March 18, 2015 / by Health Plan / Alerts
To: HPSJ Providers From: Health Plan of San Joaquin – Provider Services Department Subject: Prior Authorization Multiple Changes Business: Medi-Cal and AIM Good news for our providers. These Medi-Cal services will no longer require Prior Authorization for our contracted providers when performed as out-patient or office-based procedures: Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Endoscopy Physical Therapy (PT) and […]
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Two HPSJ Items in San Joaquin Physician, produced by the San Joaquin Medical Society (Spring Issue)
April 8, 2015 / by Health Plan / News, Uncategorized
For its quarterly magazine, the San Joaquin Medical Society has published two stories covering developments at Health Plan of San Joaquin. The (2) magazine pages that include these HPSJ pieces are now available. San Joaquin Medical Society (Spring Issue) New Leader for HPSJ Governing Board Adds to Already Strong Provider Introducing the new HPSJ website! […]
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Codes: News & Updates – Local, crosswalk & unlisted/unspecified CPT codes
April 8, 2015 / by Health Plan / Alerts
To: HPSJ Providers From: Health Plan of San Joaquin – Provider Services Department Subject: Codes: News & Updates – Local, crosswalk & unlisted/unspecified CPT codes Business: Medi-Cal Medi-Cal Local Codes and Modifier ZS HPSJ previously removed the ability for providers to bill Medi-Cal Local Codes and Modifier ZS, effective October 1, 2014, with the expectation […]
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A healthy workplace initiative for employees – Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) partners with San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH) (April 7, 2015)
April 7, 2015 / by Health Plan / Press Releases
(French Camp) – Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) announced today almost 200 staff participated in its first-ever Walking Day event held in partnership with San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH) on April 1. The event, held to support the American Heart Association’s National Day of Walking, also marked the opening of a series of walking […]
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Health workers walk the talk (Stockton Record & record.net, April 2, 2015)
April 2, 2015 / by Health Plan / News
STOCKTON — It doesn’t have to be a journey of 1,000 miles. Even 1 mile will do. But they both start with just one step. And taking just 30 minutes a day to exercise can reduce people’s chances of developing Type II diabetes, heart disease and even breast and colon cancer. Such was the point […]
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Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) partners with San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH) – will hold national walking day event (April 1st)
March 31, 2015 / by Health Plan / Press Releases
(French Camp) – Heart disease is this country’s No. 1 killer, but by exercising for as little as 30 minutes each day, the risk can be reduced. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends walking, which offers multiple benefits, including the following – Top Eight Reasons to Walk: Prevents type 2 diabetes Strengthens your heart Good […]
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Health Plan of San Joaquin CEO speaks at national gathering (Central Valley Business Journal E-Edition, March 20, 2015)
March 24, 2015 / by Health Plan / News
(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) CEO Amy Shin was a presenter at the national Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) 2015 Spring Board Meeting, on March 18, in Portland, Oregon. Her topic was: Managing High-Cost Prescription Drugs. Because of their high cost and potential utilization, the recently approved prescription drugs […]
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Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) CEO Presents at national ACAP Gathering – “Managing High Cost Prescription Drugs” (March 19, 2015)
March 20, 2015 / by Health Plan / Press Releases
(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) CEO Amy Shin was a presenter at the national Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) 2015 Spring Board Meeting, on March 18, in Portland, Oregon. Her topic was: Managing High-Cost Prescription Drugs. Because of their high cost and potential utilization, the recently approved prescription drugs […]
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Prior Authorization Multiple Changes
March 18, 2015 / by Health Plan / Alerts
To: HPSJ Providers From: Health Plan of San Joaquin – Provider Services Department Subject: Prior Authorization Multiple Changes Business: Medi-Cal and AIM Good news for our providers. These Medi-Cal services will no longer require Prior Authorization for our contracted providers when performed as out-patient or office-based procedures: Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Endoscopy Physical Therapy (PT) and […]
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Health Plan of San Joaquin hires customer service director (Central Valley Business Journal E-Edition, March 11, 2015)
March 12, 2015 / by Health Plan / News
(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) today announced that, after a nationwide search, Mike McCarns has been appointed as Director of Customer Service, effective March 2, 2015. McCarns has over 20 years of healthcare-related call center and customer service management experience. McCarns, who is relocating to the Central Valley and HPSJ’s […]
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Health Plan of San Joaquin appoints new customer service director (March 11, 2015)
March 11, 2015 / by Health Plan / Press Releases
(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) today announced that, after a nationwide search, Mike McCarns has been appointed as Director of Customer Service, effective March 2, 2015. McCarns has over 20 years of healthcare-related call center and customer service management experience. McCarns, who is relocating to the Central Valley and HPSJ’s […]
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