News Headlines

Below are some of the latest news headlines of interest to our members. For more current news, please visit our News section.

• 2010 Pediatric Coding Changes (February 1, 2010)

  Get the latest CPT coding updates for 2010...

• Federal Health Care Reform Update (January 29, 2010)

  Your national AAP is keeping track of the Federal Health Care Reform debate...

• Further Update on AmeriChoice Recoupment Efforts (December 23, 2009)

  As a result of feedback from providers and provider organizations, including TNAAP, AmeriChoice has suspended their recovery effort launched in late 2009.  Providers should disregard notices of recovery from Johnson and Rountree...

• TDH Providing Antivirals for High Risk Uninsured and Under-insured (Nov 16, 2009)

  Medical providers are being asked to participate by screening individuals for insurance coverage and to designate “TDH stockpile” on prescriptions...

• ALERT! H1N1 Coding Update (November 10, 2009)

  The AMA has come out with a new CPT code for the administration of the H1N1 vaccine, and revised the existing code to include the H1N1 vaccine itself. CMS has also created HCPCS codes...

• H1N1 Influenza Virus Update for Tennessee

  H1N1 Vaccine Distribution in Tennessee and Challenges to the Medical Home...

• FTC's Red Flags Rule Delayed Yet Again Until June 1, 2010

  The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has delayed the compliance deadline...

• CoverKids to Suspend Enrollment November 30, 2009

  Frequently asked questions and answers... 

• 2010 ICD-9-CM Pediatric Coding Updates Now Available

  These codes are effective as of October 1, 2009. More information...

• Update in Acute and Emergency Care Pediatrics Conference

  The 8th annual Update in Acute & Emergency Care Pediatrics Conference was held on October 23 - 24, 2009 in Chattanooga...

• TNAAP’s Annual Awards Event was held on Saturday, September 26, 2009

  Pediatricians from across Tennessee were honored for the contributions they made to the children they treat, the families they serve, and the communities in which they live...