How is my office going to accommodate all the extra students who now need a well-child check/EPSDT screen?
Based on available data, it is estimated that the new rule will result in an average of 2-5 additional visits to providers per week during the months of May – July. This minimal additional volume should not pose a major burden to any practice. 19. What forms will I have to fill out? Will this result in more paperwork for me or my office staff? The State Board of Education now requires that sports clearance for 7th & 9th grade athletes be documented on the “Interscholastic Sports Examination Form” developed by the Department of Health. This form is available on the websites of the Department of Health (http://health.state.tn.us), TN AAP (http://www.tnaap.org), TN AFP (http://www.tnafp.org), TN Primary Care Association (http://www.tnpca.org) and the Tennessee Medical Association (http://www.medwire.org). Sample health maintenance exam forms that include pertinent sports pre-participation questions are available at the TN AAP website. 20. My office uses an electronic medical record or alr
