Overdose Data to Action RFP issued
KDHE has released the 2020-2021 Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) RFP. The deadline for proposals is September 18. Eligible applicants include public or private non-profit community-based organizations, local health departments, other units of city, and/or county government, health systems, and tribes/tribal organizations. Current OD2A subrecipients are not eligible.
KHC Update - August 2020
KHC Monthly Webinar: Preparing for the AUC Program
Wednesday, 10-11 a.m., August 26
Register today for the next KHC Monthly Webinar, “Preparing for the AUC Program—The Basics and Beyond,” set for 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26. In this webinar for Kansas clinics and hospitals, presenters from the American College of Radiology (ACR) will provide an overview of the CMS Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Program, ACR Appropriateness Criteria, clinical decision support mechanisms, the responsibilities of ordering physicians, information to be relayed between clinicians, and recommendations for successful partnering across the continuum of care. SCL Health will also be joining in this session to provide a perspective of implementation in a smaller practice setting.
KHC Update - July 2020
KHC Monthly Webinar: Using K-TRACS to reduce adverse drug events and opioid misuse
Wednesday, 10-11 a.m., July 22
As we work to reduce adverse drug events and opioid misuse, we will learn about Kansas’ Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. K-TRACS helps improves patient care, safety, education, and outcomes through detection, prevention, and intervention while preserving access for patients with legitimate medical needs.