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Title	Publication	Category	Date
Easily update provider demographics with the online Provider Maintenance Form	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross provider directory and provider data updates	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2020
Provider transparency update	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
Anthem Blue Cross to enhance claim edits for outpatient facility claims	February 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Feb 1, 2019
Commercial Risk Adjustment, retrospective program begins	June 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Jun 1, 2019
Commercial risk adjustment reporting update, retrospective program continues	October 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2019
Network leasing arrangements	September 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2020
Easily update provider demographics with the online Provider Maintenance Form	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross provider directory and provider data updates	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
Reminder review of ICD-10 CM coding guidelines - professional	February 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Feb 1, 2019
Matrix mobile bus	October 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2019
Network leasing arrangements	October 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2020
Easily update provider demographics with the online Provider Maintenance Form	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
Workers’ Compensation Physicians Acknowledgments required by California Code of Regulations	February 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Feb 1, 2019
Workers’ Compensation other payor “Farmers Insurance Company”	October 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2019
Workers’ Compensation Physician Acknowledgments Required by California Code of Regulations	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 2018
Contracted provider claim escalation process	February 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Feb 1, 2019
Timely access regulations and language assistance program	October 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2019
Action Required: 2021 Member Grievance and Appeals Attestation Requirement	Action Required: 2021 Member Grievance and Appeals Attestation Requirement	Administrative	Nov 17, 2021
Sign-up now for our Network eUPDATE today – it’s free!	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 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
US antibiotic awareness week is November 11-18, 2019!	October 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2019
Network leasing arrangements	August 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Aug 16, 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
Provider Education seminars, webinars, workshops and more!	February 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Feb 1, 2019
Contracted provider claim escalation process	October 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2019
Provider transparency update	November 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2021
CAA: Current provider directory information is key for members and providers to engage with you seamlessly	September 2022 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2022
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
Anthem Blue Cross provider directory and provider data updates	February 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Feb 1, 2019
Provider Education seminars, webinars, workshops and more!	October 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2019
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
Anthem Blue Cross cost transparency	November 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2021
California Department of Managed Health Care All Plan Letters mid-year 2022 and 2021	September 2022 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2022
Integrated medical and behavioral healthcare services	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Easily update provider demographics with the online Provider Maintenance Form	February 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Feb 1, 2019
Anthem Blue Cross provider directory and provider data updates	October 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2019
Update regarding annual wellness visits for ACA-compliant health plans	November 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2021
Continuing to Explore the Intersection of Race and Disability	September 2022 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2022
Misrouted protected health information (PHI)	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Easily update provider demographics with the online Provider Maintenance Form	October 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2019
Time to prepare for HEDIS® medical record review	November 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2021
California Department of Managed Health Care All Plan Letter 22-017 on the coverage of COVID-19 therapeutics	September 2022 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2022
Anthem Blue Cross' PERS Select PPO update	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Sign-up now for our Network eUPDATE today – it’s free!	February 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Feb 1, 2019
Sign-up now for our Provider News today at no charge!	October 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2019
Reducing the burden of medical record review and improving health outcomes with HEDIS® ECDS reporting	November 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2021
Help for members impacted by wildfires in California	September 2022 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2022
Special Investigations Unit updates	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Network leasing arrangements	February 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Feb 1, 2019
Network leasing arrangements	October 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2019
CME credits available in 2021 for a variety of clinical quality webinars – register now!	November 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2021
Important information about women’s preventive care visits	September 2022 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2022
Individual on and off exchange plans – 2019 benefit year update	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Provider claim payment disputes for Anthem Blue Cross’ Commercial lines of business	November 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2021
Drug code billing reminder	September 2022 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2022
Dispute resolution compliance	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
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
Join Anthem Blue Cross in talking about racism and its impact on health and earn continuing education credits!	November 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2021
Timely Access Regulations and Language Assistance program	September 2022 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2022
Workers’ Compensation Physicians Acknowledgments required by California Code of Regulations	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Avoid claim denials: VYNE medical attachment program has expired Advise clearinghouses we no longer accept attachments through this vendor to avoid claim denials.	November 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2021
Anthem Blue Cross to accept Hospital in Home services	September 2022 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2022
Availity EDI Gateway Webinars Scheduled	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Important update: Help for members impacted by wildfires in California	Important update: Help for members impacted by wildfires in California	Administrative	Aug 12, 2021
Be antibiotics aware: Protect your patient	November 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2021
Who is Availity?	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Federal Resources Available for Care Providers and Employers in the Federal CARES Act During the COVID-19 crisis, care providers are working to keep the country running while navigating the financial impact it is having on them. To help care providers navigate the resources available to them Anthem Blue Cross has compiled information on programs we have learned about that could provide additional financial relief during this crisis.	COVID-19 Information - California – Publication RETIRED as of November 8, 2022	Administrative	Apr 15, 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
Surprisingly easy ways to help patients quit smoking cigarettes	November 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2021
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
Misrouted protected health information	December 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Dec 1, 2018
Change in coverage for continuous glucose monitors for some fully insured groups	November 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2021
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
Claims system updates for 2019: Professional	December 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Dec 1, 2018
Anthem Blue Cross announces changes to post-payment audits conducted on our behalf	May 2022 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	May 1, 2022
Explore new enhancements to the Education and Reference Center	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Include referring provider name and NPI on home infusion therapy and ambulatory infusion suite professional claims	November 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2021
Coding tips for reporting administration of Spravato®	May 2022 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	May 1, 2022
Contracted provider claim escalation process	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
CAA: Timely updates help keep our provider directories current	May 2022 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	May 1, 2022
New Blue HPN plans now in effect	January 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Jan 1, 2021
Important update: Help for members impacted by wildfires in California	September 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2021
Resources to support diverse patients and communities	May 2022 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	May 1, 2022
Coding tip: Claims processed with Modifier 79 should be reported by the same health care professional	December 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Dec 1, 2018
National accounts 2022 pre-certification list	September 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2021
Anthem Blue Cross’ High-Performance network: Added Santa Clara Unified School District	May 2022 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	May 1, 2022
Continuing to Explore the Intersection of Race and Disability	Continuing to Explore the Intersection of Race and Disability forum - California	Administrative	Sep 9, 2022
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
Your participation is required: Timely access regulations and language assistance program	September 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2021
May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month: We’ve got this!	May 2022 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	May 1, 2022
AIM Specialty Health will transition to Carelon Medical Benefits Management Inc.	February 2023 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Feb 1, 2023
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) number: Additional information	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2020
Statin therapy for patients with diabetes Achieve 90% patient statin therapy adherence with a personalized approach.	September 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Sep 1, 2021
Alcohol use disorder has a big cost	May 2022 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	May 1, 2022
Monkeypox resources and recommendations for our care providers	Monkeypox resources and recommendations for our care providers	Administrative	Sep 16, 2022
Provider Education seminars, webinars, workshops and more!	October 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Anthem Blue Cross launches additional changes to anthem.com/ca in March	March 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider Newsletter - California	Administrative	Mar 1, 2019
Availity attachment tools for Anthem Blue Cross and Affiliate Payers – live webinars	November 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Nov 1, 2020

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