HealthCheck

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Promoting a standard of pediatric preventive health care that all children deserve. . .

The curriculum and resources presented here are designed to help health professionals:

	Ensure optimal growth and development in all children and teens
	Provide all required HealthCheck/EPSDT services at each preventive health visit
	Record and document all services provided

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•	Promote pediatric preventive health care standards by meeting core EPSDT components (health history, physical exam, screening services, laboratory tests, immunizations, and health education/anticipatory guidance)
•	Integrate DC HealthCheck periodicity with EPSDT regulations
•	Incorporate Bright Futures guidance, questions, and health education
•	Document services appropriately to increase the likelihood of reimbursement

•	HealthCheck Periodicity Schedule and Manual
•	ACIP's Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule and CDC's Growth Charts
•	Bright Futures Guidelines and complementary materials
•	Bibliographies and online EPSDT resources, including CMS and Medicaid information
•	Reference and contact lists, Web site links, topical index, and other materials