CDC Updates Guidelines on Respiratory Viruses, Including COVID-19

3/7/2024: This guidance provides practical recommendations and information to help people lower risk from a range of common respiratory viral illnesses, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Click here to view the new guidelines.

CDC Report: Nirsevimab 90% Effective at Protecting Infants from RSV-associated Hospitalization

3/7/2024: A newly released CDC study shows that Nirsevimab was highly effective against RSV-associated hospitalization in infants entering their first RSV season. Click here for more.

Missed it? Check out recent updates here:

• RSV Toolkit and KHF Addendum
• KHF COVID Reimbursement Grid
• AAP Nirsevimab Updated FAQ

Federal Government Launches Investigation Into UnitedHealth Over Change Hack***

The federal government is launching an investigation into UnitedHealth Group following the February cyberattack on its Change Healthcare subsidiary that has significantly affected providers' financial stability nationwide. Click here for more.

Alert! Ransomware Attack on Change HealthCare Group and Optum-Claims Clearinghouse

Change HealthCare Group experienced a ransomware attack on 2/21/24 which may affect your ability to file claims and receive payments. Click here to view additional information and recommended action steps. Click here for updates on the impact of the Change Healthcare attack on 4 major payers.

Georgia Composite Medical Board Decisions Regarding Prescribing Via Telemedicine

The Georgia Composite Medical Board relaxed some teleprescribing rules during the COVID-19 pandemic. In December, 2023, the Board indicated that it would be removing some of those flexibilities as of January 1, 2024.  At its January 4, 2024, meeting, the Board deferred that action to May 1, 2024. In January, the Board posted an additional press release, available at https://medicalboard.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-01-10/board-extends-tele-prescribing-flexibility-until-may-1.  

2024 TCCN Primary Care Quality Program

The 2024 TCCN Primary Care Quality Program is now available. Click here to view practice requirements for 2024.

TCCN Webinar: Cyber Threats- Are you Prepared? - March 27th***

The increasing importance of cyber security in running a practice cannot be overlooked. TCCN is hosting a Cyber Security Awareness webinar presented by our Broker, Sterling Seacrest Pritchard on March 27th. Click here for additional details and a link to register.

Adams Keegan Employer Alert***

Click here to view the latest updates. Topics for this month include the EEOC data collection announcement, federal judge vacates the NLRB joint employer rule, and on demand replays of last month's webinar on recruiting, hiring, and managing talent in 2024.

Adams Keegan Webinar: DOL's New Independent Contractor Rules Explained- March 28th***

The Department of Labor's Final Independent Contractor Rules are effective, March 11, 2024. Register here and join in for a comprehensive review of the rules, best practices, and myths on differentiating independent contractors and employees in the workplace.

Humana Annual Update for 2024

Humana and Cigna fee schedules experienced delays in 2023 due to missing/incomplete information from the payors. KHF is working diligently to publish these schedules as we receive the necessary data. Please stay tuned for updates.

CME Opportunity: Training on DEA requirements mandated by the MATE Act.

CDC Health Alert: Stay Alert for Measles Cases

• Recommendations for healthcare providers

Drug Use in Teens: A Guide for Pediatricians

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.

Updated Resources on Screen Time and Social Media for Children

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

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