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Changes to the Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program
The following is an announcement from the Wisconsin Medicaid EHR Incentive Program. On November 23, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the CY 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule. This ... READ MORE
Wisconsin Immunization Program Update
The following is an update from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR) New Password Requirements Beginning November 30, 2018, WIR will be implementing new password requirements. In preparation for this change, ... READ MORE
AAP Statement in Response to New FDA Actions on Flavored Tobacco Products
The following is a message from Colleen Kraft, MD, MBA, FAAP, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics. “Tobacco is a major threat to children’s health, no matter the form it takes. The American Academy ... READ MORE
2018 AAP National Election
The following is a reminder from the American Academy of Pediatrics. WHY: Exercise your right to vote as a member and to influence the future direction of your AAP. WHEN: November 2 - December 2, 2018. The elected ... READ MORE
Guidelines for Care of Children in the Emergency Department
The following is an announcement from the American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Section on Pediatric Surgery. This is a revision of the previous joint Policy Statement titled “Guidelines for Care ... READ MORE
IAC provides a summary article about votes taken at October 24–25 ACIP meeting
The following is from the Immunization Action Coalition Express, Issue 1392: October 31, 2018. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met in Atlanta on October 24–25, 2018. During the meeting, two votes were taken on ... READ MORE
Wisconsin Immunization Program Update
The following is a message from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 'Know the Site and Get It Right’ to Prevent Vaccine Administration Errors As influenza season approaches and mass influenza immunization programs may be ... READ MORE
Landmark legislation to protect children from the opioid crisis signed into law
The following is a message from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Yesterday, President Trump signed into law a legislative package to address the opioid epidemic, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment ... READ MORE
DHS Awarded Federal Grant to Expand Child Psychiatry Consultation Program
Program will now reach primary care providers in 15 southwestern counties Wisconsin will receive a $445,000 Pediatric Mental Health Care Access grant to expand the state’s Child Psychiatry Consultation Program (CPCP), which provides consultation and ... READ MORE
AAP Public Charge Advocacy Toolkit and 10/24 #ProtectFamilies Twitter storm
The following is a message from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). As a health care sector lead for the Protecting Immigrant Families, Advancing Our Future campaign, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is taking ... READ MORE
Using Health IT to Benefit Medicaid Patients—and Your Practice
October 8–12 marks National Health IT Week, with health care stakeholders across America coming together to raise awareness about the benefits health information technology can bring to U.S. health care. The Wisconsin Department of Health ... READ MORE
Another Wisconsin County Added to the List with Confirmed Cases of Severe Bleeding Linked to Synthetic Cannabinoids
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that Racine County now has a confirmed case of severe bleeding linked to synthetic cannabinoids tainted with rat poison. There are now 67 confirmed cases in ... READ MORE
Emergency Medical Services for Children to Expand Pediatric Emergency Care Coordination
The Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services for Children (WI EMSC) program has been awarded a supplemental grant to improve pediatric pre-hospital care. WI EMSC is one of nine states selected for funding. Awardees will participate in ... READ MORE
#HopeActLiveWI: Wisconsin Awarded Nearly $24 Million to Fight Opioid Epidemic
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced this week the state has been awarded a two-year federal grant totaling nearly $24 million to support a comprehensive response to Wisconsin’s opioid crisis. The funding is ... READ MORE
Division of Public Health Receives National Accreditation
The following is an announcement from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Designation indicates an ongoing commitment to high quality service and performance The Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Public Health is now nationally ... READ MORE
AAP Opposes Dangerous Public Charge Proposal
The following is a message from Colleen Kraft, MD, MBA, FAAP President of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Throughout the summer, you heard from me several times about the devastating stories of immigrant families being ... READ MORE
Wisconsin Immunization Program Update
Proposed Rule Order for DHS 146 Available for Public Comment The Proposed Rule Order for DHS 144, which gives the Wisconsin Department of Health Services the authority to establish immunization requirements for entry into Wisconsin ... READ MORE
QI Grant Project Opportunity: Using a Shared Plan of Care for CYSHCN
Since 2016, over 20 Wisconsin clinics have participated in Shared Plan of Care pilot projects. Clinics have piloted this work with families of children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA), medically complex ... READ MORE
Funding for HHS’ Five-Point Opioid Strategy
The following is an announcement from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). On September 19, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded over $396 million ... READ MORE
More Cases of Severe Bleeding in Wisconsin Linked to Synthetic Cannabinoids
The following is an announcement from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Latest confirmed case reported in Fond du Lac County The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed 16 additional cases of severe ... READ MORE
Update: Ineffective DTaP Vaccines Manufactured and Distributed in China
The following is an announcement from the CDC's Immigrant, Refugee and Migrant Health Branch. We are providing the following guidance regarding ineffective DTaP vaccines manufactured and distributed in China. The guidance primarily affects immigrants coming ... READ MORE
Wisconsin’s Children’s System of Care designed to help children reach their full potential
At a meeting today in the Wisconsin Dells, more than 400 behavioral health professionals furthered their commitment to Wisconsin’s Children’s System of Care, a Department of Health Services (DHS) initiative to enhance the public behavioral ... READ MORE
Adolescent Immunization Update and the 16-year-old Platform
Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT More information and online registration here. Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH, FAAP, IAC's associate director for research, will present a one-hour webinar titled "Adolescent Immunization ... READ MORE
CDC Guidance to Travelers as Influenza Season Nears
Reports in the news media of airline passengers with influenza are a reminder that the influenza season in the United States is fast approaching, and people who are sick should protect themselves—and others—by not traveling. ... READ MORE
Staying Emotionally Healthy When Disaster Strikes
DHS shares coping tips for people affected by recent floods and severe storms As parts of the state continue to face new and extended flooding conditions, it is important to remember to take care of ... READ MORE
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