February 7, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: January 31, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Providers From: Medical Management Department – Health Plan of San Joaquin Subject: HEDIS: Annual Medical Records Review Business: Medi-Cal, MCAP (Medi-Cal Access Program, previously known as AIM) HPSJ Quality Management Department is preparing to launch the 2020 NCQA HEDIS Survey and Medical Record Review […]
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Heart Health Month 2020: A Year-Long Valentine from Health Plan of San Joaquin
February 11, 2020 / by Health Plan / Press Releases
(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin says 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 […]
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HEDIS: Annual Medical Records Review
February 7, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: January 31, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Providers From: Medical Management Department – Health Plan of San Joaquin Subject: HEDIS: Annual Medical Records Review Business: Medi-Cal, MCAP (Medi-Cal Access Program, previously known as AIM) HPSJ Quality Management Department is preparing to launch the 2020 NCQA HEDIS Survey and Medical Record Review […]
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Vaping: The Flavor of Addiction – Zooming in on Threat to Kids
February 3, 2020 / by Health Plan / Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – From Health Plan of San Joaquin (French Camp) VAPING: THE FLAVOR OF ADDICTION ZOOMING IN ON THREAT TO KIDS A recent sudden lung illness outbreak from vaping has affected more than a thousand people; the youngest is 13. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Teens are nearly 7x more likely to [...]Read more
African American Mental Health Providers Support Group
January 28, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: January 28, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Behavioral Health Providers From: HPSJ Health Education Department Subject: African American Mental Health Providers Support Group Business: Medi-Cal Ayesha Paige Hunter, EdD, LMFT, is a provider who sits on the Perinatal Equity Initiative Community Advisory Board group (PEI CAB). Dr. Hunter has organized a […]
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Vaping: The Flavor of Addiction
January 21, 2020 / by Health Plan / Health Articles
A recent sudden lung illness outbreak from vaping has affected more than a thousand people; the youngest is 13. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Teens are nearly 7x more likely to vape nicotine than adults. American College of Physicians 4 out of 5 kids who vape nicotine use flavors National Institutes of Health Kids [...]Read more
Notice of Recoupment- Capitation (CAP) Overpayment – Unallowed payments – CAP paid providers after HSPJ members’ death
January 10, 2020 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: January 10, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Physicians, Providers, Pharmacies, and Capitated Service Providers From: Health Plan of San Joaquin Subject: Notice of Recoupment – Capitation (CAP) Overpayment – Unallowed payments – CAP paid providers after Health Plan of San Joaquin members’ death Business: Medi-Cal Dear Provider, We have been informed […]
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New Year, New Tobacco-Free You – You already know you should quit. More help for 2020!, Latino TImes, January 2020
January 10, 2020 / by Health Plan / News
It’s not just about quitting smoking. It’s the chewing, dipping, and vaping. But there is room for hope. HPSJ Chief Medical Officer Lakshmi Dhanvanthari, MD, said: “Millions of people have quit tobacco over the years. View PDF
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Improving the Quality of Care: Risks Associated with Use of Gabapentin
January 3, 2020 / by Health Plan / Pharmacy Announcements
Learning Objectives: Review the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved indications for gabapentinoids (gabapentin and pregabalin). Describe potential risks associated with combining gabapentin with opioids. Summarize best practices for responsible prescribing of gabapentin. Key Points: Recent restrictions on opioid prescribing have led clinicians to utilize alternative or complementary approaches to pain management, especially for […]
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Effective 2/24/2020, the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee has approved the following changes.
December 19, 2019 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: December 13, 2019 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Providers From: HPSJ Medical Management Department Subject: REMINDER – Beacon Health Options is available during the holidays Business: Medi-Cal Effective 02/24/2020, the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee has approved the following changes: to: Help connect your patients to mental health services Get psychiatric consultation services […]
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San Joaquin PHYSICIAN, Winter 2019: HPSJ Stories (San Joaquin Medical Society)
December 18, 2019 / by Health Plan / News
Revamped for providers – PlanScan, HPSJ’s quarterly newsletter (p.26) Winner of a 2019 HPSJ Health Careers Scholarship & National ACAP Scholarship Award – HPSJ Celebrates Joanna Valenzuela (p.27) HPSJ has a new mailing address for initial & corrected paper claims submissions (28) Of Special Note: A Look at the Opioid Crisis in San Joaquin County (p.56-58) – HPSJ is proud to be […]
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