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The Health Care Authority (HCA) will hold a listening session this Friday, October 20th from noon to 1 p.m. to collect and answer questions about immunization reimbursement. If we can’t address your concern during the listening session, we will follow-up with an FAQ document.
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Date: Friday, October 20, 2023
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Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
Register for the listening session here
Hosted by:
- Christopher Chen (HCA) and Korrina Dalke (HCA),
- Representatives from the Department of Health Office of Immunizations,
- And each of the 5 Apple Health (Medicaid) managed care organizations (MCO)
Agenda
- Introductions
- Overview of Apple Health immunization reimbursement
- Moderated Q&A session
We will do our best to answer all questions. The session will be specific to immunization policy and billing questions.
Please share your questions as you register. You can also email your questions ahead of time and we will try to address them during the listening session or respond after.
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) will be hosting a COVID-19 and RSV Vaccine Updates Webinar on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 12-1pm.
Register for the webinar here
Topics will include COVID-19 vaccine updates and RSV vaccine recommendations for older adults and pregnant persons, as well as nirsevimab recommendations for infants.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe updated COVID-19 vaccine recommendations
- Discuss RSV vaccine recommendations for older adults and pregnant persons
- Explain recommendations for the use of nirsevimab in infants
- Identify relevant resources
Health care providers, pharmacists and pharmacy techs, local public health, and others interested in learning more about this topic are invited to attend. Continuing education is available for nurses and medical assistants. The webinar will be recorded and will be available on our Immunization Training webpage.
Join the Pierce County Immunization Coalition and Amerigroup on October 26th from noon to 1pm on Zoom.
Mary Fairchok, MD, Pediatric Infectious Disease Medicine, will present on:
- RSV prevention for babies.
- Updated COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for kids.
- Flu vaccine reminders.
Francis Riedo, MD specializing in Infectious Disease, Travel Medicine, and Wound Care, will present on:
- RSV vaccines for adults.
- Updated COVID-19 vaccines.
- Flu vaccine reminders.
- Other important vaccines for adults.
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