FDA MedWatch- Important Information About the Correct Dosage and Administration of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2023-2024 Formula) for Individuals 6 Months Through 11 Years of Age***

November 1, 2023- The FDA is advising healthcare providers who administer the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2023-2024 Formula to individuals 6 months through 11 years of age to ensure that the correct volume of the vaccine (0.25 mL) is withdrawn from the vial, so that the correct dose is administered to the vaccine recipient. The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2023-2024 Formula) is authorized for use in individuals 6 months through 11 years of age.

Click here to view the full announcement.

Sanofi Update on VFC Allocation of Beyfortus 50 mg***

November 2, 2023- Sanofi will be moving to allocations for the 50mg presentation of Beyfortus on 11/16. Because of this, Beyfortus will be turned off on Vaccineshoppe.com on 11/2 at 5 pm. 

VFC will still receive product, but clinics will need to work with state on product/dose availability.

RSV, FLU & COVID Updates and Resources***

Missed the latest news? Click here to view recent updates in previous Roundup newsletters.

HHS Update: Office for Civil Rights Settles Ransomware Cyber-Attack Investigation, releases best practices for cyber security***

October 31, 2023- The OCR  announced a settlement under the HIPAA act with Doctors’ Management Services, a Massachusetts medical management company. Read on to view details of the settlement as well as recommendations that healthcare providers and entities can take to mitigate or prevent cyber-threats. Click here for more.

Risk Management Program- Responding to Medical Record Amendment Requests

The KHF Risk Management Program is collaborating with our broker-Sterling Seacrest Pritchard and Curi KHF Program Malpractice Carrier to help practice administrators and providers mitigate risk in their practices. One question that has been submitted is “what do I do if a patient wants their medical record amended”. This article covers what to do and what processes you should have in place.  

Please send any risk management questions to Brent Reece (Director of Risk Management and Claim Advocacy) at Sterling Seacrest Pritchard – his email is breece@sspins.com and his direct line is: 770-308-2087. 

November Issue of Quality Steps Available***

Click here to view the latest issue!

TCCN Antibiotic Stewardship Webinar: Antibiotic Dosing***

Join us on November 29 at 12:30 pm as we continue our 3-part virtual series 'Antibiotic Stewardship: Why it's Important for Your Practice and Patients'.

Webinar #3: November 29, 12:30-1:30

• Antibiotic Dosing: Maximize antibiotic adherence, limit wastage, and promote antibiotic stewardship

TCCN Webinar: New AAP Clinical Practice Guidelines for Obesity

The TCCN Obesity & Diabetes Webinar recording is now available. Click here to view.

TCCN Asthma Flu Recall Lists

Asthma Flu Recall lists were distributed through secure emails to practices last month. Please use this list as a tool to help you start recall efforts early for the upcoming flu season.

If you have any questions about your Flu recall list, please reach out to Laura Baldwin at laura.baldwin@tccn-choa.org. 

TCCN Pediatric Coding Seminar- November 16th***

Join us on November 16th at 10:00 am as we host our annual pediatric coding seminar to prepare for 2024 coding updates and guidelines. This is a virtual event, mark your calendars!

Our presenter for this event is Mary Suhr, Director, Revenue Cycle Consulting with Revenue Cycle Coding Strategies.

 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 for 1st quarter 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

CME Opportunity for Kids Health First Providers

Click here to learn more and register for a free, online, Pediatric-specific course that satisfies the DEA requirement mandated by the MATE Act. 

New! Payor Issue Database on KHF Intranet***

We are pleased to introduce our Payor Issue Database, which shares claim issues received from all KHF practices. This newly created digital warehouse allows your billing staff to view current trends and issues seen in EOBs and payor payments.

The database also includes timely updates and resolutions from payors. This ability to share this information with all KHF members should enhance your ability to move through the dispute/appeal process and secure quicker resolutions. 

The Payor Issue Database is available in the Members section of the KHF Intranet under the Financial menu.

*Disclaimer-This database does not replace sending a dispute or appeal to a payor. Please continue to follow payor-specific claims resolutions guidelines.

Check out the October issue for the latest updates!

*If you did not receive the latest newsletter, please be sure to also check your spam folder.

Oct 16th KHF PA Meeting Recording

Click for the recording and slides

TCCN OSHA Webinar Replay

Click here for the video presentation, slides and bloodborne pathogens test

CDC recommends new vaccine during pregnancy to help protect babies against severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) illness after birth.

CDC Health Alert Advisory: Increased Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Activity in Parts of the Southeastern United States

CDC Recommends Updated COVID-19 Vaccine for Fall/Winter Virus Season

CDC Launches "Bridge to Access Program" for COVID-19 Vaccines

AAP Online Course Opportunity: Managing Acute and Chronic Pain and Substance Use Disorders in Pediatrics

Updated Resources on Screen Time and Social Media for Children

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

From Chip Hart: 2023 Telemedicine Requirement Grid

Developed by Jan Blanchard. Click on the link to download the pdf.

Kids Health First Who to Call List

Kids Health First Intranet Page