2026 Provider Incentive Plan Q&A Sessions 

The new year is underway and with input from our provider incentive committee, Partners For Kids has updated the incentive program for 2026. You will receive a separate email detailing the changes to the metrics. In addition, Partners For Kids is hosting Q&A sessions in January to help answer any questions you may have regarding the changes. Click the button below to explore session dates and times.  

Save the Dates for the Behavioral Health Webinar Series 

Mark your calendars for six educational sessions focusing on behavioral health in the primary care setting. These sessions are one hour long, with CME available. The upcoming webinar titled, “The Impact of Screens on the Developing Brain,” will take place on Wednesday, February 11, from noon to 1 p.m.

Help Families Build Skills with the Free Positive Parenting Program

Raising children can be challenging. The Triple P, Positive Parenting Program offers free workshops to help parents and caregivers of children 0 to 12 years old. Designed to fit each family’s unique needs, Triple P aims to reduce stress and boost confidence to help raise happy, successful kids. Be sure to share this free, valuable resource with your patient families.

Strengthening Follow-Up After a Mental Health Crisis

Partners For Kids recognizes Coshocton Behavioral Health Choices (CBHC) for their commitment to improving follow‑up care after pediatric mental health crises. Through a 2024 quality improvement project, CBHC partnered with Partners For Kids to increase follow‑up after emergency department visits by leveraging CliniSync real‑time alerts and implementing proactive outreach to families. By integrating this system into daily workflows and pairing it with a manual tracking tool, the team strengthened care

coordination, improved data reliability and ensured timely, intentional follow‑up during periods of heightened need.

This promising practice highlights how quality improvement efforts can enhance client safety and long‑term engagement in care.

Register for the Next Behavioral Health Training 

The next course will be on Friday, February 13, from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on “Navigating Treatment with System Involved Youth and Caregivers.” The presentation will provide practical strategies for navigating challenges and establishing a partnership with youth and their caregivers to generate better outcomes.

Over-the-Counter Preferred Drug List for Ohio Medicaid Plans 

If you receive a prior authorization for an over-the-counter medication, use this list to search for the prescribed medication, and share which National Drug Codes are covered with the pharmacy. The pharmacy will reprocess the prescription and receive a paid claim. Prior authorizations will be avoided, and your patient will receive the medication sooner.

For any questions about Partners For Kids coverage resources, please contact PFKPharmacy@NationwideChildrens.org.   

January Managed Care Plan Updates

View updates from the managed care plans on events and policy changes impacting their organizations.

Welcome New Members!

We are pleased to welcome the following providers and practices who have joined the Partners For Kids’ provider network: 

• Josephine Beasley- Rocking Horse Center 

Important Dates

• Tuesday, January 27, at 7:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Provider Incentive Plan Q&A Sessions for Primary Care 
• Thursday, January 29, at 7:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Provider Incentive Plan Q&A Sessions for Behavioral Health 
• Friday, February 13, 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Behavioral Health Course Offering: “Navigating Treatment with System Involved Youth and Caregiver” 
• Friday, March 20, 11 a.m. to noon.: Behavioral Health Course Offering: “Self-Regulation versus Self-Soothe"

Contact Partners For Kids Provider Relations 

If you have questions regarding any of the information in this newsletter or suggestions regarding newsletter content that would be useful to your practice, please contact us at Email: PFKProRelations@childrensdayton.org. 

Phone: (419) 376-5667

Visit us at PartnersForKids.org.

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