Provider Training
Welcome to Sunflower Health Plan. We thank you for being part of our network of participating physicians, hospitals and other healthcare professionals.
Note: When registering/attesting, you must use a valid email address and the TIN should be entered in ######### format (no dashes please).
On Demand Webinars
Training at your fingertips! Access webinars anytime, anywhere. On-demand sessions available:
All Sunflower network providers are required to complete cultural competency training, per the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Ambetter New Provider Orientation - All new Ambetter network providers are required to complete Ambetter New Provider Orientation training.
- Please review the recorded Ambetter New Provider Orientation training presentation (with sound on).
- Or view the Ambetter New Provider Orientation (PDF)
- Then, complete the attestation form to verify the training was completed.
Sunflower KanCare/Medicaid New Provider Orientation - All new Medicaid network providers are required to complete the Sunflower Medicaid New Provider Orientation training.
- Please review the recorded Medicaid New Provider Orientation training presentation (with sound on).
- Or review the Medicaid New Provider Orientation training presentation (PDF).
- Then, complete the attestation form to verify the training was completed.
Wellcare By Allwell (Medicare) Training Resources - Visit this page for the Medicare orientation, model of care training and more.
Other Training
Sunflower is pleased to offer additional information of interest to our providers.
- National Nursing Home Quality Improvement Campaign
- The American Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline on the Use of Antipsychotics to Treat Agitation or Psychosis in Patients with Dementia (2016)
- American Geriatrics Society (AGS) - A Guide To The Management of Psychotic Disorders and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia in Older Adults (PDF)
- Improving Dementia Care in Nursing Homes: Best Care Practices (2013 CMS Video on YouTube)
- Nursing Home Initiative on Behavioral Health and Antipsychotic Medication Reduction (2012 CMS Video on YouTube)
- CDC’s main HPV information page
- CDC video: You Are the Key to HPV Cancer Prevention (CE may be available, please check.)
- CDC HPV promotional print material
- Kansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics HPV vaccine webinar
Kansas Opioid Products for Pain Management Prior Authorization
- Kansas Opioid PA Policy Training Presentation (PDF)
- Kansas Opioid PA Policy Training Webinar Recording - from May 22, 2018
Summary Guidelines
- Turn the Tide Rx Prescribing Opioids for Pain (PDF)
- CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain (PDF)
- AMDG Summary of 2015 Interagency Guideline on Prescribing Opioids for Pain (PDF)
Assessment Tools
- CDC Checklist for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain (PDF)
- Opioid Risk Tool (PDF)
- CRAFFT Adolescents Tool (PDF)
- CAGE Tool
- NIDA Drug Use Screening Tool
- STOP BANG Tool
- Patient Health Questionnaire (PDF)
- Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale Tool (PDF)
Prescribing Agreements
Tapering Tools
Miscellaneous Prescriber Resources
- K-TRACS Kansas Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
- COPE (Collaborative Opioid Prescribing Education) CME course
Helpful Links
- Video: Adverse Incident Reporting “AIR” System Training - from KDADS
- Meningococcal Vaccine Toolkit - from Immunize Kansas Coalition (IKC)
- KMAP Provider Training Materials
- Long-Term Care Application - KMAP guides for nursing facility workers who help patients apply for long-term care coverage under Medicaid/KanCare
Project ECHO Opportunities
- Visit the Sunflower Project ECHO page.
- University of Kansas Medical Center ECHOs