KAFP Good news! The KAFP has worked hard for its members to have level 4 codes approved for Medicaid reimbursement. It may take a few days for this to take effect, so please be patient. We want to thank KDHE and the Medicaid Director for collaborating with KAFP and working for our members and their […]
KUMC Are you seeking healthcare workforce help during the COVID-19 pandemic? Complete the secure form at Kansas Pandemic Volunteer Healthcare Workforce – Volunteer Request Form and let KUMC know your need during the pandemic. Please share with you colleagues, hospital system, anyone that you think who may be in need of volunteers during the pandemic. […]
AAFP/KAFP The KAFP continues to update the COVID-19 web page for you to easily find all resources in one location. We hope you will find it useful. Bookmark https://kafponline.org/COVID-19 In addition, don’t forget AAFP has a daily update for you to bookmark and check each day to eliminate sifting through the flood of news. And […]
Kansas Health Institute Kansas Health Institute has released this two-part series about the primary care workforce in Kansas: Issue Brief #1: Defining the Primary Care Workforce in Kansas (April 2020) Key points from the brief include: There were 5,435 licensed clinicians in the primary care workforce in Kansas in 2019, of which 1,976 were physicians, 3,101 […]
AAFP/KAFP The KAFP has created a dedicated COVID-19 web page for you to find all resources in one location. We hope you will find it useful. Bookmark https://kafponline.org/COVID-19 In addition, don’t forget AAFP has a daily update for you to bookmark and check each day to eliminate sifting through the flood of news. And lastly […]
Harvard Medical With conflicting recommendations to allow or encourage breastfeeding during the pandemic, it is important to examine the primary information needed to make an informed decision. Read this article from Harvard Medical outlining the risks and benefits. Webinar recording on infant feeding during COVID-19 is available. CDC does not categorically recommend separating infants from […]
American Cancer Society Thank you to the American Cancer Society for providing this valuable resource COVID-19 and Cancer Resources in response to helping cancer patients who are more vulnerable than ever now.
American Public Health Association Join us in supporting National Public Health Week (NPHW) – April 6-12, 2020. NPHW celebrates 25 years! This 25th anniversary is an opportunity to highlight some of the greatest public health successes and to celebrate what makes public health so vital. It’s also a time to reflect on important lessons learned […]
AAFP Yesterday you received a letter from AAFP about relief, both administrative and financial for you as a member. There have been several developments aimed at providing much needed relief, both administrative and financial, to you as a member: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed and signed into law. This […]
National Institute of Health The National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety & Health Training creates training tools to aid in the development of awareness-level courses or other awareness-level materials. These tools provide health and safety guidance to workers who work in industries with the potential for exposure to COVID-19. You may find these resources helpful: Protecting […]