May 8, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Non-Contracted Provider
Date: May 7, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) NEMT Providers From: HPSJ Claims Department Subject: Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Billing Requirements Business: Medi-Cal Managed Care In accordance with Medi-Cal and California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) guidelines, the following information outlines the billing requirements for all Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) providers. Name […]
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Stress Awareness and Care Month – Stretched Beyond April During COVID-19 Pandemic (Latino Times, May 2020)
May 11, 2020 / by Health Plan / Covid-19, News
With COVID-19, it’s time to check in – and to keep checking in – with ourselves. Many of us have been staying home to stay safe. View PDF
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Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Billing Requirements
May 8, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Non-Contracted Provider
Date: May 7, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) NEMT Providers From: HPSJ Claims Department Subject: Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Billing Requirements Business: Medi-Cal Managed Care In accordance with Medi-Cal and California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) guidelines, the following information outlines the billing requirements for all Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) providers. Name […]
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OPINION: Central Valley Residents, We Must Act Now to Save Lives (California Health Report, Mar 30, 2020)
May 6, 2020 / by Health Plan / Covid-19, News
The urgent, plainspoken message to all of our community and the people of California, from Dr. Lakshmi Dhanvanthari, MD – “We can do this!” The Central Valley—like all of California—is on the verge of a tsunami of COVID-19 cases. The virus is here, and it is spreading exponentially. Read Article
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Health Officials Offer Myth Busters For Virus – (Escalon Times)
May 6, 2020 / by Health Plan / News
Health Officials Offer Myth Busters For Virus Representatives of the Health Plan of San Joaquin, HPSJ, have put together a ‘myth busters’ list for COVID-19, as residents learn to navigate life surrounding the pandemic. Read Article
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San Joaquin PHYSICIAN, Sprint 2020: HPSJ Stories (San Joaquin Medical Society)
May 6, 2020 / by Health Plan / News
New Provider Incentive Program from HPSJ E-Compliance Tool Kit available on HPSJ site Annual Cultural Training & Attestation Annual Fraud, Waste, Abuse Training & Attestation Palliative Care Options Program: HPSJ Invites Providers View PDF
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Drug Safety Communication: Withdrawal of All Ranitidine Products
May 5, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Pharmacy Announcements
Drug Safety Communication: Withdrawal of All Ranitidine Products Ranitidine is a histamine-2 blocker commonly used as an over-the-counter (OTC) medication to relieve and prevent heartburn. Prescription-strength ranitidine is also used to treat and prevent more serious ulcers in the stomach and intestines. On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested a […]
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Improving Quality of Care: Update of Risks Associated with Use of Fluoroquinolones
May 5, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Pharmacy Announcements
Learning Objectives: Describe the recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) drug safety communications for fluoroquinolones. Identify potential adverse effects associated with use of fluoroquinolones. Summarize best practices for responsible prescribing of fluoroquinolones. Key Points: Fluoroquinolones are broad-spectrum antibiotics that are FDA-approved to treat various bacterial infections, including infections caused by gram-negative bacilli. Over the […]
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Stress Awareness & Care Month – Stretched Beyond April During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 30, 2020 / by Health Plan / Press Releases
With COVID-19, it’s time to check in – and to keep checking in – with ourselves. Many of us have been staying home to stay safe. Others have had to leave home to do work that keeps our counties running. All of us must do our best to shelter in place to tamp down COVID-19 […]
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Claims Corner – A newsletter brought to you by Health Plan of San Joaquin – April 23
April 24, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Claims Corner, Non-Contracted Provider
In this issue: FAQs for this COVID Moment More Helpful Information Reminders Questions about Coronavirus COVID-19? STAY INFORMED FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS When conducted over the phone, should providers bill their Evaluation and Management (E/M) Office Visits as previously instructed? YES. See #1 & #2 in MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION below. How should providers bill follow-ups, lab [...]Read more
Stress Awareness & Care Month – Stretched Beyond April
April 22, 2020 / by Health Plan / Covid-19, Health Articles
With COVID-19, it’s time to check in – and to keep checking in – with ourselves. Many of us have been staying home to stay safe. Others have had to leave home to do work that keeps our counties running. All of us must do our best to shelter in place to tamp down COVID-19 [...]Read more