Georgia Medicaid Opens Portal for Physician Enrollment in ACA Payment Increase

Effective Wednesday, May 1, currently enrolled and future Georgia Medicaid providers are now able to use the HP web portal (located at https://www.mmis.georgia.gov) to submit their attestation to become eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Rate Increase. Click here for more information.

May is National Foster Care Month and Asthma Awareness Month

National Foster Care:

This year marks the 24th anniversary of the observance of May as National Foster Care Month. Originally envisioned by the National Foster Parent Association as a way of recognizing the contributions of foster caregivers, National Foster Care Month expanded into a campaign that draws attention to the needs of children in foster care, spotlights the importance of permanency for them, and celebrates the contributions of those who work to

Medicaid Newsletter Features Changes in ICD-10

DCH-i is the monthly newsletter from the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH). The April edition is devoted to the ICD-10 and conversion compliance issues. The link to the newsletter is here.

Pediatrics by the Sea & Pediatric Coding Conference

June 12-15, 2013
The Ritz Carlton
Amelia Island, FL

The Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics will hold its annual summer CME conference, Pediatrics by the Sea, on June 12-15, 2013 at the Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, Fla. Pediatrics by the Sea is fast becoming one of the top

Pediatric Foundation of Georgia 2013 Golf Tournament

Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee
Eatonton, GA

We look forward to seeing you at this year's Pediatric Foundation of Georgia Golf Tournament!

Thank you to all the golfers that attended the 2012 Golf Classic. A special thank you goes out to Jim and Dr. Jan Soapes for all their hardwork in making this year's Golf Classic a HUGE success!

Pediatrics on the Perimeter

The 2013 Fall Conference Pediatrics on the Perimeter on October 10 - 12, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia, Atlanta, GA.