Bright Futures

Join the University of Wyoming Bright Futures ECHO Network to improve knowledge and implementation of well-child and adolescent care best practices. The Bright Futures Guidelines provide theory-based and evidence-driven guidance for all preventative care screenings and health supervision visits.

Presenters: Dr. Alanna J. Brickley, MD | Dr. Kirk Bjella, MD | Dr. Sean Cummingham, PhD | Dr. Jennifer Ellzey, MD | Dr. Zainab Kagen, MD | Dr. Kathryn Murray, MD | Dr. Quang-Tuyen Nguyen, MD | Dr. Elizabeth Smith, MD
Presenter Bios

Spring 2023 Series Registration

This session will review the theory behind the Bright Futures Guidelines, a set of strategies driven by evidence focused on improving the health of children. Participants will be provided with information on available tools. We will discuss the landscape in Wyoming in regards to current implementation of these guidelines using medicaid data.

Co-Presenters: Alanna Brickley, MD, Assistant Professor, University of Utah Health, General Pediatrics | Feliciana Turner, Wyoming Department of Health, Public Health Division, Maternal and Childhealth Unit

This session will review components of a Bright Futures health supervision visit, including the 12 health promotion themes. We will discuss the periodicity schedule and the evidence that lies behind it.

Share a problem of practice or case study related to periodicity schedules

Presenter: Zainab Kagen, MD, Assistant Professor, University of Utah Health, General Pediatrics

The purpose of this session is to discuss the application of the Bright Futures Medical Screening, Diagnosis, Referral and Coding for infants (0-9 months), including, but not limited to, newborn screening recommendations and maternal depression, developmental screening and vaccination schedules. Participants will learn how to apply the Bright Futures guidelines during this developmental period. Participants will also be able to use the Bright Futures Tool and Resource Kit for patient education, referral, and treatment, as necessary.

Presenter: Quang-Tuyen Nguyen, MD, Associate Professor, University of Utah Health, General Pediatrics

The purpose of this session is to discuss the application of the Bright Futures Medical Screening, Diagnosis, Referral and Coding for early childhood (12 months-4 years) and middle childhood (5 to 10 years). This will include school readiness recommendations with vaccinations, developmental screening, lead screening, pediatric mental health assessments, etc. Participants will learn how to apply the Bright Futures guidelines during this developmental period. Participants will also be able to use the Bright Futures Tool and Resource Kit for patient education, referral, and treatment, as necessary.

Presenter: Kathryn Murray, MD, Assistant Professor, University of Utah Health, General Pediatrics

The purpose of this session is to discuss the application of the Bright Futures Medical Screening, Diagnosis, Referral and Coding for early adolescent ages 11 to 15 years. This will include continued developmental, social, behavioral and mental health screening recommendations as well as physical examination procedures for lead screening, sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV. Participants will learn how to apply the Bright Futures guidelines during this developmental period. Participants will be able to use the Bright Futures Tool and Resource Kit for patient education, referral, and treatment, as necessary.

Share a problem of practice or case study on early adolesence

Co-Presenters: Kirk B. Bjella, MD, Assistant Professor, University of Utah Health, General Pediatrics | Sean Cunningham, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Utah Health, General Pediatrics

The purpose of this session is to discuss the application of the Bright Futures Medical Screening, Diagnosis, Referral and Coding for late adolescent ages 16 to 21 years. This will include continued developmental, social, behavioral and mental health screening recommendations as well as physical examination procedures for lead screening, sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV. Participants will learn how to apply the Bright Futures guidelines during this developmental period. Participants will be able to use the Bright Futures Tool and Resource Kit for patient education, referral, and treatment, as necessary.

Share a problem of practice or case study on late adolesence

Presenter: Jennifer D. Ellzey, MD, Assistant Professor, University of Utah Health, General Pediatrics

This session will offer strategies to strengthen pediatric medical home implementation in order to increase the effective use of Bright Futures guidelines and the comprehensive array of preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services covered by Medicaid under the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit.

Share a problem of practice or case study on medical home implementation

Co-Presenters: Quang-Tuyen Nguyen, MD, Associate Professor, University of Utah Health, General Pediatrics | Sean Cunningham, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Utah Health, General Pediatrics

This session will share lessons learned and other tips from practitioners, nurses, and office staff members who have implemented the Bright Futures guidelines in their practice describing strategies and recommendations on systems of referral and follow-up within Wyoming. Additionally, this session will provide guidance on identifying the strengths and needs of the individual child and family, then maximizing access to community support to address the wide range of issues patients face.

Share a problem of practice or case study on Bright Futures implementation

Co-Presenters: Elizabeth R. Smith, MD, Associate Professor, University of Utah Health, General Pediatrics | Kathleen Franchek-Roa, MD, Assistant Professor, University of Utah Health, General Pediatrics

This session will share lessons learned and other tips from office staff members who have implemented the Bright Futures guidelines in their practice settings and describing the process of specific codes for billing for Bright Futures screening and referral services.

Share a problem of practice or case study on medical coding/reimbursement

Presenter: Alanna Brickley, MD, Assistant Professor, University of Utah Health, General Pediatrics

Complete the Bright Futures Guidelines Toolkit form to gain access to the online Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Bright Futures Guidelines Toolkit. Once you complete the form, the Maternal and Child Health Unit (MCH) will be notified. MCH will then email you with the access information. Print off relevant supplementary handouts as needed to use on visits! 

If you have any direct questions, please email Natalie Hudanick.