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Title	Publication	Category	Date
Network relations teams aren’t the same, where to go with questions	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Behavioral Health	Dec 1, 2020
Overlapping services areas	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Behavioral Health	Dec 1, 2020
Contracted provider dispute resolution	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Behavioral Health	Dec 1, 2020
Practice status: Open or closed	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Behavioral Health	Dec 1, 2020
Forms make practice changes easy	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Behavioral Health	Dec 1, 2020
Member grievance process and forms must be made available upon request at behavioral health provider offices	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Behavioral Health	Dec 1, 2020
2019 After Hours and PAAS survey results	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Behavioral Health	Dec 1, 2020
Access to claim denial information is now self-service Through predictive analytics, health care teams can now receive real-time solutions to claim denials	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Dec 1, 2020
New Anthem High Performance/Blue High Performance – effective January 2021	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Dec 1, 2020
Anthem and Quest Diagnostics form strategic relationship	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Dec 1, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross continues to offer EPO and HMO individual on and off exchange products for 2021	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Dec 1, 2020
Air Ambulance providers	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Dec 1, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross makes going digital easy with the Provider Digital Engagement Supplement	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Dec 1, 2020
2019 After Hours and Provider Appointment Availability Survey Results	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Dec 1, 2020
PCP after-hours access requirements	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Dec 1, 2020
2-minute videos to engage patients about preventive care	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Dec 1, 2020
An overview of our medical necessity review process	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Dec 1, 2020
Members’ rights and responsibilities	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Dec 1, 2020
Appropriate 911/Emergency care procedures	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Dec 1, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross provider directory and provider data updates	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Dec 1, 2020
Easily update provider demographics with the online Provider Maintenance Form	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Dec 1, 2020
Provider Education seminars, webinars, workshops and more!	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Dec 1, 2020
Stay “in the know” at no charge!	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Dec 1, 2020
Network leasing arrangements	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Dec 1, 2020
Changes to reimbursement for ambulatory surgery centers	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Reimbursement Policies	Dec 1, 2020
Reminder: Professional reimbursement policies updates, effective January 1, 2021	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Reimbursement Policies	Dec 1, 2020
Professional reimbursement policy update: Bundled services and supplies	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Reimbursement Policies	Dec 1, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross expands hospice policy	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Dec 1, 2020
Clinical practice and preventive health guidelines available on anthem.com/ca	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Dec 1, 2020
Coordination of care	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Dec 1, 2020
Case management program	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Dec 1, 2020
Digital transactions cut administrative tasks in half	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Dec 1, 2020
Reimbursement policy update: Split-care surgical modifiers Policy 11-005, effective 03/01/21	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Dec 1, 2020
Transition to AIM Specialty Health Rehabilitative Services Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Dec 1, 2020
CAHPS education for providers	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Dec 1, 2020
Notifications on the Availity Portal	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Dec 1, 2020
Transition to AIM Small Joint guidelines	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Dec 1, 2020
Anti-VEGF Medical Step Therapy notice	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Dec 1, 2020
Resources to support your pregnant and postpartum patients and their families	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Dec 1, 2020
Clinical laboratory improvement amendments number – additional information	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Dec 1, 2020
Sign up to receive email from Anthem Blue Cross	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Dec 1, 2020
Digital transactions cut administrative tasks in half	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Dec 1, 2020
Medicare Advantage group retiree member eligibility, Alpha Prefix FAQ	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Dec 1, 2020
2021 Medicare Advantage individual benefits and formularies	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Dec 1, 2020
Transition to AIM Small Joint guidelines	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Dec 1, 2020
Transition to AIM Specialty Health Rehabilitative Services Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Dec 1, 2020
Transition to AIM Small Joint guidelines	December 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Dec 1, 2020
Reminder: Post service reviews using AIM	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Products & Programs	Nov 1, 2020
Get the full picture of your patient’s health through their smartphone	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Products & Programs	Nov 1, 2020
IngenioRx introduces new pharmacy network in 2021	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Pharmacy	Nov 1, 2020
US Antibiotic Awareness Week	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Pharmacy	Nov 1, 2020
Changes to utilization requirements for Avsola, Renflexis and Inflectra for CalPERS PPO members only!	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Pharmacy	Nov 1, 2020
Digital transactions cut administrative tasks in half Introducing the Anthem Blue Cross Provider Digital Engagement Supplement to the provider manual.	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2020
Provider training webinars for site of care: Hospital based ambulatory surgical procedures and Endoscopic services (CG-SURG-52) beginning in November 2020	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2020
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) number: Additional information	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2020
Availity attachment tools for Anthem Blue Cross and Affiliate Payers – live webinars	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2020
Member grievance process and forms must be made available upon request at provider office	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross Chat A fast, easy way to have your questions answered.	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2020
Stay “in the know” at no charge!	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross provider directory and provider data updates	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2020
Easily update provider demographics with the online Provider Maintenance Form	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2020
Network leasing arrangements	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2020
Help prevent pre-eclampsia with prenatal aspirin	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Nov 1, 2020
Provider Chat – a fast, easy way to get your questions answered	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Nov 1, 2020
New specialty pharmacy medical step therapy requirements	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Nov 1, 2020
Reimbursement Policy update: Nurse practitioner and physician assistant services, professional Policy 20-002, effective 04/24/20	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Nov 1, 2020
Coding spotlight: Tips and best practices for compliance	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Nov 1, 2020
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Nov 1, 2020
New specialty pharmacy medical step therapy requirements	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Nov 1, 2020
November 26 is National Family Health History Day	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Nov 1, 2020
Digital transactions cut administrative tasks in half	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Nov 1, 2020
Prior authorization requirements for the below codes	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Nov 1, 2020
AIM Musculoskeletal program expansion update	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Nov 1, 2020
Preferred continuous glucose monitors	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Nov 1, 2020
Provider Chat: A fast, easy way to get your questions answered	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Nov 1, 2020
Transition to AIM rehabilitative service clinical appropriateness guidelines	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Nov 1, 2020
Digital transactions cut administrative tasks in half	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Nov 1, 2020
FDA approvals and expedited pathways used – new molecular entities	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Nov 1, 2020
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Nov 1, 2020
Reimbursement Policy update: Nurse practitioner and physician assistant services, professional Reimbursement Policy (effective 04/24/20)	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Nov 1, 2020
Digital transactions cut administrative tasks in half	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Nov 1, 2020
Register today for a Racial Trauma Forum hosted by Anthem Blue Cross and Motivo on October 28, 2020	October 14, 2020: Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 14, 2020
Reminder: Expansion of AIM Musculoskeletal Program effective November 1, 2020	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Products & Programs	Oct 1, 2020
Transition to AIM Rehabilitative Service Clinical appropriateness guidelines	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Products & Programs	Oct 1, 2020
Updated coverage for Breast Cancer prevention medications	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Pharmacy	Oct 1, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross updates formulary lists for commercial health plan pharmacy benefit	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Pharmacy	Oct 1, 2020
FDA approvals and expedited pathways used: New Molecular Entities (NMEs)	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Pharmacy	Oct 1, 2020
Pharmacy information available on anthem.com/ca	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Pharmacy	Oct 1, 2020
Take a look at our Behavioral Health Case Management Program	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Behavioral Health	Oct 1, 2020
Timely access regulations and language assistance program	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Behavioral Health	Oct 1, 2020
What matters most: Improving the patient experience	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2020
National accounts 2021 pre-certification list	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2020
Three $0 office visit co-pay benefit for Self-Insured Schools of California members	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2020
New Anthem High Performance/Blue High Performance Network included in plans available for employee open enrollment Fall 2020	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2020
For 2021 Anthem continues to offer EPO and HMO individual on and off exchange products	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2020
Commercial Risk Adjustment reporting update: New guidance on telephone-only service CPT codes for risk adjustment program	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2020
Timely access regulations and language assistance program	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2020
Electronic member ID cards available on the Availity Portal	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2020
New medical claim attachment webinars: Register today	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2020
Provider Education seminars, webinars, workshops and more!	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2020

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