Coding Webinar: Slides and Recording*

View the presentation slides or watch the recording of the Kids Health First Coding Webinar presented by Mary Suhr, MBA, CPC.

Avoiding Medical Errors at the End of the Year: Tips from CURI*

Please refer to the link below for an article from CURI, the malpractice carrier for the IPA-GA Liability Program, LLC (KHF Malpractice Program). Donna Nicholson, MBA, BSN, RN, CPCO, from CURI, discusses global patient safety and offers practical tips for delivering healthcare during the busy holiday season.

The Holiday Season and Patient Safety: Avoiding Medical Errors at the End of the Year 

Sanofi Holiday Shipping Schedule*

Please review the Sanofi holiday shipping schedule for your reference.

Tips from Vxtra: Employees Clocking in Early*

View helpful tips from Vxtra on what do when employees clock in early.

New HIPAA Rule Announced: Enhanced Privacy Protections for Reproductive Health Care Information

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a final rule to strengthen the privacy protections for reproductive health care information.

• HIPAA Privacy Rule for Reproductive Health Care: The final rule, announced on April 22, 2024, aims to enhance privacy protections for medical records and health information related to reproductive health care.
• Compliance Deadline: Health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, providers, and business associates must comply with most provisions of the rule by December 23, 2024.
• Resources and Enforcement: OCR has provided several resources on its website and YouTube channel to help the public and regulated entities understand their rights and responsibilities, and is committed to enforcing HIPAA rules.

View this document from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for more information.

Telemedicine Prescribing Flexibilities Extended

The American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) announced that the DEA and HHS have extended telemedicine prescribing abilities (first put into place January 2020), through the end of 2025. This exception allows providers to prescribe schedule II-V controlled medications. This includes “stimulants used to treat ADD/ADHD and narcotics for treatment of opioid use disorder” through telehealth visits. To learn more click here.

Corporate Transparency Act

Davis Butler, Esq., provided a webinar regarding the Corporate Transparency Act. This law requires that practices, no later than January 1, 2025: 

• Go to the FinCEN website and complete the registration of all owners, shareholders, officers and people who exercise control in an office should be reported as a beneficial owner, even if their ownership is not 25% or more (for example, the Practice Administrator should be reported).  
• It is better to over report versus under report as the fines are significant. 
• Completing the report online is easy and requires a few documents as noted in the attached procedure. 
• Any changes to the beneficial ownership must be updated online within 90 days of the change (like a new partner or a physician retiring). This is critical to avoid fines. 

For more information, view a reference document created by Davis Butler, Esq., regarding the Corporate Transparency Act.  

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AAP Updated Refusal to Immunize Form

• Refusal to Immunize Form
• Microsoft Word template
• AAP letter for additional background on documenting refusal of recommended childhood immunizations.
• Additional provider and parent resources

Curi Webinar Recording: ADA/FMLA and Worker's Compensation

• Webinar Recording, Presentation Slides, Cheat Sheet Tool

Update on Mental Health Parity Act

Click here to access the DCH's mental health parity portal for updates and resources

DEA Regulation on Pharmacy to Pharmacy Rx Transfer

Click here for the DEA site as well as an article by Holland & Knight on this new rule.

Change HealthCare Cyberattack Updates

FDA Approves First Nasal Spray Treatment for Anaphylaxis

2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations

988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline: Outpatient Pediatric Offices

Georgia Medicaid Changes Policy on Reporting Sick Visits with Well-Visits

ADHD Medication Shortages- Letter to HHS

Drug Use in Teens: A Guide for Pediatricians

Updated Resources on Screen Time and Social Media for Children

The "AAP's Bold Stance on the Value of Pediatrics" 

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