Join the #HHSVaxChat on March 13!Vaccinations save lives, protect our children, and are one of our greatest public health achievements. Join leaders from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the #HHSVaxChat on Wednesday, March 13 at 1:00 p.m., Eastern....
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Audrey Lincourt Schiebler, FAAP, and Gerold Schiebler, MD, FAAP, Advocacy Award and the Phillip O. Lichtblau, MD, Award! Audrey Lincourt Schiebler, FAAP, and Gerold Schiebler, MD, FAAP, Advocacy AwardThis award is...
The new Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) contracts were rolled out in December 2018, January 2019, and February 2019. Providers experiencing issues with proper payments from plans or other issues related to the roll out are encouraged to first attempt to resolve...
Resilience The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope ACEs Documentary RESILIENCE Will Broadcast Throughout the State of Florida On Public TV KPJR Films & PBS Stations will broadcast the award-winning documentary in Honor of theMarjory Stoneman Douglas High...
Registration for The Future of Pediatric Practice 2019 is now open! With a new venue and expanded educational sessions, this year's conference is not to be missed! After the Pediatric Resident Forum and Brain Bowl competition on Friday, attendees and their families...
A message from Deputy Secretary of Children's Medical Services, Dr. Jeffrey Brosco: Dear Colleagues, You are likely well aware of the exciting changes to our CMS Health Plan starting this Friday, February 1st. By partnering with Wellcare, we believe that the CMS...
Do Not Forget - January 31, 2019, Deadline! Section 456.0301, Florida Statutes, requires each prescribing practitioner registered with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and approved to prescribe controlled substances to complete a board approved course...
The Winter 2019 edition of The Florida Pediatrician is now available! Articles include: Health Care Transition 101: Bridging the Gaps for Youth and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs The Care of Transgender Youth Acute Fever, Rash, Headache and Vomiting in a...
Information about CMS Plan Transition to WellCare In December, several practices/health systems received a notice of termination of their contracts with the University of Florida for participation in the Ped-I-Care provider network. Additional information from CMS...
The Agency for Health Care Administration ("AHCA") contracts with Medicaid health and dental plans to provide services to health plan enrollees in the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care ("SMMC") program. AHCA recently entered into new contracts with health and dental...
