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Highlighted Resource: Talking with Parents and Caregivers About Vaccines

Jul 23, 2025 2:45:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Vaccines, Pediatric, Vaccination

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Happy group of children together at the parkA new toolkit from NCDHHS offers a variety of resources to support healthcare providers with giving vaccines. The information and tools address the challenges involved in providing vaccines, including conversation guides, communication tools, and population-specific guidance.

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๐ŸŒŸ Stay Ahead in Pediatric Care: Join Our Pediatric Pulse Live Webinars!

Jul 18, 2025 7:30:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Pediatric, Vaccination, immunization

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AdobeStock_539637206Are you a healthcare professional passionate about providing the best care for children? Donโ€™t miss the opportunity to enhance your knowledge and earn contact hours with our Pediatric Pulse Live Webinarsโ€”a dynamic series designed to keep you informed on the latest in pediatric healthcare.

Each webinar offers 2 contact hours and delivers essential updates on timely topics in pediatric care. Whether you're a nurse, physician, or allied health professional, these sessions are crafted to support your clinical practice and deepen your understanding of complex pediatric issues.


๐Ÿงฌ August 12, 2025 | 11AMโ€“1PM 

Caring for Children with Genetic Conditions & Their Families

This insightful session will explore:

  • The incidence and pathophysiology of selected pediatric genetic conditions
  • Clinical priorities in managing these conditions
  • The ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic diagnoses
  • Strategies for family-centered care and compassionate communication

Youโ€™ll leave equipped with evidence-based tools to support children and families navigating the challenges of genetic disorders.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Register Now - https://northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/t3/courses-and-events/75876/pediatric-pulse-caring-for-children-w-genetic-conditions-their-families


๐Ÿ’‰ September 11, 2025 | 11AMโ€“1PM

Vaccines and Immunizations: What Every Pediatric Provider Needs to Know

Stay current with:

  • The latest vaccine recommendations and immunization schedules
  • Clinical indications for various pediatric vaccines
  • How to address vaccine hesitancy with empathy and evidence
  • Tools for effective communication with parents and caregivers

This session empowers you to be a confident advocate for immunization in your community.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Register Now - https://northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/t3/courses-and-events/75872/pediatric-pulse-vaccines-and-immunizations


๐ŸŽ“ Why Attend?

  • Earn 2 contact hours per session
  • Learn from expert presenters in pediatric care
  • Gain practical strategies for real-world application
  • Participate in live Q&A and interactive discussions

Donโ€™t miss this chance to sharpen your skills and stay informed on the latest in pediatric healthcare. Register today and be part of a community committed to excellence in caring for children.

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Do you know XEC? New SARS-CoV-2 Variant

Nov 26, 2024 2:00:00 PM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in COVID-19, public health, family medicine, Pediatric, Vaccination

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Once again, a new SARS-CoV-2 variant is likely to be the gift many did not want to receive from attending holiday gathering!

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You may recall in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was frequent breaking news about each latest variant of the virus (remember Delta and Omicron?). Now that the worldwide public health emergencies have expired, detecting, monitoring, and responding to new variants has become more challenging. 

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Improving Childhood Immunization Rates: Need a Plan?

Apr 12, 2023 8:33:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Pediatric, Preventive Care, immunization

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There are many challenges faced by practices and providers as they strive to ensure all children are fully immunized and protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. 

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Get Paid for COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach for Medicaid Beneficiaries

Oct 27, 2021 2:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, COVID-19, Primary Care, family medicine, Pediatric

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Effective Oct. 22, 2021, NC Medicaid-enrolled providers can bill code 99401 with HM modifier for telephone outreach to unvaccinated Medicaid beneficiaries. The goal of the outreach is to educate the beneficiaries on the vaccine and assist them in scheduling an appointment, ideally in the office where the outreach is originated.

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COVID-19 Vaccines for Children

Oct 27, 2021 12:27:36 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in COVID-19, Primary Care, Pediatric

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With the anticipated approval for COVID-19 vaccines to be expanded to include younger children, now is a good time to review evidence-based tools and resources provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. You are a trusted source of information on this important topic, and it can be difficult sometimes to manage the mis-information that has many parents so concerned.  

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Questions about NC Medicaid?

Oct 20, 2021 4:14:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Primary Care, Pediatric, care planning

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Visit the NC Medicaid Help Center for an easily searchable database of questions and answers on a variety of important topics.
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Carolina Access Practices: New 2 Party Agreement with CCNC needed

Oct 14, 2021 7:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Primary Care, Pediatric, Case Management

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For those serving NC Medicaid Direct beneficiaries, be on the lookout for a new primary care case management (PCCM) agreement from NC Carolina Community Care Networks within the next 1-2 weeks. 

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NC Medicaid EHR Incentive Program

Oct 13, 2021 3:45:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Primary Care, Pediatric, EHR

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2021 is the last year for eligible professionals to participate in the NC Medicaid EHR Incentive program, and October 31 is the deadline to submit your attestations! The North

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Coming Soon: COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 12 Years and Older

May 5, 2021 2:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in NCDHHS, COVID-19, Vaccines, Pediatric

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Pediatric Practices who have not already signed up for the COVID-19 Vaccine Management System (CVMS) should have received an email from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) with important updates on the COVID-19 vaccine program. See below for more details.
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