Contact Management Process Guide and Webinar Recording*

Access a comprehensive how-to guide for the new contact management system at Kids Health First. If you missed the recent training webinar, we encourage you to watch the recording here. 

New Aetna Amendment *

Kids Health First (KHF) is pleased to announce we successfully completed a new Aetna amendment! The amendment is effective 12/15/2024 and secures an overall 13% increase over current rates.  Aetna is preparing the new fee schedule.  KHF will send it to contracted practices once received. 

Georgia Health Advisory: Pertussis in Georgia*

View a Georgia Health Advisory, Pertussis in Georgia, December 2024. This message was sent out via the Georgia Health Alert Network (GAHAN), which is a secure web-based notification system used by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) to quickly notify key health care partners of disease clusters, outbreaks, and other events of public health significance. 

Q&A: HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy*

View a Q&A document with Brent Reece, JD, CPCU, Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, on the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy.

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.

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2025 Pediatric Coding Webinar

• View the presentation slides
• Watch the recording



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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