January 6, 2021 / by HPSJ / Alerts
Date: January 6, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) CONTRACTED PROVIDERS From: Health Plan of San Joaquin Subject: Updated HEDIS - Season 2021 Changes Business: Medi-Cal On Monday, February 1, 2021, we will begin the annual HEDIS medical review. Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) would like to inform you of the changes [...]
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Health Plan of San Joaquin provider Alerts
Clinical Review: Recommendations for the Management of Acute Dental Pain
February 10, 2021 / by HPSJ / Alerts, Pharmacy Announcements
Learning Objectives: Review recommendations of the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) regarding routine management for acute dental pain, including the recommendations for non-opioid analgesics as first line agents Describe factors to consider when prescribing medications for the relief of acute dental pain Understand the risks associated with using […]
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COVID-19 Vaccinations – Virtual Briefing & Answers for Providers
February 10, 2021 / by HPSJ / Alerts
COVID-19 Vaccinations – Virtual Briefing & Answers for Providers Meet with Stanislaus & San Joaquin County Public Health Leaders As the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations continues, we know you have questions and would appreciate more information. Health Plan of San Joaquin is hosting this session so you can hear directly from San Joaquin County and [...]Read more
Enoxaparin Products Recall – IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED
February 8, 2021 / by HPSJ / Alerts
Date: February 8, 2021 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Pharmacies and Providers From: HPSJ Pharmacy Department Subject: Enoxaparin Products Recall – IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED Business: Medi-Cal We are sending this alert because one or more of your patient(s) may have filled a prescription for Enoxaparin Sodium Injection within the last twelve months (365 [...]Read more
TOP TOPICS Monthly Spotlights Just for HPSJ Providers, January 29 2021
February 1, 2021 / by HPSJ / Alerts, Top Topics
Download the Top Topics PDF. ATTACHED: Sample from San Joaquin General Hospital – 10 pages Download PDF Monoclonal antibody infusion This a reminder that the FDA has approved for EUA (emergency use authorization) several monoclonal antibody treatments. Please consider for your mild-to-moderate COVID19 patients that are not hospitalized – so they can get the antibodies [...]Read more
TOP TOPICS Monthly Spotlights Just for HPSJ Providers, January 2021
January 19, 2021 / by HPSJ / Alerts, Top Topics
Thanks! We couldn’t have done it without YOU! HPSJ Among Top Ranked California Health Plans for TIMELY ACCESS The Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) Timely Access rankings for Measurement Year 2019 are now out. HPSJ is among the top ranked California Full Service Medi-Cal Health Plans – as well as the combined Commercial, Individual/Family [...]Read more
Important Update for Pharmacy Benefits Change
January 13, 2021 / by HPSJ / Alerts
Date: January 13, 2021 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Provider Network From: Health Plan of San Joaquin Subject: Important Update for Pharmacy Benefits Change: Medi-Cal Rx: Transition Postponed The April 1, 2021 transition to Medi-Cal Rx has been delayed by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Business: Medi-Cal Medi-Cal Rx: Transition [...]Read more
COVID-19 Vaccinations – Supporting Practice Staff
January 11, 2021 / by HPSJ / Alerts
Date: January 11, 2021 To: HPSJ Providers (HPSJ) – San Joaquin County From: Health Plan of San Joaquin Subject: COVID-19 Vaccinations – Supporting Practice Staff Business: Medi-Cal As the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations continues, HPSJ is working with San Joaquin County Public Health Services (SJCPHS) and the county Medical Society to make sure all local [...]Read more
DHCS Guidance – COVID-19 Vaccines & Vaccination Administration
January 7, 2021 / by HPSJ / Alerts, Claims Corner, Pharmacy Announcements
Date: January 7, 2021 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Providers and Pharmacists From: Health Plan of San Joaquin Subject: DHCS Guidance – COVID-19 Vaccines & Vaccination Administration Business: Medi-Cal The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has now issued guidance for all Medi-Cal managed care health care plans regarding both COVID-19 vaccine [...]Read more
Updated – HEDIS Season 2021 changes
January 6, 2021 / by HPSJ / Alerts
Date: January 6, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) CONTRACTED PROVIDERS From: Health Plan of San Joaquin Subject: Updated HEDIS - Season 2021 Changes Business: Medi-Cal On Monday, February 1, 2021, we will begin the annual HEDIS medical review. Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) would like to inform you of the changes [...]Read more
DHCS Guidance for Application & Requirements – Acute Hospital Care at Home Program
January 5, 2021 / by HPSJ / Alerts
Date: January 5, 2021 To: HPSJ Providers (HPSJ) Hospitals From: Health Plan of San Joaquin Subject: DHCS Guidance for Application & Requirements – Acute Hospital Care at Home Program Business: Medi-Cal The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has now issued guidance for hospitals under contract with Medi-Cal managed care plans, such as Health [...]Read more