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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 on prescribing controlled substances … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 that may answer some … Continue reading
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 plans. … Continue reading
Ate too much at Thanksgiving? Lose the “wait” and save 8% when you pre-register for The Future of Pediatric Practice 2019! With a NEW venue and exciting new CME topics, FCAAP’s Annual Conference is going to be bigger and better … Continue reading
FLORIDA MEDICAID Webinar Schedule: Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Program Overview & Dental Overview 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 … Continue reading
