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Title	Publication	Category	Date
Medical drug benefit clinical criteria updates	June 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jun 1, 2021
Medical policies and clinical utilization management guidelines update	June 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jun 1, 2021
Reminders for Medicare Advantage group retiree PPO plans and national access plus FAQ	June 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jun 1, 2021
Medical drug benefit clinical criteria updates	June 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Jun 1, 2021
Medical policies and clinical utilization management guidelines update	June 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Jun 1, 2021
CG care guidelines 25th edition	June 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Jun 1, 2021
Register for upcoming CME webinars Join us in a new CME webinar series as we share practices and success stories to overcoming barriers in achieving clinical quality goals, attaining better patient outcomes and improving Stars ratings. 5 Strategies to Improve Your Quality Measures - June 10^th, 12 p.m. or 3 p.m. ET 7 Ways to Enhance Your Patients’ Experience - June 17^th, 12 p.m. or 3 p.m. ET Register now!	Clinical Quality CME Webinar Series - California	Administrative	May 27, 2021
Register today for the In Pursuit of Racial Equity: Deconstructing Bias forum hosted by Anthem Blue Cross and Motivo on June 9, 2021 Join us to hear from a diverse panel of experienced Motivo and Anthem Blue Cross professionals about racial equity and implicit bias.	Deconstructing Bias Forum Invitation for California providers	Administrative	May 21, 2021
Modification to voluntary Cancer Care Quality Program, enhanced reimbursement to begin July 1, 2021	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Products & Programs	May 1, 2021
The Industry Health Network	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	May 1, 2021
Appointment Scheduler application Digital online scheduling feature now available in the Availity portal.	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	May 1, 2021
Electronic solutions at your fingertips	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	May 1, 2021
2021 Affirmative Statement regarding utilization management decisions	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	May 1, 2021
A helpful and complete guide to covered well-child visits	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	May 1, 2021
May is National High Blood Pressure education month A WISEWOMAN™ knows that improving blood pressure is good for the heart.	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	May 1, 2021
Resources to support diverse patients and communities	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	May 1, 2021
Send larger digital attachments through Availity We’ve expanded our file size to 100 megabytes.	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	May 1, 2021
Referring to network DME providers for negative pressure wound therapy helps members save on out-of-pocket costs	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	May 1, 2021
Member grievance process and forms must be made available upon request at provider office	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	May 1, 2021
Anthem Blue Cross provider directory and provider data updates	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	May 1, 2021
Easily update provider demographics with the online Provider Maintenance form	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	May 1, 2021
Network leasing arrangements	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	May 1, 2021
Update to AIM Specialty Health Oncologic Imaging Clinical appropriateness guideline	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	May 1, 2021
Facility reimbursement policy reminder: Readmission	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Reimbursement Policies	May 1, 2021
Reimbursement policy update: Claims Requiring Additional Documentation (facility)	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Reimbursement Policies	May 1, 2021
Professional reimbursement policy update: Frequency Editing	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Reimbursement Policies	May 1, 2021
Continuing medical education / continuing education unit opportunities	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	May 1, 2021
Metabolic monitoring and diabetes screening measures for those on antipsychotics medications	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	May 1, 2021
2020 Anthem Blue Cross population needs assessment	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	May 1, 2021
Coding spotlight: Tips and best practices for compliance	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	May 1, 2021
Educational presentations and materials for physicians and medical providers	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	May 1, 2021
Other health insurance verification	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	May 1, 2021
Member grievance and appeals process	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	May 1, 2021
Access to care standards	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	May 1, 2021
Sign up to receive email from Anthem Blue Cross	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	May 1, 2021
Anthem Blue Cross working with Optum to collect medical records for Medicare Risk Adjustment	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	May 1, 2021
Updates to the AIM Specialty Health musculoskeletal program clinical appropriateness	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	May 1, 2021
Maximizing efficient, high quality COVID-19 screenings	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	May 1, 2021
Helping our members	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	May 1, 2021
Helping our members	May 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	May 1, 2021
Clinical criteria updates notification November 2020	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Apr 1, 2021
The health of millennials: Trends in behavioral health conditions	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Behavioral Health	Apr 1, 2021
Correction: Updated formulary lists for commercial health plan pharmacy benefit effective April 1, 2021	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Pharmacy	Apr 1, 2021
Pharmacy information available on anthem.com/ca	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Pharmacy	Apr 1, 2021
Does your practice offer telehealth services? Let us know!	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2021
Interactive bilingual website Taking Action for Our Health Exclusively developed for the Latino Community	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2021
Join Anthem Blue Cross in talking about racism and its impact on health	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2021
Keeping up with routine vaccination during COVID-19: Well-child visits vaccinations are essential services	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2021
Attention facilities: Sending admission, discharge and transfer data to Anthem Blue Cross results in improved care management for patients	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2021
Make the change to digital authorization/referral and hospital admission notifications using EDI	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2021
Anthem Blue Cross cost transparency	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2021
Provider transparency update	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2021
Payer Spaces: name change announcement	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2021
Understanding Availity roles for electronic data interchange	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2021
Provider education	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2021
Network leasing arrangements	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2021
Important coding update for the AIM sleep program	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Apr 1, 2021
Clinical guidelines CG-Lab-11	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Apr 1, 2021
Maximizing efficient, high quality COVID-19 screenings	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Apr 1, 2021
HEDIS 2021 Federal Employee Program® medical record request requirements	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Federal Employee Plan (FEP)	Apr 1, 2021
Prior authorization for specialty pharmacy	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2021
November 2020 medical policies and utilization management guidelines update	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2021
Clinical criteria updates notification November 2020	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2021
There is something new happening at Anthem Blue Cross	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2021
Iron infusion medical step therapy notice	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2021
Clinical criteria updates notification December 2020	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2021
April – Defeat diabetes month	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2021
Health education classes	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2021
Diabetes prevention program	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2021
Requirements for using the Staying Healthy Assessment tool in an electronic format	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2021
Tobacco cessation requirements for Medi-Cal Managed Care providers	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2021
Does your practice offer telehealth services? Let us know!	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Apr 1, 2021
In-office assessment	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Apr 1, 2021
Oncology dose reduction program beginning July 1, 2021	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Apr 1, 2021
Clinical Criteria updates notification November 2020	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Apr 1, 2021
Clinical Criteria updates notification December 2020	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Apr 1, 2021
Oncology dose reduction program beginning July 1, 2021	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Apr 1, 2021
Clinical criteria updates notification December 2020	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Apr 1, 2021
Prior authorization required for specialty pharmacy drugs	April 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2021
Information from Anthem for Care Providers About COVID-19 (March 12, 2021) We recently updated information about COVID-19 vaccines.	COVID-19 Information	Administrative	Mar 12, 2021
Behavioral Health communication update	March 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Behavioral Health	Mar 1, 2021
Pharmacy information available on anthem.com/ca	March 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Pharmacy	Mar 1, 2021
Medical attachment capability, itemized bill and more!	March 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Mar 1, 2021
Anthem Blue Connection Exclusive Provider Organization Network Launch	March 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Mar 1, 2021
Timely Access Regulations and Language Assistance Program	March 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Mar 1, 2021
Anthem Blue Cross provider directory and provider data updates	March 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Mar 1, 2021
Easily update provider demographics with the online Provider Maintenance Form	March 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Mar 1, 2021
Provider Education	March 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Mar 1, 2021
Stay “in the know” at no charge!	March 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Mar 1, 2021
Network leasing arrangements	March 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Mar 1, 2021
Update: Notice of changes to the AIM Small Joint Surgery Guideline	March 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Mar 1, 2021
Claims editing update for ICD-10-CM Excludes 1 notes	March 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Reimbursement Policies	Mar 1, 2021
Access to more claim denial information is now self-service	March 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Mar 1, 2021
MCG Care Guidelines 24th edition customization	March 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Mar 1, 2021
March – Child life month	March 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Mar 1, 2021
Coding spotlight: Overview of the 2021 evaluation and management changes	March 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Mar 1, 2021
New provider directory indicator for telehealth services	March 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Mar 1, 2021
DME checklist of information needed from providers	March 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Mar 1, 2021
MCG Care Guidelines 24th edition customization	March 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Mar 1, 2021
Access to more claim denial information is now self-service	March 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Mar 1, 2021

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