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Jun 6, 2019

Anthem to acquire Beacon Health Options

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Title	Publication	Category	Date
Anthem Blue Cross is hosting a BlueCard (Out of Area) Refresher Webinar	June 13, 2019: Anthem Blue Cross eUPDATE - California	Administrative	Jun 13, 2019
Anthem to acquire Beacon Health Options	N/A	Administrative	Jun 6, 2019
Anthem Blue Cross launches additional changes to anthem.com/ca for Q2	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Jun 1, 2019
Timely access regulations and language assistance program	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Products & Programs	Jun 1, 2019
Anthem Blue Cross announces changes in medical non-oncology specialty drug reviews effective June 15, 2019	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Pharmacy	Jun 1, 2019
Pharmacy information available on anthem.com/ca	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Pharmacy	Jun 1, 2019
NEW! Request clinical appeals through Interactive Care Reviewer	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Jun 1, 2019
Interactive Care Reviewer – a more efficient way to obtain immediate authorizations	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Jun 1, 2019
Commercial Risk Adjustment, retrospective program begins	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Jun 1, 2019
New ICR Immediate Decision list posted on Availity Payer Spaces	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Jun 1, 2019
Commercial Risk Adjustment, retrospective program begins	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Jun 1, 2019
Coming in September! Electronic attachments	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Jun 1, 2019
Workers’ Compensation acknowledgments required	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Jun 1, 2019
Medical treatment utilization schedule updates for Workers’ Compensation	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Jun 1, 2019
Contracted provider claim escalation process	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Jun 1, 2019
Provider Education seminars, webinars, workshops and more!	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Jun 1, 2019
Anthem Blue Cross provider directory and provider data updates	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Jun 1, 2019
Easily update provider demographics with the online Provider Maintenance Form	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Jun 1, 2019
Network leasing arrangements	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Jun 1, 2019
Clinical practice and preventive health guidelines available online	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Policy Updates	Jun 1, 2019
Update: Sepsis coding	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Jun 1, 2019
Reimbursement Policy Update – Scope of License (professional)	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Reimbursement Policies	Jun 1, 2019
Why do patients stop taking their prescribed medications and what can you do to help them?	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	Jun 1, 2019
Keep up with Medicare news	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	Jun 1, 2019
Why do patients stop taking their prescribed medications and what can you do to help them?	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jun 1, 2019
Billing instructions of A and B codes for medical supplies	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jun 1, 2019
Complex case management program	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jun 1, 2019
Important information about utilization management	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jun 1, 2019
Members’ rights and responsibilities statement	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jun 1, 2019
2019 Utilization management affirmative statement concerning utilization management decisions	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jun 1, 2019
2019 Utilization management affirmative statement concerning utilization management decisions	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Cal MediConnect	Jun 1, 2019
Reimbursement policy update: Professional anesthesia services Policy 06-019, effective 09/01/2019	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Cal MediConnect	Jun 1, 2019
Partial hospitalization services	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Cal MediConnect	Jun 1, 2019
Submitting corrected claims	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Cal MediConnect	Jun 1, 2019
Pharmacy information available on anthem.com/ca	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Pharmacy	May 1, 2019
Member grievance process and forms must be made available upon request at provider offices	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	May 1, 2019
Anthem Blue Cross contracted ambulance providers	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	May 1, 2019
Anthem Blue Cross Commercial Risk Adjustment reporting update: Health Assessment requests for 2019: Alternative reporting engagement	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	May 1, 2019
Electronic Member ID Cards – Easy online access on the Availity Portal	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	May 1, 2019
Service type expansion – what’s new New Service Types added in Eligibility and Benefits	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	May 1, 2019
Attention! Availity launches changes to our Medical Attachment submission tool	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	May 1, 2019
Let’s Vaccinate	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	May 1, 2019
Workers’ Compensation Physicians Acknowledgments required by California Code of Regulations	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	May 1, 2019
Expedited grievances	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	May 1, 2019
Contracted provider claim escalation process	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	May 1, 2019
Provider Education seminars, webinars, workshops and more!	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	May 1, 2019
Anthem Blue Cross provider directory and provider data updates	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	May 1, 2019
Easily update provider demographics with the online Provider Maintenance Form	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	May 1, 2019
Sign-up now for our Network eUPDATE today – it’s free!	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	May 1, 2019
Network leasing arrangements	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	May 1, 2019
Clinical practice and preventive health guidelines available online	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Policy Updates	May 1, 2019
Update: Drug Screen Testing (professional)	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Reimbursement Policies	May 1, 2019
Fall prevention tips	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	May 1, 2019
Medical records request for risk adjustment	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	May 1, 2019
Medicare Advantage reimbursement policy provider bulletin	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	May 1, 2019
Partial hospitalization services	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	May 1, 2019
New incentive program reimbursement for select CPT Category II codes	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	May 1, 2019
Prior authorization requirements for DME repair and portable oxygen concentrator	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	May 1, 2019
Update: Evaluation and management with Modifier 25	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	May 1, 2019
Keep up with Medicare news	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	May 1, 2019
Clinical criteria updates	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	May 1, 2019
Electronic claim payment reconsideration	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	May 1, 2019
Latest updates to Electronic Data Interchange Gateway migration	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	May 1, 2019
Medical records request for risk adjustment	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Cal MediConnect	May 1, 2019
Update: Evaluation and management with Modifier 25	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Cal MediConnect	May 1, 2019
MMP Prior authorization requirements for DME repair and portable oxygen concentrator	May 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Cal MediConnect	May 1, 2019
Measles Telebriefing for Healthcare Community Briefing Invitation : Please join the call today at 3:00 p.m. Public Health leadership and subject matter experts will discuss what happens when exposures occur, measles immunization efforts, and preventive measures.	April 29, 2019: Anthem Blue Cross eUPDATE - California	Administrative	Apr 29, 2019
Member Grievance Forms Availability Requirements for Providers	April 8, 2019: Anthem Blue Cross eUPDATE - California	Administrative	Apr 8, 2019
Pharmacy information available on anthem.com/ca	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Pharmacy	Apr 1, 2019
New look to Claim Status and Secure Messaging on the Availity Portal (for California)	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2019
Now available Anthem Blue Cross’ new Digital Enrollment application	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2019
Anthem Blue Cross Commercial Risk Adjustment (CRA) reporting update: Accurate coding helps provide a comprehensive picture of patients’ health and services provided	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2019
Workers’ Compensation Physicians Acknowledgments required by California Code of Regulations	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2019
Contracted provider claim escalation process	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2019
Provider Education seminars, webinars, workshops and more!	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2019
Anthem Blue Cross provider directory and provider data updates	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2019
Easily update provider demographics with the online Provider Maintenance Form	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2019
Sign-up now for our Network eUPDATE today – it’s free!	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2019
Network leasing arrangements	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2019
Misrouted protected health information	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2019
Clinical practice and preventive health guidelines available online	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Policy Updates	Apr 1, 2019
Update: New prior authorization for Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Services will begin May 1, 2019	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Apr 1, 2019
Treatment guidelines for Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule update, effective April 18, 2019	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Apr 1, 2019
Update regarding evaluation and management with modifier 25 same day as procedure when a prior E/M for the same or similar service has occurred	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	Apr 1, 2019
Coming soon: Reimbursement for select HEDIS-related CPT II codes for Medicare Advantage members	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	Apr 1, 2019
Medicare preferred PPO plan available to Laborers Health and Welfare Trust Fund for Northern California retirees	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	Apr 1, 2019
Electronic claim payment reconsideration	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	Apr 1, 2019
Keep up with Medicare news	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	Apr 1, 2019
Reimbursement policy update, Modifier 22: Increased procedural service	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2019
November 2018 Medical Policies and Clinical Utilization Management Guidelines update	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2019
Practitioners’ rights during credentialing process	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2019
Provider surveys	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2019
Diabetes prevention program	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2019
Tobacco cessation requirements for Medi-Cal Managed Care (Medi-Cal) providers	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2019
Medical necessity review for appropriate level of care	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2019
Appointment access standards	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2019
Regulatory updates	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2019
Clinical Criteria updates	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2019
Nicotine replacement products	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2019
Health education classes and Language assistance programs	April 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2019

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