Scope of Provider Credentialing

The Partners For Kids Credentialing Committee has expanded the scope of providers that Partners For Kids may credential for its network. In preparation for the inclusion of community-based, outpatient behavioral health services in managed Medicaid in July 2018, PFK will credential independently licensed behavioral health counselors including: licensed, independent social workers (LISW), licensed, professional clinical counselors (LPCC) and licensed marriage and family therapists (LIMFT). In addition, genetic counselors and speech language pathologists who have earned a certificate of clinical competence (SLP-CCC) may also apply to join the PFK provider network. If you have questions or are interested in credentialing any of these types of providers who are part of your practice, please contact your PFK Provider Relations Specialist at (614) 355-5503 or PFKProviderRel@NationwideChildrens.org.

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PFK Can Help with Certification

Partners For Kids is an excellent resource to fulfill Part 4 Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements through its six approved quality improvement projects. See how.

2017 Physician Incentive Plan Reimbursement Rates

The Per Successful Patient (PSP) reimbursement rates and the Pharmacy Shared Savings target for the 2017 Physician Incentive Plan have been calculated! Check them out.

PFK Featured in Harvard Business Review

PFK was recently featured in a "Harvard Business Review" article.

2018 Single Preferred Drug List

PFK has learned that the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is planning to implement a single preferred drug list (PDL).

ECHO Autism Resources

Educational resources for primary care practices caring for children with autism are available through the Child Development Center (CDC) Research Office at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Provider Survey Recap

Thanks for participating in the Provider Satisfaction Survey! Learn more about the survey and the winners of the drawing.

Save the Date: Pediatric Asthma Conference

The 9th Annual Pediatric Asthma Conference will be held on May 11, 2018, at Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center in Lewis Center, Ohio.

New Resources Added

Check out the Resources page for updated prescribing guidelines and new general practice resources.

“Depression Screening and Management in Primary Care” Webinar January 25

The next quarterly webinar, “Depression Screening and Management in Primary Care: Building Relationships with Local Behavioral Health Professionals,” is scheduled for Thursday, January 25, 2018, at noon.

2018 Physician Incentive Program

The Partners For Kids Physician Incentive Committee has announced the structure of the 2018 Physician Incentive Program.

Updated W-9 Forms

We want to make sure we have the most accurate billing information for each practice. Please submit a current W-9 form to Julianne.Michel@NationwideChildrens.org by February 28. If you have questions, call Juli-Anne Michel at (614) 355-5517.

Incorporating Behavioral Health Into Your Practice Webinar March 1

The next Practice Fitness Series, “Incorporating Behavioral Health Into Your Practice,” will be held Thursday, March 1, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Upcoming Coding Seminar Hosted by CPP

On Wednesday, April 4, Children’s Practicing Pediatricians (CPP) will host a Pediatric Coding Seminar featuring Dr. Richard Tuck at Stecker Auditorium in Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Adolescent Health Webinar Series

The Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is hosting a three-part webinar series focused on adolescent health care.

Paperless is the Trend in the Health care Industry

Going paperless has many benefits and is becoming the trend in the health care industry. Get information on how to participate in paperless funds transfer.

Medicaid ID Numbers

In order to comply with Federal Rule 42 CFR 438.602 that went into effect January 1, 2018, providers are required to have an active Medicaid ID number.

Asthma Medication Updates

Read about which asthma inhalers were recently discontinued.

PCP Change Request Forms

Many practice managers have inquired about capturing the name of the rendering provider on patients Medicaid managed care cards. Here's how.

Single Formulary Update

Medicaid will not be moving forward with a single formulary as originally planned for this summer.