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Nov 3, 2020

CORRECTION: Changes to utilization requirements for Avsola, Renflexis and Inflectra for CalPERS PPO members only!

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Title	Publication	Category	Date
CORRECTION: Changes to utilization requirements for Avsola, Renflexis and Inflectra for CalPERS PPO members only!	N/A	Pharmacy	Nov 3, 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
Information from Anthem for Care Providers About COVID-19 (Updated October 16, 2020) We recently updated FAQs about telehealth and telephonic-only care.	COVID-19 Information	Administrative	Oct 16, 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
Anthem Blue Cross provider directory and provider data updates	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2020
Easily update provider demographics with the online Provider Maintenance Form	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2020
Network leasing arrangements	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2020
Reimbursement policy update: Claims requiring additional documentation policy (facility)	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Reimbursement Policies	Oct 1, 2020
Prior authorization requirements for E0482	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Oct 1, 2020
Patient360 enhancement for medical providers	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Oct 1, 2020
Coding spotlight: Providers guide to coding for behavioral health disorders	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Oct 1, 2020
Prior authorization requirements for the below codes	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Oct 1, 2020
Evaluation and management services correct coding	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Oct 1, 2020
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Oct 1, 2020
In-office assessment program	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Oct 1, 2020
May 2020 medical policies and clinical utilization management guidelines update	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Oct 1, 2020
Patient360 enhancement for medical providers	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Oct 1, 2020
Prior authorization requirements for the below codes	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Oct 1, 2020
Update: Notice of changes to the AIM musculoskeletal program	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Oct 1, 2020
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Oct 1, 2020
Providers impacted by California Wildfires and Extreme Heat (updated on September 16, 2020)	September 16, 2020: Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 16, 2020
Predictive Analytics guide proactive support to patients undergoing chemo, resulting in lowered admissions	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Products & Programs	Sep 1, 2020
Important updates to Anthem Blue Cross’ formulary lists for commercial health plan pharmacy benefit	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Pharmacy	Sep 1, 2020
New provider directory indicators for medication assisted treatment (MAT) providers	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2020
Enhanced medical records submission process to support claims processing	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2020
Receive and respond to medical record requests for post pay audit via Change Healthcare’s Assurance Attach Assist Module	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross cost transparency	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2020
Provider transparency update	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2020
EDI Gateway Migration deadline is September 15, 2020	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2020
Patient360 adds Care Gap alert feedback for medical providers	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2020
Commercial Risk Adjustment reporting update: 2020 Prospective Program continues	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2020
Provider Education seminars, webinars, workshops and more!	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2020
Stay “in the know” at no charge!	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross provider directory and provider data updates	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2020
Easily update provider demographics with the online Provider Maintenance Form	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2020
Network leasing arrangements	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2020
What matters most online training course: Improving patient experience	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Sep 1, 2020
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Sep 1, 2020
Medical policies and clinical utilization management guidelines update	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Sep 1, 2020
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Sep 1, 2020
Transition to AIM Specialty Health rehabilitative services clinical appropriateness guidelines	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Sep 1, 2020
Providers impacted by California Wildfires and Extreme Heat	August 28, 2020: Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Aug 28, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross to update formulary lists for commercial health plan pharmacy benefit	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Pharmacy	Aug 1, 2020
Pharmacy information available on anthem.com/ca	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Pharmacy	Aug 1, 2020
Did you know? Referral requirements for students with University of California Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP) coverage	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Aug 1, 2020
Electronic claims submission: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Aug 1, 2020
Provider Contract and Fee Schedule Notifications coming soon!	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Aug 1, 2020
Resources to support diverse patients and communities	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Aug 1, 2020
Migrate your EDI transactions to Availity today	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Aug 1, 2020

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