Tag - Prevention

Provider Alert!

Provider Alert! Webinar series: Several Aspects of HIV Prevention in Healthcare Settings

Date: June 11, 2021 Attention: Primary Care Providers, Emergency Care Providers, and others involved or interested in HIV prevention and care Webinar Dates: The events are held online from June 8 to July 14 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: The Texas Collaborative for...

Provider Alert!

Provider Alert! Zika Prevention:  Mosquito Repellant Benefit Update

Date: February 10, 2021 Attention: Primary Care Providers Effective Date: February 18, 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 effective February 18, 2021 Texas Medicaid will renew a standing order for select...

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

According to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC), cervical cancer is a disease that affects approximately 13,000 women each year in the United States.  Cervical cancer incidence and mortality has declined substantially over the last several decades with improved cervical cancer screening1. Getting vaccinated for HPV early and getting screened through pap or HPV testing can greatly reduce chances of getting cervical cancer. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week begins on Sunday, January 19, 2020. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) announced updates...