Earlier this year, Garden City, Kansas experienced a measles outbreak. At the conclusion of the outbreak, there were 6 confirmed cases of Measles. Three of these were children and three were adults. Two of the adults contracted the measles from being exposed to the original cases. One adult and...
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CMS Issues Landmark Rule on Medicaid Payment Increase On Wednesday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the long-awaited proposed rule implementing the provision in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that increases Medicaid payment rates to at least 100% of Medicare rates in 2013 and 2014 for certain primary care...
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The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) has received reports of 49 confirmed and probable cases of pertussis in Johnson County since January 1, 2012 and new cases are continuing to occur in the community. Health care providers are urged to consider pertussis when evaluating any infant, child,...
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Mark your calendars now for our Fall 2012 CME Meeting! September 27-28, 2012 Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Old Town Wichita, Kansas Full brochure and online registration coming soon!
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During National Infant Immunization Week, it is important to educate and promote the importance of vaccinations. KAAP also thinks that some parents aren’t aware of some of the consequences that come with a disease outbreak like the measles outbreak in Garden City, KS. Read the “Did You Know? Article.
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Dear Dr. Smith: Today marks the two-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) becoming law. In the decades of child health advocacy leading up to the law’s passage and throughout these past two years of its implementation, the Academy has been steadfastly focused on making the ACA as strong...
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Pam Shaw, MD gave a presentation for KidLink – Children’s Mental Health Initiative in Hutchinson, Kansas. 37 physicians, nurses and other health care professionals learned about screening, evaluating, and treating/referring adolescents for mental health and behavior problems. For more information about this program click here. Anyone interested in having a presentation...
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“NVAC Approves Recommendations on Health Worker Flu Vaccination” CIDRAP http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/general/news/feb0812vote.html The National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC), a group of outside experts who advise the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on vaccine policy issues, has approved a set of voluntary steps aimed at increasing flu vaccination among healthcare workers. The five-step plan is geared...
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The following 2012 Recommended Immunization Schedules list the age or age range when each vaccine or series of shots is recommended. If your child or adolescent has missed any shots, consult the catch-up schedule AND check with your child’s pediatrician about getting back on track. Childhood Immunization Schedule (birth –...
readmore AAPEarlier this year, Garden City, Kansas experienced a measles outbreak. At the conclusion of the outbreak, there were 6 confirmed cases of Measles. Three of these were children and three were adults. Two of the adults contracted the measles from being exposed to the original cases. One adult and one child were hospitalized. Ashley Goss from ...
readmore healthcare, ImmunizationsCMS Issues Landmark Rule on Medicaid Payment Increase On Wednesday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the long-awaited proposed rule implementing the provision in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that increases Medicaid payment rates to at least 100% of Medicare rates in 2013 and 2014 for certain primary care services and immunizations. States will receive ...
readmore AAP, Federal LegislationThe Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) has received reports of 49 confirmed and probable cases of pertussis in Johnson County since January 1, 2012 and new cases are continuing to occur in the community. Health care providers are urged to consider pertussis when evaluating any infant, child, adolescent or adult with an acute ...
readmore AAP, healthcareMark your calendars now for our Fall 2012 CME Meeting! September 27-28, 2012 Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Old Town Wichita, Kansas Full brochure and online registration coming soon!
readmore CME, KAAPDuring National Infant Immunization Week, it is important to educate and promote the importance of vaccinations. KAAP also thinks that some parents aren’t aware of some of the consequences that come with a disease outbreak like the measles outbreak in Garden City, KS. Read the “Did You Know? Article.
readmore Immunizations, KAAPDear Dr. Smith: Today marks the two-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) becoming law. In the decades of child health advocacy leading up to the law’s passage and throughout these past two years of its implementation, the Academy has been steadfastly focused on making the ACA as strong as possible for children and pediatricians. ...
readmore AAP, Federal LegislationPam Shaw, MD gave a presentation for KidLink – Children’s Mental Health Initiative in Hutchinson, Kansas. 37 physicians, nurses and other health care professionals learned about screening, evaluating, and treating/referring adolescents for mental health and behavior problems. For more information about this program click here. Anyone interested in having a presentation at their office/clinic/hospital should contact Chris ...
readmore KAAP, Physicians“NVAC Approves Recommendations on Health Worker Flu Vaccination” CIDRAP http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/general/news/feb0812vote.html The National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC), a group of outside experts who advise the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on vaccine policy issues, has approved a set of voluntary steps aimed at increasing flu vaccination among healthcare workers. The five-step plan is geared to help hospitals and other health ...
readmore UncategorizedThe following 2012 Recommended Immunization Schedules list the age or age range when each vaccine or series of shots is recommended. If your child or adolescent has missed any shots, consult the catch-up schedule AND check with your child’s pediatrician about getting back on track. Childhood Immunization Schedule (birth – 6 years old) Adolescent Immunization Schedule (ages ...
readmore AAPEarlier this year, Garden City, Kansas experienced a measles outbreak. At the conclusion of the outbreak, there were 6...
