May 22, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Pharmacy Announcements
Date: May 22, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Physicians, Providers, and Pharmacies From: HPSJ Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Subject: Formulary Update Business: Medi-Cal Effective August 3, 2020, the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee has approved the following changes. Additions to the Formulary: 1. Dulaglutide (Trulicity) 0.75 mg/0.5 mL, 1.5mg/0.5ml pen: PA required. Reserved [...]
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Join HPSJ for a web conference on June 25, 2020 at 7:30 am!
June 10, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES VALUE BASED PAYMENT (VBP) PROGRAM? Let HPSJ help you and your staff identify key steps to participate! Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 7:30 am Register Now If your practice is focused on delivering quality services and interested in increasing your earning potential, we encourage [...]Read more
Health Plan of San Joaquin welcomes new Chief Executive Officer
June 4, 2020 / by Health Plan / Covid-19, Press Releases
Bringing long experience as a California Nonprofit Medi-Cal Plan leader French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) has announced that Michael Schrader has joined the organization as chief executive officer. CEO Schrader has extensive managed care executive experience, including Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) and Medicare for Dual Eligible Individuals (Special Needs Plan […]
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Clinical Guideline: Reproductive Health in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases
June 3, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Pharmacy Announcements
The American College of Rheumatology recently published the organization’s first guideline on how to manage reproductive health issues in patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). Patients with RMDs face unique challenges as pregnancy may be associated with serious maternal or adverse fetal outcomes; furthermore, it is difficult to avoid use of medications in patients […]
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NP Thyroid recall provider alert
May 29, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Pharmacy Announcements
Date: May 28, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Pharmacies and Providers From: HPSJ Pharmacy Department Subject: NP Thyroid Recall Business: Medi-Cal We are sending this alert because your patients may have filled a prescription for NP Thyroid 30mg, 60mg or 90mg within the last six months (180 days). With FDA knowledge, Acella […]
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Health Plan Of San Joaquin Offers Support, Encouragement Oakdale Leader, May 27, 2020
May 28, 2020 / by Health Plan / Covid-19, News
Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) wants members, providers, and the community to continue to stay safe. The following is offered in that spirit of support. Stay informed – Our knowledge of the novel coronavirus is still limited. It may continue to cause problems until there is a safe and effective vaccine. Read Article
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Formulary Update Effective 8/3/2020
May 22, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Pharmacy Announcements
Date: May 22, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Physicians, Providers, and Pharmacies From: HPSJ Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Subject: Formulary Update Business: Medi-Cal Effective August 3, 2020, the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee has approved the following changes. Additions to the Formulary: 1. Dulaglutide (Trulicity) 0.75 mg/0.5 mL, 1.5mg/0.5ml pen: PA required. Reserved [...]Read more
DURING THIS TIME OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC – A MESSAGE FROM HEALTH PLAN OF SAN JOAQUIN
May 22, 2020 / by Health Plan / Covid-19, Press Releases
(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) wants members, providers, and our community to continue to stay safe. The following is offered in that spirit of support. Stay informed – Our knowledge of the Novel Corona virus is still limited. It may continue to cause problems until there is a safe […]
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From Health Plan of San Joaquin, help during MAY, NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
May 20, 2020 / by Health Plan / Covid-19, Press Releases
HOW ARE YOU FEELING? HPSJ CAN HELP Just because we’re mostly stuck inside You need not keep your feelings inside! Many of us are feeling stress. Is this you? Changes in sleep patterns. Problems sleeping or focusing. Greater use of alcohol, tobacco or other mixtures. And in the end, worries you may have a weaker […]
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Vital COVID mental health coverage from the Modesto Bee, including HPSJ provider Valerie Lamke (May 12, 2020, by Erin Tracy & Chrisanna Mink)
May 13, 2020 / by Health Plan / Covid-19, News
HPSJ members experiencing mental health concerns can call their county mental health plan, HPSJ Customer Service, or call Carelon Behavioral Health (previously known as Beacon Health Options) at 1.888.581.7526. Read Article
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Value Based Payment (VBP) program – Training Coming Soon – Register Today!
May 12, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: May 12, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Contracted Physicians From: Health Plan of San Joaquin Subject: Value Based Payment (VBP) program – Training Coming Soon – Register Today! Dear Health Plan of San Joaquin Contracted Provider, Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) is pleased to announce that the Department of Health […]
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