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The role of primary care providers in preventing vaccine-preventable diseases includes more than administering vaccines. Timely documentation in New York’s immunization registries (New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS) for providers outside New York City, and the Citywide Immunization Registry (CIR) for providers within New York City) is essential to protecting children and supporting public health. Why Timely Reporting Matters Accurate updates to NYSIIS and CIR: Ensure continuity of care Prevent missed or duplicate vaccinations Support public health surveillance Improve office efficiency Comply with New York State law (reporting required within 14 days) The Value of Timely Vaccination Vaccines are most effective when given

Fidelis Care will host three Provider Office Hours in October 2025. During the webinars, Fidelis Care staff will be available to share information, provide an overview of provider resources, and answer your questions. Provider Office Hours – October 2025   Topic: Fidelis Care Tools & Resources Overview When:  Thursday, October 9th – 12PM – 1PM EST Click here to register*   Topic: Fidelis Care and Wellcare - Quality Programs When:  Wednesday, October 15th – 10 AM – 11 AM EST

Fidelis Care is pleased to announce that a new Provider Bulletin is now available. The bulletin features updates on important initiatives and the latest news of interest to our provider community. Articles in this issue: ·         Championing Mental Health: Early Intervention is Key ·         Important Reminders About HIV Prevention and Testing ·         Supporting Maternal Health for Healthy Pregnancies and Babies ·         Encourage Preventive Cancer Screenings ·         Help Your Patients of All Ages Stay Active! ·         Access and Availability Standards   Please download Fidelis Care Provider Bulletin – Volume 11, Issue 3.   To view our Provider Bulletin Library, please visit: Provider Bulletins.

As part of an ongoing series, Fidelis Care will highlight some best practices we learn from our partners across the State in the interest of providing the best experience possible for our members. For this month’s highlight, we’re looking at the Teach-Back Method, a communication technique where providers ask patients to repeat back key information in their own words. This helps confirm understanding, identify confusion, and reinforce learning—especially around diagnoses, medications, and follow-up care.   How It Works After explaining a concept or instruction, you may want to say: “I want to make sure I explained this clearly. Can you tell me how you’ll manage

Fidelis Care will host two Provider Office Hours in September 2025. During the webinars, Fidelis Care staff will be available to share information, provide an overview of provider resources, and answer your questions. Provider Office Hours – September 2025 Topic: Quality Office Hours- Clinical Documentation Improvement When:  Wednesday, September 17th – 10AM – 11AM EST Click here to register*   Topic: Fidelis Care – Back to Basics When:  Thursday, September 18th – 9AM – 10AM EST Click here to register*