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Articles

Title	Publication	Category	Date
2018 BCBSGa Provider Town Hall meeting schedule update	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jun 14, 2018
Availity Webinar Schedule	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jun 14, 2018
Availity is now our designated EDI Gateway	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jun 14, 2018
Ambulatory Surgery Center Services and Publix Members	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jun 14, 2018
Verifying eligibility for expanded hospice benefits	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jun 14, 2018
Receive Direct Deposit of Patient Payments with Healthcare Bill Payments	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jun 14, 2018
Reminder – Miscellaneous durable medical equipment billing guidelines	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jun 14, 2018
Clinical Practice and Preventive Health guidelines available on the web	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jun 14, 2018
Update to claim processing for services requiring AIM prior authorization	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Products & Programs	Jun 14, 2018
BCBSGa expands Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Site of Care (Level of Care) drug list	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Products & Programs	Jun 14, 2018
BCBSGa’s Individualized Care Program to support palliative care for commercial members	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Products & Programs	Jun 14, 2018
BCBSGa expands specialty pharmacy prior authorization list	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Pharmacy	Jun 14, 2018
Reminder: BCBSGa accepts prior authorization requests for prescription medications online	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Pharmacy	Jun 14, 2018
Pharmacy information available on anthem.com	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Pharmacy	Jun 14, 2018
Updates to AIM Musculoskeletal Program Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Policy Updates	Jun 14, 2018
Coverage Guideline not implemented - Cervical Cancer Screening Using Cytology and Human Papillomavirus Testing (CG-MED-53)	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Policy Updates	Jun 14, 2018
BCBSGa Adopts MCG Care Guidelines for Behavioral Health Services	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Policy Updates	Jun 14, 2018
6/01/18 Notification of Preapproval List Changes (Including Non-AIM and moving to AIM)	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Policy Updates	Jun 14, 2018
Medical Policy and Clinical Guideline Updates 4/1/2018	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Policy Updates	Jun 14, 2018
Review of Reimbursement Policies – Professional	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Policy Updates	Jun 14, 2018
Reimbursement Policy Reminder - Durable Medical Equipment (Professional)	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Policy Updates	Jun 14, 2018
Reimbursement Policy Update - New Pharmaceutical Waste Facility Reimbursement Policy effective September 1, 2018 – Facility	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Policy Updates	Jun 14, 2018
Reimbursement Policy Update – Diagnosis-Related Group Newborn Inpatient Stays (Facility)	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Policy Updates	Jun 14, 2018
Cologuard covered for Medicare Advantage	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Medicare	Jun 14, 2018
Peer-to-peer process can help clarify clinical record	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Medicare	Jun 14, 2018
Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plans Offers Medicare Advantage Option	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Medicare	Jun 14, 2018
MA home health network to be delegated to myNEXUS	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Medicare	Jun 14, 2018
Medication adherence incentive offered to EPHC providers	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Medicare	Jun 14, 2018
Keep up with Medicare news	June 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Medicare	Jun 14, 2018
We’re changing our trade name	July 9, 2018 BCBSGa Network eUPDATE	Administrative	Jul 9, 2018
We’re changing our trade name	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jul 31, 2018
2018 BCBSGa provider Town Hall meeting schedule update	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jul 31, 2018
Member explanation of benefits gets a makeover	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jul 31, 2018
Care and Cost Finder – new sort option	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jul 31, 2018
BCBSGa to enhance automated claim edits for professional claims	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jul 31, 2018
Submit clinical information with request	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jul 31, 2018
Important information about billing colonoscopy and related anesthesia services	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jul 31, 2018
Federal Employee Program® (FEP) paper claims and claims related correspondence mailing address	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	State & Federal	Jul 31, 2018
Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) certified shared decision making aid available on the web	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jul 31, 2018
Improved claims escalation process	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jul 31, 2018
BCBSGa engages with Alliant Health Solutions	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jul 31, 2018
Availity is BCBSGa’s designated EDI Gateway	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jul 31, 2018
Interactive Care Reviewer (ICR) tool enhancements	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jul 31, 2018
Introduction to Availity EDI Gateway services for BCBSGa provider organizations	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jul 31, 2018
Streamlined workflow for solicited medical attachments	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jul 31, 2018
MyDiversePatients.com: A website to support your diverse patients	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jul 31, 2018
Are you looking for innovative ways to improve your patients’ experiences and earn CME credits?	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jul 31, 2018
Use the Provider Maintenance Form to update your practice information	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jul 31, 2018
Clinical Practice and Preventive Health guidelines available on the web	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jul 31, 2018
HEDIS® 2018: provider incentive winners announced	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Jul 31, 2018
Additional support available for members with rare conditions	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Products & Programs	Jul 31, 2018
BCBSGa expands specialty pharmacy prior authorization list	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Pharmacy	Jul 31, 2018
BCBSGa expands specialty pharmacy clinical site of care (level of care) drug list	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Pharmacy	Jul 31, 2018
BCBSGa to update drug lists supporting commercial health plans	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Pharmacy	Jul 31, 2018
BCBSGa accepts prior authorization requests for prescription medications online	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Pharmacy	Jul 31, 2018
BCBSGa applies daily morphine equivalent dosing limit	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Pharmacy	Jul 31, 2018
Pharmacy information available on the web	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Pharmacy	Jul 31, 2018
Updates to AIM advanced imaging clinical appropriateness guidelines	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Policy Updates	Jul 31, 2018
Update to AIM radiation oncology clinical appropriateness guidelines	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Policy Updates	Jul 31, 2018
Archived medical policy	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Jul 31, 2018
Important billing update for professional delivery claims	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Policy Updates	Jul 31, 2018
New prior authorization requirement for EGD services begins November 1, 2018	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Policy Updates	Jul 31, 2018
Professional reimbursement policy updates	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Reimbursement Policies	Jul 31, 2018
Notification of preapproval list changes 8/1/18	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Jul 31, 2018
Medical policy and clinical guideline updates 8/1/2018	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Jul 31, 2018
MA members receive incentives for completing screenings	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Medicare	Jul 31, 2018
BCBSGa adopts Milliman Care Guidelines for inpatient rehabilitation, subacute rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility clinical reviews	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Medicare	Jul 31, 2018
DME providers and physicians: important wheelchair prior authorization information	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Medicare	Jul 31, 2018
Submit PA medication requests electronically; new phone number for MA prescription PAs effective Sept. 1	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Medicare	Jul 31, 2018
CMS issues regulatory changes for short- and long-acting narcotics; days’ supply limits effective Jan. 1, 2019	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Medicare	Jul 31, 2018
MyDiversePatients.com addresses health care disparities	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Medicare	Jul 31, 2018
Keep up with Medicare news	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Medicare	Jul 31, 2018
Provider transparency update	August 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Aug 3, 2018
Now available: Get patient payments faster with Healthcare Bill Payments at bcbsga.com	September 1, 2018 BCBSGa Network eUPDATE	Administrative	Sep 1, 2018
BCBSGa launches additional changes to bcbsga.com in September	September 1, 2018 BCBSGa Network eUPDATE	Administrative	Sep 1, 2018
Submit electronic SOAP notes today using ePASS® and receive $100 each	September 1, 2018 BCBSGa Network eUPDATE	Administrative	Sep 1, 2018
Reminder to use Laboratory Corporation of America	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Special Investigations Unit updates	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Availity EDI Gateway webinars scheduled	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
New operating system changes	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
BCBSGa and Availity have partnered to operate the EDI Gateway	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Integrated medical and behavioral healthcare services	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Refer patients to in-network providers	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Explore new enhancements to the Education and Reference Center	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Tips for billing CPT modifier 33	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Use the Provider Maintenance Form to update your practice information	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Clinical Practice and Preventive Health guidelines available on the web	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Administrative	Oct 1, 2018
Notice about the PAR Network	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Products & Programs	Oct 1, 2018
BCBSGa Community Care Coordination expands relationship with Preferred Community Health Partners to support commercial members with complex needs	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Products & Programs	Oct 1, 2018
BCBSGa fights opioid addiction: Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes and Quality Medication-Assisted Therapy	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Products & Programs	Oct 1, 2018
BCBSGa expands specialty pharmacy prior authorization list	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Pharmacy	Oct 1, 2018
BCBSGa expands specialty pharmacy clinically equivalent drug list	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Pharmacy	Oct 1, 2018
BCBSGa expands specialty pharmacy level of care (clinical site of care) drug list	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Pharmacy	Oct 1, 2018
Access patient-specific drug benefit information through EMR	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Pharmacy	Oct 1, 2018
Pharmacy information available on the web	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Pharmacy	Oct 1, 2018
Update to AIM Specialty Health radiation oncology clinical appropriateness guidelines	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Oct 1, 2018
Update to AIM Specialty Health sleep disorder management clinical appropriateness guidelines	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Oct 1, 2018
Update to AIM Specialty Health clinical appropriateness guidelines: advanced imaging appropriate use criteria: imaging of the heart	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Oct 1, 2018
New reimbursement policy: readmissions (Facility)	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Reimbursement Policies	Oct 1, 2018
New reimbursement policy: Revenue Code Billing (Facility)	October 2018 BCBSGa Provider Newsletter	Reimbursement Policies	Oct 1, 2018

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