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.

Treating Patients Outside Located (Temporarily) Outside of Georgia*

View information developed by Sterling Seacrest Pritchard on treating patients temporarily outside of Georgia.

HIPAA Privacy Rule: Reproductive Health Information (RHI) Protection Information*  

View a document and corresponding model attestation developed by Sterling Seacrest Pritchard regarding updates to the HIPAA Privacy Rule on Reproductive Health Information (RHI) Protections. This update should not be construed as legal advice.

Pediatric Coding Webinar Recording*

View the webinar recording and the presentation provided by Mary Suhr, Coding Expert.

Q&A with Mary Suhr, Coding Expert*

View insights from Mary Suhr, Coding Expert, regarding Incident-to requirements.

Practice Administrator Q&A: Does your practice charge for after-hours calls?*

See survey insights from other Practice Administrators on charging for after-hours calls.

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.  

No Stress CPR Training

Are you looking for CPR training for you or your team? Would you like to offer CPR training to your practice parents hosted in a local KHF medical office or your own?

No Stress Training offers a variety of CPR training programs to suit your needs. Book your staff CPR training at our special KHF rate! View the flyer for more information.

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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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