Resources for Professionals and Health Care Providers

The WA State Department of Health, in collaboration with Healthcare Authority and the Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) in the state, have developed tools to support healthcare providers in their efforts to provide well-child to their patients. If you have any questions about any of these tools or documents, please contact the Health Systems Unit.

Informative Flyers for Parents and Caregivers

These 8.5”x11” flyers have been developed to communicate to parents and caretakers of children the importance and benefits of the annual well-care visit. Each flyer has been translated into Spanish, Russian, and Vietnamese and are tailored for different age groups.

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Information for Providers

2023 MCO Patient Incentive/Reward List (PDF)
A list of patient incentives/rewards, provided to clinic staff (not intended for patient use) for use in promoting well care visits for Medicaid Managed Care patients. Information valid for visits from the calendar year indicated and subject to review and/or changes without notification.

2023 All MCO Pediatric Reward/Incentive List (PDF)
A list of patient incentives/rewards, provided to clinic staff (not intended for patient use) for use in promoting preventive care for Medicaid Managed Care patients age 21 and under. Information valid for visits from the calendar year indicated and subject to review and/or changes without notification.

Tips to Raise the Rate of Well-Care Visits (PDF)
This list of tips is compiled from parent comments in focus groups hosted by the Washington State Department of Health in fall 2017 and from clinics participating in the Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCO) Collaborative PIP’s Empanelment and Well-Care Visit (WCV) Projects.

Personalized Messages Ages 3 to 11 (PDF)
These messages are based on AAP Bright Futures offering age specific messaging for ages 3-11. They were developed by Peninsula Community Health System while participating in the Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCO) Collaborative PIP’s Well-Care Visit (WCV) Projects in coordination with Washington Department of Health.

Links to Other Provider Resources:

Infants, Children, and Teens Links and Services – A list of links to resources and services for families and providers.
Teens and Young Adult Resources – Links to resources for teens and young adults for families and providers.
Bright Futures