Change HealthCare Cyberattack Updates ***

Please click here to get the latest updates from United Healthcare regarding Change HealthCare's response to the recent cyberattack.

The AAP also released a statement regarding the impact of the Change HealthCare cyberattack on pediatric practices.

• Resources for Providers in Response to the Change HealthCare Cyberattack
• HHS letter to healthcare providers

Paychex Flex Fraud Alert***

Please be informed of a recent scam alert for organizations that use Paychex Flex as their payroll system. Hackers have been breaking into the Paychex system and changing direct deposit account information for some employees, and then generating a “payroll” so that funds are transferred to these new scam accounts. Please stay vigilant and be on the lookout for any suspicious activity.

GRITS 2.0 Upcoming Release***

The Georgia Immunization Registry (GRITS) is scheduled to transition to a new platform (GRITS 2.0) in second quarter. Click here for more information

March Practice Administrator Meeting Slides***

Thank you to all who attended this month's PA meeting. Presentation slides are included below:

• KHF March PA Meeting Slides
• Attracting & Retaining Top Talent in Today's Competitive Labor Market, presented by Elizabeth Gordon, Managing Consultant, One Digital Company
• AJC article: Gen Z employees push to make work work for themselves

*The recording of the March meeting will be available in 1-2 weeks and will be shared through the RoundUp newsletter.

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Advisory Committee Update***

KHF has been recruiting for a committee to help represent and convey the needs of the APP group for topics such as Continuing Education, Practice Operations and other topics of interest to the group. We are close to initiating the startup of this committee. Thank you to the practices that have submitted candidates to participate.

If you have an APP provider who has an interest in the “big picture”, please send their name and email address to Donna Scowden at dscowden@khfirst.com

Updated Kids Health First Who To Call List***

Please click on this link to view the updated who to call list to connect with a KHF staff member.

Spring 2024 Clinical Quality Forum- April 11th***

Join us for a discussion of how TCCN is fulfilling its obligation to improve quality, decrease inappropriate utilization and provide community benefit through our new, exciting readmission initiative targeting patients with asthma and behavioral health conditions. Click here to register.

Quality Steps Newsletter***

Click to access the March newsletter!

2024 TCCN Primary Care Quality Program

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

In Office CPR Recredentialing Training***

Kids Health First has an agreement with a BLS CPR trainer who can come to your office and complete your physician and staff CPR recredentialing.

We are pleased to announce an agreement with Doug and Deanna Morris of No Stress Training. Here is their biography and their offering for Kids Health First practices.

Program Details:

• Come to your practice or you can send people to their Fayetteville location.
• You schedule the training time directly with them for your convenience.
• $45 per person for a 2 year BLS recredentialing.
• They will prorate training for anyone who is currently credentialed that you want to get on your training schedule.
• This agreement runs January 2023- February 2025

Please note that each office should complete a HIPAA Confidentiality Agreement with the company and your practice.

Call No Stress Training directly to schedule your sessions and please identify your practice as a Kids Health First practice. Slots are already being filled into May 2024!

Doug and Deanna Morris

No Stress Training

www.nostresstraining.com

nostresstraining@outlook.com

(770) 519-2283

(770) 519-2284

If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact Donna Scowden at dscowden@khfirst.com

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

The KHF Malpractice Program Carrier Curi recently held a presentation on ADA/FMLA and Workers Compensation. Please click the links for the recording, the presentation slides and Cheat Sheet Tool included as part of the training. 

Billing & Coding Newsletter

Click the link to view the March issue!

Georgia Composite Medical Board Decisions Regarding Prescribing Via Telemedicine

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

CDC Updates Guidelines on Respiratory Viruses, Including COVID-19

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" 

Practice Administrator Contact List

Kids Health First Who to Call List

Kids Health First Intranet Page