Securing and Protection of Health Information

Please protect and secure health information.

Tips for Protecting Protected Health Information (PHI):

  • Do not leave PHI, such as reports, claims, medical documentation, and other sensitive information, in a car.
  • Double-check fax numbers.  Faxing is secure, when it is sent to the correct fax number.
  • If you maintain PHI on a flash drive, ensure the drive is encrypted to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Shred PHI when it is no longer needed. Double-check to ensure PHI is going in the shred container

Influenza Vaccines Updates for Vaccines for Children

On August 31, 2014, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 90655 SL, Influenza virus vaccine, was made non-covered by MO HealthNet Division (MHD). 

The Department of Health and Senior Services, (DHSS) is offering an additional vaccine to providers enrolled in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.

MHD reimbursement for the administration of the additional vaccine is effective for dates of service September 12, 2014, and after.  The additional vaccine provided through the VFC program is as shown below: