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14Jul

Provider Alert! Texas Children’s Health Plan to host special live CME event

Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy: Screening, Intervention and Referral Learn screening brief intervention and referral (SBIRT) skills and review Eat Sleep Console (ESC) method to reduce the negative impact of Prenatal Opioid Use Disorders on women, children and families. This is a free, online CME course for contracted providers of the health plan provided by Texas Children’s Hospital. Thursday, August 19, 2021 – 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Live stream via WebEx   CME Objectives: Review morbidity and mortality data related to opioid use...

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05May

Provider Alert! Texas Children’s Health Plan to host special live CME event

Recognizing the Need for Referrals for Common Diseases Identify the most common issues with cardiac, infectious and respiratory diseases and recognize when specialist referrals are necessary. This is a free, online CME course for contracted providers of the health plan provided by Texas Children’s Hospital. Thursday, May 27, 2021 – 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Live stream via WebEx CME Objectives: Identify the most common cardiac issues encountered in a General Pediatric Clinic and recognize when Cardiology referrals are necessary Identify common infectious disease...

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15Apr

Provider Alert! Update on Claim Submission Requirements for Institutional Claims

Date: April 8, 2021 Attention: All Providers Effective Date: April 16, 2021 Providers should monitor the Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) Provider Portal regularly for alerts and updates associated to the COVID-19 event.  TCHP reserves the right to update and/or change this information without prior notice due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 event. Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) would like to inform network providers that beginning April 16, 2021, Change Health Care (CHC) will require the following information on...

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12Feb

Texas Children’s Health Plan to host special live CME event

Eating Disorders and Gynecologic Care for Young Women  Recognize eating disorders and common menstrual problems, and know the resources available for at-risk patients to sex trafficking. This is a free, online CME course for contracted providers of the health plan provided by Texas Children’s Hospital. Thursday, February 25, 2021 – 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. – Live stream via WebEx Topics covered will include: Eating disorders Amenorrhea Abnormal Uterine Bleeding STIs Contraception Sex Trafficking To register today, click here. For questions, email tchpcme@texaschildrens.org The...

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13Oct

Provider Alert! Texas Children’s Health Plan to host live CME Event

Paying Attention to ADHD: Diagnosis, Treatment & Resources  Texas Children’s Health Plan is hosting a new CME: Paying Attention to ADHD: Diagnosis, Treatment & Resources. This is a free CME for contracted family practice and pediatric providers that will offer two course credits   Thursday, October 29, 2020 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Live stream via WebEx   Topics covered will include: Diagnosis and treatment of ADHD Community supports & resources Pharmacy navigation with the state formulary What is CPAN (The...

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28May

National Blood Pressure Awareness Month

Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is the force of your blood against the walls of your blood vessels. Hypertension increases the risk for heart disease and stroke. Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and recognized by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National High Blood Pressure Awareness Month raises awareness about the impact of hypertension (healthinsight.org). High Blood Pressure...

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24Apr

World Immunization Week

The Centers for Disease Control recognizes the last week of April as World Immunization Week. World Immunization Week promotes the use of vaccinations to protect people of all ages against disease. According to the World Health Organization, immunizations prevent millions of deaths from diseases like diphtheria, influenza, pertussis (whooping cough), and others. Vaccinations work along with our body’s natural defenses to keep us and those around us from getting sick. Vaccinations have significantly decreased the mortality rate or deaths and disabilities...

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17Apr

April is National Autism Awareness Month

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. Individuals with autism have difficulty interacting with others: building relationships, using language, regulating their emotions, and understanding others’ points of view. The reported prevalence of ASD has been higher in recent years, and this trend is consistent across data sources. Statistics: About 1 in 54 children were identified with autism spectrum disorder among a 2016 sample of 8 year olds from 11 US communities in...

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24Mar

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

In 1987, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. President Reagan issued this public proclamation with the goal of urging Americans to provide individuals with developmental disabilities “the encouragement and opportunities they need to lead productive lives and to achieve their full potential.” The Center for Disease Control (CDC) defines developmental disabilities as a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language or behavior areas. They include but are not limited to the following: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Autism...

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17Mar

March is National Nutrition Month

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognizes March as National Nutrition Month. This month we focus on healthy living through nutrition, bite by bite. Make informed food choices by creating and planning healthy meals, every day, each week. Start each day with a healthy breakfast. Drink more water. Hydration is important for both physical and mental functioning. Get physically active. Plan your meals and prep ahead. Learn and implement proper portion sizes. Substitute meat for plant-based alternatives. Get at least 8 hours of sleep per day. When eating...

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