May 10, 2018 / by Health Plan / Health Articles
Avoid Bites This Summer and Stay Healthy “Most mosquito bites are just an itchy annoyance, but they can be dangerous, too,” said Health Plan of San Joaquin Health Promotions Manager Jenny Dominquez. Dominguez says that “some mosquitoes carry viruses or parasites. These include West Nile virus, Zika virus, malaria, dengue and yellow fever. These can […]
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Mosquitoes and Buzzing, Oh My! Avoid Bites This Summer and Stay Healthy
May 10, 2018 / by Health Plan / Health Articles
Avoid Bites This Summer and Stay Healthy “Most mosquito bites are just an itchy annoyance, but they can be dangerous, too,” said Health Plan of San Joaquin Health Promotions Manager Jenny Dominquez. Dominguez says that “some mosquitoes carry viruses or parasites. These include West Nile virus, Zika virus, malaria, dengue and yellow fever. These can […]
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Every Month is Eye Health Month (Latino Times, April 2018)
May 8, 2018 / by Health Plan / News
March was Save Your Vision Month and Workplace Eye Wellness Month. But at Health Plan of San Joaquin, every month is members’ eye health month. Following is good advice for our members, as well as our community. Eyes aren’t just the windows to the soul. Adults and children with diabetes – the eyes are a […]
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UPDATE: Proposition 56 Supplemental Payment for Physician Services
May 7, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: May 3, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) PCPs and Specialists From: HPSJ Claims Department Subject: UPDATE: Proposition 56 Supplemental Payment for Physician Services Business: Medi-Cal Managed Care The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) received the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approval of the State Plan Amendment (SPA) 17-030. […]
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Head of HPSJ reflects on five years of service, what’s to come (Central Valley Business Journal, May 2018)
May 2, 2018 / by Health Plan / News
Head of HPSJ reflects on five years of service, what’s to come (Central Valley Business Journal, May 2018) It’s been five years since Amy Shin became the CEO of Health Plan of San Joaquin, a not-for-profit health plan that helps low-income residents secure high-quality health care. In that time, Shin has worked tirelessly with HPSJ […]
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Women’s Health – Stay informed and be in Control! Another timely message from Health Plan of San Joaquin (Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, via social media, April 25, 2018)
May 2, 2018 / by Health Plan / News
Women’s Health – Stay informed and be in Control! Another timely message from Health Plan of San Joaquin (Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, via social media, April 25, 2018) National Women’s Health Week Starts on Mother’s Day, May 13. As we women nurture our families, it’s important that we take care of ourselves first. Just […]
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Improving the Quality of Care: Overutilization of Proton Pump Inhibitors
April 28, 2018 / by Health Plan / Pharmacy Announcements
Improving the Quality of Care: Overutilization of Proton Pump Inhibitors Learning Objectives: Review the appropriate indications for short-term and long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) Describe potential adverse effects associated with use of PPIs Summarize best practices for responsible prescribing of PPIs Key Points: PPIs are one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the […]
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Women’s Health – Stay Informed and be in Control!
April 16, 2018 / by Health Plan / Health Articles
National Women’s Health Week kicks off on Mother’s Day, May 13, and is celebrated through May 19, 2018. Led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the goal is to empower women to make their health a priority. HPSJ joins in throughout the year – and with a special spotlight for this week […]
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Employee health coverage consultation via Health Plan of San Joaquin (Port O Call, April 2018)
April 9, 2018 / by Health Plan / News
“You care about your employees and offer health coverage to them. But did you know some lower wage employees or single parents may be opting out of your health benefits, or don’t add dependents because of costs?…” Read Article
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Provider Alert – Pulse Oximetry – 94760
April 5, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: April 4, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Practitioners and Providers From: HPSJ Claims Department Subject: Pulse Oximetry – 94760 Business: Medi-Cal We have identified a system error which unfortunately has been inappropriately paying physicians for CPT 94760. The error has now been fixed. A recovery request will be sent out to […]
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PCP Selection Change Form Automation
April 4, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: April 4, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Primary Care Practitioners From: HPSJ Provider Services Department Subject: PCP Selection Change Form Automation Business: Medi-Cal Managed Care Coming Soon: Electronic PCP Selection Change Form Our HPSJ network providers are important partners in delivering care to our members. As we continue to see ways […]
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