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Title	Publication	Category	Date
New newsletter format launched today!	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
MyDiversePatients.com A website to support your diverse patients	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
Important changes to Anthem Blue Cross’ specialty pharmacy clinical site of care	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Pharmacy	Aug 16, 2018
Delay in launch of prior authorization for Lutathera until November 1, 2018	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Aug 16, 2018
Anthem Blue Cross’ new Musculoskeletal Program to implement August 15, 2018	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Aug 16, 2018
Check out the enhancements to the Interactive Care Reviewer tool!	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
Availity partners with Anthem Blue Cross as their designated EDI Gateway	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
The Anthem Workers’ Compensation Digital Marketplace is the new PPO! This is a must read for physical therapists and MRI/Radiology providers	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
Member explanation of benefits gets a makeover	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
Health Care Reform Updates (including Health Insurance Exchange) Important information available online	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
Mailing address for Federal Employee Program: Paper claims and claims related correspondence	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Federal Employee Plan (FEP)	Aug 16, 2018
Important information about billing colonoscopy and related anesthesia services	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
Anthem Blue Cross to enhance automated claim edits for professional claims	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
Contracted provider claim escalation process	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
Provider Education seminars, webinars, workshops and more!	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
Webinar for Availity EDI Gateway services	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
Provider transparency update	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
Anthem Blue Cross provider directory and provider data updates	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
Easily update provider demographics with the online Provider Maintenance Form	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
Workers’ Compensation Physician Acknowledgments Required by California Code of Regulations	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
Sign-up now for our Network eUPDATE today – it’s free!	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
Network leasing arrangements	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
Clinical practice and preventive health guidelines available online	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Aug 16, 2018
Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) aid available on the web	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Aug 16, 2018
Additional support available for members with rare conditions	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Aug 16, 2018
Prior authorization requirements for Cabazitaxel (Jevtana	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Aug 16, 2018
Prior authorization requirement for injectable/infusible drugs: mepolizumab (Nucala) and reslizumab (Cinqair)	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Aug 16, 2018
Anthem Blue Cross adopts 22nd edition of the MCG care guidelines	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Aug 16, 2018
Regulatory updates	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Aug 16, 2018
Important information about utilization management	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Aug 16, 2018
Member rights and responsibilities statement	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Aug 16, 2018
Coding spotlight: Obesity	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Aug 16, 2018
Electronic data interchange migration to Availity	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Aug 16, 2018
Reimbursement policy update; Medical recalls, policy 06-111 – effective November 1, 2018	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Aug 16, 2018
Prior authorization requirements for Azedra (iobenguane l 131) and Poteligeo (mogamulizumab)	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Cal MediConnect	Aug 16, 2018
Electronic data interchange migration to Availity	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Cal MediConnect	Aug 16, 2018
Reimbursement policy update; Medical recalls, policy 06-111 – effective November 1, 2018	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Cal MediConnect	Aug 16, 2018
MA members receive incentives for completing screenings	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	Aug 16, 2018
DME providers and physicians: important wheelchair prior authorization information	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	Aug 16, 2018
Submit PA medication requests electronically; new phone number for MA prescription PAs	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	Aug 16, 2018
CMS issues regulatory changes for short- and long-acting narcotics; days’ supply limits effective January 1, 2019	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	Aug 16, 2018
Keep up with Medicare news	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	Aug 16, 2018
CA Workers’ Compensation formulary in effect Drug formulary transition for injured workers	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Pharmacy	Aug 16, 2018
Anthem Blue Cross to update drug lists supporting commercial health plans	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Pharmacy	Aug 16, 2018
Anthem Blue Cross accepts prior authorization requests for prescription medications online	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Pharmacy	Aug 16, 2018
Daily morphine equivalent dosing limit	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Pharmacy	Aug 16, 2018
Pharmacy information available on anthem.com/ca	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Pharmacy	Aug 16, 2018
Changes to Anthem Blue Cross' Provider Communications page	August 31, 2018: Anthem Blue Cross eUPDATE - California	Administrative	Aug 31, 2018
Reminder: Reimbursement Policy Update - Claims requiring additional documentation (Facility)	August 31, 2018: Anthem Blue Cross eUPDATE - California	Reimbursement Policies	Aug 31, 2018
Now Available: Get patient payments faster with Healthcare Bill Payments at anthem.com	August 31, 2018: Anthem Blue Cross eUPDATE - California	Administrative	Aug 31, 2018
Anthem Blue Cross launches additional changes to anthem.com in September	August 31, 2018: Anthem Blue Cross eUPDATE - California	Administrative	Aug 31, 2018
Anthem Blue Cross is hosting a Secure Messaging Webinar There is still time to sign up for the session on September 5, 2018	September 4, 2018: Anthem Blue Cross eUPDATE - California	Administrative	Sep 4, 2018
Don’t leave money on the table! Submit electronic SOAP notes today using ePASS and receive $100 each	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Products & Programs	Oct 1, 2018
Anthem Blue Cross Language Assistance Program	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Products & Programs	Oct 1, 2018
Anthem Blue Cross accepts prior authorization requests for prescription medications online	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Pharmacy	Oct 1, 2018
Pharmacy information available on anthem.com/ca	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Pharmacy	Oct 1, 2018
Anthem Blue Cross launches additional changes to anthem.com/ca in October	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Update regarding HCPCS code A0998 – Ambulance response and treatment with no transport	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Anthem Blue Cross Community Care Coordination expands relationship with Preferred Community Health Partners to support commercial members with complex needs	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Integrated medical and behavioral healthcare services	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Misrouted protected health information (PHI)	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Anthem Blue Cross' PERS Select PPO update	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Special Investigations Unit updates	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Individual on and off exchange plans – 2019 benefit year update	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Dispute resolution compliance	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Workers’ Compensation Physicians Acknowledgments required by California Code of Regulations	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Availity EDI Gateway Webinars Scheduled	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Who is Availity?	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Anthem Blue Cross fights opioid addiction: Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes and Quality Medication-Assisted Therapy Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO)	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Tips for billing CPT modifier 33	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Access patient-specific drug benefit information through EMR	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Explore new enhancements to the Education and Reference Center	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Contracted provider claim escalation process	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Provider Education seminars, webinars, workshops and more!	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Anthem Blue Cross provider directory and provider data updates	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Easily update provider demographics with the online Provider Maintenance Form	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Sign-up now for our Network eUPDATE today – it’s free!	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Network leasing arrangements	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Clinical practice and preventive health guidelines available online	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Policy Updates	Oct 1, 2018
Genetic testing prior authorization by ordering physician helps ensure accurate lab payment	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	Oct 1, 2018
Anthem transitions MA back pain management and cardiology UM programs from OrthoNet to AIM	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	Oct 1, 2018
Please evaluate statin use for MA members with diabetes, cardiovascular disease	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	Oct 1, 2018
Medicare pharmacy and prescriber home starts January 2019	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	Oct 1, 2018
CalPERS Medicare Advantage plan members to receive new ID cards	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	Oct 1, 2018
Keep up with Medicare news	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medicare	Oct 1, 2018
Medical Policies and Clinical Utilization Management Guidelines update	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Oct 1, 2018
Vaginal birth after cesarean shared decision-making aid available	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Oct 1, 2018
Streamline workflow with solicited medical attachments	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Oct 1, 2018
Anthem Blue Cross opiod addiction: Extension for Community Health Care Outcomes and Quality Medication-Assisted Therapy	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Oct 1, 2018
Prior authorization requirements for Interferon beta-1a	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Oct 1, 2018
Prior authorization requirements for Somatrem	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Oct 1, 2018
Regulatory updates	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Oct 1, 2018
EDI Gateway migration	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Oct 1, 2018
Cervical length measurement by transvaginal ultrasound	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Oct 1, 2018
New pharmacy prior authorization fax number and new Provider Services phone number	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Oct 1, 2018
New pharmacy electronic prior authorization request tool effective November 4, 2018	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Oct 1, 2018
Prior authorization requirements for Part B drugs: Retacrit (epoetin alfa-epbx), Damoctocog and llumya (tildrakizumab)	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Cal MediConnect	Oct 1, 2018
Inpatient readmissions reimbursement policy update	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Oct 1, 2018
Short and long acting narcotics regulatory changes and limits to days’ supplies	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Cal MediConnect	Oct 1, 2018
Prior authorization requirments for Part B drugs: Moxetumomab Pasudotox, Cemiplimab and Fulphila (pegfilgrastim-jmbd)	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Cal MediConnect	Oct 1, 2018

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