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Title	Publication	Category	Date
2021 FEP® Benefit information available online	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Federal Employee Plan (FEP)	Jan 1, 2021
CORRECTION: Transition to AIM Small Joint guidelines is effective February 4, 2021	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jan 1, 2021
New specialty pharmacy medical step therapy requirements	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jan 1, 2021
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jan 1, 2021
August 2020 Medical Policies and Utilization Management Guidelines update	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jan 1, 2021
Coding spotlight: HEDIS MY 2021	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jan 1, 2021
Disease Management/Population health program	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jan 1, 2021
CORRECTION: Transition to AIM Small Joint guidelines is effective February 4, 2021	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2021
Policy update – emergency department: Leveling of Evaluation and Management services	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2021
Keep up with Medicare news	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2021
2020 Medicare risk adjustment provider trainings	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2021
SNF admission reporting requirements for D-SNP plans	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2021
Policy update – Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Services, Professional	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2021
Updates to AIM Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines for Radiation	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2021
Updates to AIM Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines for Advanced Imaging	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2021
Updates to AIM Specialty Health Cardiac Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2021
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2021
United Food and Commercial Workers Unions offers Medicare Advantage option	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2021
The University of the Pacific offers Medicare Advantage option	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2021
Intel Corporation in California moves to Medicare Advantage plan from Anthem Blue Cross	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2021
Inland Empire International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – National Electrical Contractors Association health plan in California moves to a Medicare Advantage plan from Anthem Blue Cross	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2021
Los Angeles County Office of Education moves to Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plan	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2021
CORRECTION: Transition to AIM Small Joint guidelines is effective February 4, 2021	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Jan 1, 2021
August 2020 MMP Medical Policies and Utilization Management Guidelines update	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Jan 1, 2021
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
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
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
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
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Aug 1, 2020
Regulatory updates	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Aug 1, 2020
Submit behavioral health authorizations via our online Interactive Care Reviewer tool	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Aug 1, 2020
New MCG Care Guidelines 24th edition	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Aug 1, 2020
Provider data update	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Aug 1, 2020
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Aug 1, 2020
2020 Medicare risk adjustment provider trainings	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Aug 1, 2020
Submit behavioral health authorizations via our online Interactive Care Reviewer tool	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Aug 1, 2020
New MCG Care Guidelines 24th edition	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Aug 1, 2020
AIM Musculoskeletal program expansion	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Aug 1, 2020
Waived copays, deductibles and coinsurance for CCM, complex CCM and TCM	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Aug 1, 2020
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Aug 1, 2020
Submit behavioral health authorizations via our online Interactive Care Reviewer tool	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Aug 1, 2020
New MCG Care Guidelines 24th edition	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Aug 1, 2020
Updates to AIM musculoskeletal program clinical appropriateness guidelines	August 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Aug 1, 2020
Medical policies and clinical utilization management guidelines update	July 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jul 1, 2020
2020 affirmative statement concerning utilization management decisions	July 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jul 1, 2020
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates	July 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jul 1, 2020
Coding spotlight: Provider guide to coding for cardiovascular conditions	July 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jul 1, 2020
Access to care standards	July 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jul 1, 2020
Modifier use reminders	July 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jul 1, 2020
Prior authorization requirements for angiographic evaluation of stenotic or thrombosed	July 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jul 1, 2020
Now caring for Medi-Cal Managed Care members under Anthem Blue Cross for Adventist Health Tulare	July 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jul 1, 2020
Now caring for Medi-Cal Managed Care members under Anthem Blue Cross for Palmdale Regional	July 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jul 1, 2020

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