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In This Issue
Title X 340B Recertification
National Women's Health Week
Improving Outcomes with Teens and LARC
Providing Quality Contraceptive Counseling
Focus on Contraception Use
Addressing the Behavioral Health Needs of Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming Patients
Manufacturer Notice to 340B Covered Entities
STD TAC
Factsheet: Hormonal Contraception after EC
Essure Clinic at PPMT
Life is Short - Smile!
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May 11 , 2016
 Quote of the Week 
It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
~ J.K. Rowling
Title X 340B Recertification Period Begins Today
Title X 340B Recertification Period Begins Today
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Pharmacy Affairs is required to recertify all participating covered entities enrolled in the 340B program to ensure they are appropriately listed in the 340B database and in compliance with 340B program requirements. The recertification period for Title X-funded health centers participating in 340B begins this Wednesday, May 11, and runs through June 8.
Please note: All covered entities must be recertified by June 8 at midnight PT (3 a.m. ET, June 9). Any entities not recertified by the deadline will be removed from the 340B program and would need to reapply to participate in the 340B program.The next open registration period will be July 1-15, 2015, for an October 1, 2015 start date. Thus, these decertified sites would be out of the program for a minimum of one quarter. 
To ensure a smooth recertification, you are encouraged to visit the 340B program database and verify that your health center's address is correct and listed sites are still open and eligible to participate in 340B. It is the 340B covered entities' responsibility to keep their records up to date in the database. Most importantly, verify that the 340B program contact information for the Authorizing Official and Primary Contact is current. The Authorizing Official will be responsible for completing the recertification process online. If your Covered Entities' Authorizing Official record is incorrect, please update it by submitting an online change request.
If you encounter any issues with the 340B program database or have questions about recertification, please contact Apexus Answers at  [email protected] or 1-888-340-2787.
  
National Women's Health Week

The wait is over - National Women's Health Week is here! This week is all about taking small steps for a healthier you.
Try making one simple change today. Check out these ideas for inspiration:
  • Schedule your annual well-woman visit. Then select and print the list for your age group and take it to your doctor to start the conversation about your health.
  • Grab your family and go for a walk, or invite a friend to a fitness class.
  • Eat more vegetables. Add them to your favorite meals, like pastas and pizzas.
  • Sleep better by turning off all your screens an hour before bed.
  • If you're headed outside, don't forget the sunscreen.
Pledge to take at least one step for better health today! Visit the National Women's Health Week website for more ideas on making today a healthier day.
  
Improving Outcomes with Teens and LARC                              
JOIN US - Register Today!
 
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health's Region V Adolescent Health Network in partnership with Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus Public Health, and the Ohio Adolescent Health Partnership invite you to join us for...
 
Successes in Adolescent Health:
Improving Outcomes with Teens and LARC (Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives)
 
THURSDAY, MAY 26
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT / 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET
Location: Nationwide Children's Hospital, Education Center, 575 South 18th St.,Columbus, OHorvia Live Webcast
  
Intended Audience:
Those that provide health and social services to adolescents, including, but not limited to: health care systems - hospitals, school-based clinics, federally-qualified health centers, behavioral health centers; youth serving organizations; community centers; community-based and social service organizations; foster care and juvenile justice programs; case management and other enabling services to join us for all of these session. Participate in-person in your state or join us via webcast!
 
Session Description:
It's National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month - join us to get the latest updates and information regarding teen use of LARCs and learn from adolescent clinical experts about best practices in using LARC as a tool to prevent unintended pregnancy. This session will share information on the different kinds of LARCs, address misconceptions about IUDs and implants, and provide those working with adolescents compelling evidence why they should adopt this preventive service into their standard of care and how they can best do so through successful practices.
 
The session will be presented by Elise Berlan, M.D., M.P.H., Director of BC4Teens/Young Women's Contraceptive Services Program at Nationwide Children's Hospital, and Jo Taylor, M.S.N., R.N., C.N.P., Women's Health Family Planning Center, Columbus Public Health.
 
 
 Questions? Contact [email protected]
  
Providing Quality Contraceptive Counseling & Education: A Toolkit for Training Staff                               

Providing Quality Contraceptive Counseling & Education: A Toolkit for Training Staff                             
This five-part trainer's toolkit includes training activities along with job aids to help staff practice and apply the QFP Principles for Providing Quality Counseling. Training materials are designed to help staff practice skills and strategies that support a client-centered approach to contraceptive counseling and education. Designed for staff who train others in a family planning or reproductive healthcare setting, the toolkit includes background and recommended preparation for the trainer, key concepts for each topic, and step-by-step training activities with printed materials. You can adapt these materials to meet the training needs of various clinic staff with different roles and responsibilities.
  
Focus on Contraception Use
Focus on Contraception Use

Some methods of contraception work better than others. But when it comes to contraceptive use, Adam Thomas, a research fellow, argues that programs and policies may make the greatest dent in the number of unintended pregnancies by focusing on moving those who don't use contraception at all, to using any method.

Addressing the Behavioral Health Needs of Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming Patients

Webinar:  Addressing the Behavioral Health Needs of Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming Patients

 

Monday, June 13, 2016

8 am HDT / 11 am PDT / 12 pm MDT / 1 pm CDT / 2 pm EDT (please note the time for your location)

 

This webinar aims to build competency to address the behavioral health needs of transgender and gender non-conforming patients in a culturally appropriate manner and will feature promising practices of Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grantees. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights will discuss the proposed nondiscrimination rule under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.

 

The target audience includes HRSA grantees, healthcare providers, public health officials, and advocates wanting to improve competency in regards to serving the needs of transgender and gender non-conforming patients in their practices.

 

Free registration in advance is required. Please feel free to share this announcement with your colleagues.

 

For more information, please contact Valerie Gallo at 415-437-8095 or [email protected]

 

TO REGISTER click here
Manufacturer Notice to 340B Covered Entities                              
Manufacturer Notice to 340B Covered Entities
 
Genentech, Inc. recently recalculated the 340B ceiling prices of several products, including some sexual health-related products. Genentech will issue refunds to affected 340B covered entities. More information, including a list of products affected, can be found here.

Covered entities with questions or that believe this matter may affect them should contact the manufacturer no later than December 31, 2016, at [email protected] with the subject line "Attention: Recalculated 340B Ceiling Prices."
  
STD TAC                             

Best Practices for Integrating Billing into Clinic Flow 

This job aid outlines recommendations for efficient integration of billing before, during, and after the visit in STD clinics. 
Contractual Obligations Tracking Spreadsheet
For clinics with multiple third-party contracts, this tool helps track contractual obligations and communicate them with staff and patients. 
Factsheet: Updates on Hormonal Contraception after EC                             
Factsheet: Updates on Hormonal Contraception after EC
 
A new label change authorized by the Food and Drug Administration recommends patients who use ulipristal acetate (UPA) emergency contraception (EC), sold as "ella" in the US, wait five days before starting hormonal contraception. New research that prompted the label change shows starting a progestin-only pill too soon after taking UPA EC can reduce the efficacy of the UPA. The American Society for Emergency Contraception released a new factsheet (PDF) that discusses outstanding questions regarding the change and offers recommendations to providers.
  
Essure Clinic at Planned Parenthood of Montana- Helena                             
Are patients in your clinic asking about or interested in permanent contraception?
 
Essure may be an option. Essure does not contain or release any hormone and is over 99% effective at permanently preventing pregnancy. A woman can receive Essure without a surgical procedure. The procedure can be performed in the clinic.
Planned Parenthood of Montana is proud to offer an Essure clinic for women wanting permanent birth control.
Pertinent information regarding the clinic is below:
Where: Helena Planned Parenthood
1500 Cannon      
Helena, MT
When: June 9, 2016
Cost of essure: $3,355 - Most insurance companies are paying, including Medicaid. Insurance information would be needed in order to verify.
If you would like to know more about the clinic or have a woman interested in Essure, please call 406-422-1237 and speak with Dawn Dockstader.                            
  
  Life is Short - Smile!
 
           
Please forward this on to any parties that may be interested.