February 13, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Pharmacy Announcements
Date: February 13, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Physicians, Providers, and Pharmacies From: Health Plan of San Joaquin Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Subject: Formulary Update Business: Medi-Cal Effective 04/20/2020, the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee has approved the following changes: Additions to the Formulary: Phentermine (Adipex-P) 15mg, 30mg, 37.5mg capsule: No restrictions. Nateglinide […]
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Open for Business during COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
March 19, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: March 19, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Providers, Practices, and Facilities From: HPSJ Provider Services Department Subject: Open for Business during COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Business: Medi-Cal Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) is closely following the advisories from the CDC, the California Department of Public Health, each of our local public health […]
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Reminders for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) HPSJ Member Care
March 10, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: March 10, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Providers, Practices, and Facilities From: HPSJ Provider Services Department Subject: Reminders for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) HPSJ Member Care Business: Medi-Cal Like you, Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) is closely following all the advisories from the CDC and the California Department of Public Health, as […]
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Provider Incentive Claims Timeline
March 9, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: February 21, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Primary Care Providers From: HPSJ Pharmacy Department Subject: Provider Incentive Claims Timeline Business: Medi-Cal Date for claims to be received by HPSJ HPSJ is reviewing the data for HEDIS 2017. We will soon send the final claims data for Calendar Year 2017 for processing. […]
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Phenytoin 125mg/5ml suspension Recall
March 6, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Pharmacy Announcements
Date: March 6, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Pharmacies From: HPSJ Pharmacy Department Subject: Phenytoin 125mg/5ml suspension Recall Business: Medi-Cal We are sending this alert because your patients may have filled a prescription for Phenytoin 125mg/5ml suspension within the last six months (180 days). The reason for the recall is that product […]
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Good News – Additional supports for your HPSJ patient – myRewards, Texting Pilot Program
March 3, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: March 3, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Practitioners, Providers and Facilities From: HPSJ Quality Management Department Subject: Good News – Additional supports for your HPSJ patients MyRewards, Revised for Member Incentives Texting Pilot Program, prompts for members to act for preventative health Business: Medi-Cal Managed Care Visit this section to learn [...]Read more
Update – Possible Fraud, Waste and/or Abuse (76811 vs 76805)
March 2, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: January 10, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) OB/GYN Offices/Groups, Clinics, and FQHC’s From: HPSJ Claims Department Subject: Update – Possible Fraud, Waste and/or Abuse (76811 vs 76805) CPT Code 76811, Detailed Fetal Anatomic Ultrasound CPT Code 76805, Complete OB Ultrasound Business: Medi-Cal Managed Care In accordance with the California’s Department of […]
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Cost Avoidance and Post-Pay Recoveries – Coming DHCS Intervention
March 2, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Non-Contracted Provider
Date: March 2, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) All Practitioners and Facilities From: HPSJ Claims Department Subject: Cost Avoidance and Post-Pay Recoveries – Coming DHCS Intervention Business: Medi-Cal Managed Care State Law requires Medi-Cal and Managed Care Plans (MCP’s) to be the payer of last resort for services in which there is […]
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Heart Health Month 2020: A Year-Long Valentine from Health Plan of San Joaquin
February 13, 2020 / by Health Plan / Health Articles
Hearts are everywhere in February. But before you celebrate with toasts and overindulge in the candy, remember to celebrate the most important heart in your life: Your heart! “February is Heart Health Month and we want to remind you that keeping your heart healthy is something you should do every day, every month. Heart disease […]
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Formulary Update Effective 4/20/2020
February 13, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Pharmacy Announcements
Date: February 13, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Physicians, Providers, and Pharmacies From: Health Plan of San Joaquin Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Subject: Formulary Update Business: Medi-Cal Effective 04/20/2020, the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee has approved the following changes: Additions to the Formulary: Phentermine (Adipex-P) 15mg, 30mg, 37.5mg capsule: No restrictions. Nateglinide […]
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Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) appoints new Chief People Officer
February 13, 2020 / by Health Plan / Press Releases
(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) has announced that Evert Hendrix has joined the organization as chief people officer. CPO Hendrix has extensive senior human resources experience, as well as expertise in cross-functional process improvement. He deploys this expertise to integrate organizational change with business strategies, together with improvements and supports […]
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