We are continuing our series of “Working with Anthem” webinars for 2020.  These webinars are focused on one topic each session, and designed to help our providers and their staff learn how to use the tools currently available to improve operational efficiency when working with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem).

2020 Subject Specific Webinars -- August schedule

 

Topic:	Quick Tips for adding, changing, terming a provider using the Provider Maintenance Form
Date/Time:	Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 12-1pm MT
Description:	Learn "Quick Tips" for adding, changing, terming a provider using our Provider Maintenance Form (PMF). Anthem contracted providers are required to update their demographic information when changes occur to their practice / organization using our online Provider Maintenance Form (PMF). Learn how to utilize the online PMF to submit changes such as the following: • Change of address/location • Name change • Tax ID changes • Provider leaving a group or a single location • Change in phone/fax numbers • Closing a practice location • Change in status for Accepting New Patients • Plus more!
Registration link:	https://anthem.webex.com/anthem/onstage/g.php?PRID=b6a696587e498199466cadc7231c908d

 

Webinars are offered using Cisco WebEx. There is no cost to attend.  Access to the internet, an email address and telephone is all that's needed.  Attendance is limited, so please register today.

 

Watch for additional topics and dates in future issues of our monthly provider newsletter throughout the year.  We also will continue to offer our Fall Provider Seminars which will continue to cover a variety of topics in face-to-face and webinar options.

 

Recorded sessions: 

Most sessions are recorded and playback versions are available on our Registration Page.  The top portion of the page will show “Upcoming Events” and the bottom portion will show “Event Recordings”.

 

Note:  Even if you are unavailable to attend, please register to ensure you receive the event recording password once available as it’s distributed to all that register. 

 

 

561-0820-PN-CO

Anthem contracted providers are required to update their demographic information when changes occur to their practice / organization, including:

 

• Change of address/location
• Name change
• Tax ID changes
• Provider leaving a group or a single location
• Change in phone/fax numbers
• Closing a practice location
• Change in status for Accepting New Patients
• Plus more

 

As a reminder, our Find Care online tool is used by consumers, members, brokers, and providers to identify in-network physicians and other health care providers supporting member health plans.

 

Action Needed:

To help ensure we have the most current and accurate information, please take a moment to access the Find Care tool and review how you and your practice are being displayed.

• Select Search as a Guest, then Search by All Plans and Networks
• Enter the appropriate search criteria to find your Provider information

 

 

Report discrepancies:

Please make any necessary corrections using the Provider Maintenance Form. The Provider Maintenance Form (PMF) is available online at anthem.com. Select Providers │ under Provider Resources heading, select Provider Maintenance Form (Note: select Colorado, if you haven’t done so already).  The PMF can be found on the Availity Portal by selecting your state │ Payer Spaces │ Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield │Resources │ Provider Maintenance Form.

 

Tips for submitting your updates:

 

• Address changes:

 

• You must select both of the following option to make a complete address change:
  • Address -- Add Location to add a NEW address, and
  • Address -- Terminate to remove an OLD
• Note: Please ensure you are submitting this for all address types; e.g. physical, billing, correspondence addresses, etc.

 

• Termination changes:
  
  
  • Provider Leaving a Group:
    • Use this option to select when it is 1 provider leaving a group.
  • Termination of Provider Participation Agreement:

Use this option when the entire Tax ID is terming

• Roster or List updates:
  
  
  • When making changes for organizations, utilize the Roster or List updates when:
    • your organization is delegated credentialing, or
    • Making 5 or more demographic changes to your organization
  • Note: Access this option by selecting Organization, then select Roster of List Updates
    
    

 

“Working with Anthem” webinar -- August

Don’t forget we are also hosting our “Working with Anthem” webinar and this month’s topic will help Quick Tips for adding, changing, terming a provider using the Provider Maintenance Form. Anthem contracted providers are required to update their demographic information when changes occur to their practice / organization using our online Provider Maintenance Form (PMF).

Learn how to utilize the online PMF to submit changes such as the following:

• Change of address/location
• Name change
• Tax ID changes
• Provider leaving a group or a single location
• Change in phone/fax numbers
• Closing a practice location
• Change in status for Accepting New Patients
• Plus more!

 

Check out our registration link to register today!

 

 

562-0820-PN-CO