PPOC Weekly Roundup

November 8, 2022

New This Week

Epic Message of the Week
2023 Practice Manager Learning Community - Registration Open
CDC Health Advisory
Updated BCH Clinical Advice Lines and Urgent Access Guide
Resident Recruiting Fair: New Date
Buprenorphine Training Dates - Register!
PPOC Strategy Meetings 11/30
IT Training Corner
COVID-19 Related MOC Part IV Credits
BCH Continuing Education Opportunities
BCH Child Protection Program Webinar 11/16
Webinar: Window Prophylaxis: What You Need to Know 11/30
United Healthcare Updates
Boston Children's Primary Care Alliance Content
Previously Posted but Still Compelling
Upcoming Events
Important Links

CDC Health Advisory

Increased Respiratory Virus Activity, Especially Among Children, Early in the 2022-23 Fall and Winter

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory about early, elevated respiratory disease incidence caused by multiple viruses occurring especially among children and placing strain on healthcare systems. Co-circulation of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza viruses, SARS-CoV-2, and others could place stress on healthcare systems this fall and winter. This early increase in disease incidence highlights the importance of optimizing respiratory virus prevention and treatment measures, including prompt vaccination and antiviral treatment, as outlined below.

Read Full Advisory

Updated Boston Children's Urgent Access Guide and Clinical Advice Lines

Click on the respective links to download the updated documents:

Epic Upgrading Overnight 11/9/22

The next Epic upgrade starts Wednesday, 11/9/22 at 9 PM with a short downtime estimated to last 3 hours. The inability to create and share certain customizations will last until the upgrade is completed.

Please learn all about the important changes coming with the upgrade by reviewing the Upgrade Release Notes, Superuser meeting and Ring the Trainer recordings and the Synopsis Video and Tip Sheet in the November 2022 Release Notes Module on the ‘Everything Epic Training’ page in Umbrella.

PPOC Strategy Meetings

The PPOC is launching its next strategy exercise to steer the organization through the coming three years. As we begin to develop the workplan, we would very much welcome and appreciate your thoughts and input on:

Your experience over past three years and how the PPOC supported and strengthened your practice, as well as areas where you would have liked to have seen more or different assistance and;
The challenges you see facing you, your practice and the PPOC generally that should be considered during this next planning cycle.

We have arranged three Zoom meetings for these discussions on Wednesday November 30th and encourage your participation in one of them:

7:30- 8:30 AM
12-1 PM
6-7 PM

IT Training Corner

Next Epic Upgrade November 9th

The next Epic upgrade will occur on Wednesday, November 9th at 9 PM. Please make sure to review all Upgrade information found in the November 2022 Release Notes module on Umbrella including the Epic Release Notes, Synopsis changes, Super User meeting and Ring the Trainers recordings.

NoteWriter Customization

As of Thursday 11/10/22, the NoteWriter activity tab position cannot be personalized. We are working on a solution so that users can move the NoteWriter activity tab and we will communicate additional information via Weekly Roundup once available.

Postpone Button Removal

Starting with the upgrade on Thursday 11/10, the Postpone button found in the Overdue Results folder in In Basket will no longer allow users to select a specific date and instead automatically set a postpone number of days. Due to the change in functionality, the Postpone button will be removed and users will need to use the Follow Up button to postpone any message/task.

COVID-19 Related MOC Part IV Credits

Act now to easily secure your MOC Part IV/continuing certification credit for the COVID related work you have done since the onset of the pandemic through Boston Children’s Hospital’s participation in the American Board of Medical Specialties MOC Portfolio Program.

If you are a member of any of the 24 ABMS Member Boards, including the American Board of Pediatrics, all you have to do is complete the short RedCap survey below by November 18, 2022. It will take less than five minutes. The American Board of Pediatrics is approving 25 MOC Part IV credits.

Complete the Survey

Boston Children's Continuing Education Opportunities

2022 Pediatric Emergency Medicine – State of the Art

Weds., November 9, 2022, 9 AM - Thurs., November 10, 2022, 5:25 PM

Advances in Pediatric Healthcare 2022

Fri., December 9, 2022, 8 AM - 1:05 PM

Pediatric Healthcare Summit presented by Boston Children's Hospital, Bradley Hospital, and Hasbro Children's Hospital

Tues., December 6, 2022, 7:45 AM - 1 PM

Risky Business: Behavioral Health - Calming the Storm

January 12, 2023

Pediatric Asthma & Allergy Updates for Primary Care Providers

Fri., March 17, 2023

BCH Child Protection Program Presents:

Youth in the Department of Youth Services: Legal and Medical Implications for Providers

When: November 16th from 11:30 AM to 1 PM Via Zoom

Webinar: Window Prophylaxis: What You Need to Know

When: November 30th from 1-2:30 PM

The Global TB Institute at Rutgers University is hosting a free webinar for pediatricians, NPs, PAs, and practice staff about window prophylaxis for children under age 5 who are exposed to tuberculosis. Be prepared for future patients who need your guidance after exposure to tuberculosis, and who need more than a screening test. Continuing education credits (1.5 CME) will be offered.

Visit the Global TB Institute Website

Ocular screening claims (CPT code 99174 and 99177) denied with remark code 08 indicate they were not billed with the correct diagnosis code for a patient age 6 and older, which is required for the claim to be considered for reimbursement. The Omnibus Codes – Commercial Medical Policy outlines more than 200 CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, including the full coverage rationale and clinical evidence applicable to each of the listed procedures.

You may submit a corrected claim within 1 year of the original explanation of benefits (EOB) or provider remittance advice (PRA) that outlined the claim denial. The correction(s) submitted should represent a complete replacement of the previous claim and include the appropriate modifier for any claim that has been denied. Please use the correct frequency code or bill type to indicate it is a replacement claim or clearly mark it with the word “corrected”.

Questions?

Contact: northeastprteam@uhc.com

Boston Children's Primary Care Alliance Content

Happy Halloween from the Alliance!

From zoo animals to superheroes to an entire hive of bees, the practices within Boston Children’s Primary Care Alliance went all out celebrating Halloween with their patients! Bridgewater Pediatrics, Chestnut Hill Pediatrics, Commonwealth Pediatrics, Village Pediatrics, Post Road Pediatrics, and Wareham Pediatrics share their spooky spirit.

Briarpatch Pediatrics shows their Halloween spirit

Briarpatch Pediatrics is celebrating Halloween! They dressed up as minions to celebrate the holiday with their patients.

Trick-or-treating safety tips

Happy Halloween! Ensure your trick-or-treaters stay safe tonight with these tips.

Neponset Valley Pediatrics is dressed up for Halloween!

While a doctor's appointment might be a fright for some young patients, the pediatricians within the Alliance go the extra step to make visiting their offices a treat, especially around the holidays.

A parent’s guide to sore throats: Advice from Post Road Pediatrics

While most sore throats are not serious and go away within four to five days, there are still ways to help your child with the pain.

Previously Posted but Still Compelling

Upcoming Events

November 8: BH Special Topics Series: Eating Disorders, 7-9 AM, Via Zoom

ACO Tier 3 Overview, 12-1 PM, Via Zoom

November 9: Epic Upgrade, 9 PM for ~ 3 hours.

November 11: Happy Veterans Day to all Veterans across the PPOC

November 15: Motivational Interviewing for Children's Part 4, 7-10 AM, Via Zoom

Patient Safety Learning Community Session 3, 12-1 PM, Via Zoom

Financial Budgeting Under a Capitated Model, 5:30 - 8 PM, PPOC Wellesley Offices, Must Sign Up

November 16: BHIP Clinical Training Series: Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, 9 AM to 5 PM, Via Zoom or in person at PPOC Wellesley Offices.

November 17: BH 201 Session 4 Disruptive Behavior/Conduct DO, 7:30-9 AM, Via Zoom

Buprenorphine Training, 4:30-6:30 PM, Via Zoom

November 24: Happy Thanksgiving

November 29: Healthcare Compliance On Site Fit Testing, 9 AM- 12 PM, PPOC Northampton Training Room

November 30: PPOC Strategy Meeting I, 7:30-8:30 AM, Via Zoom

PPOC Strategy Meeting II, 12-1 PM, Via Zoom

PPOC Strategy Meeting III, 6-7 PM, Via Zoom

December 7: Webinar Wednesday - Biliary Atresia for the Pediatrician, 12-1 PM, Via Zoom

Job Postings

COVID-19 Vaccine Module

BCH Covid-19 Provider Resources

PPOC Preferred Vendors

Send PPOC-related credentialing materials to PPOC_Credentialing@childrens.harvard.edu

Send Tufts Out-of-Network Referrals to PPOC_TuftsOON_Referrals@childrens.harvard.edu