Health Plan of San Joaquin provider Alerts

DHCS Guidance for NEMT and NMT Providers: COVID-19

Date: April 15, 2018 To: HPSJ Providers – • Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Providers • Non-Medical Transportation (NMT) ProvidersHPSJ Providers (HPSJ) Providers, Practices, and Facilities From: HPSJ Provider Services Department Subject: DHCS Guidance for NEMT and NMT Providers: COVID-19 Business: Medi-Cal COVID-19 Guidance for NEMT and NMT Providers The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) [...]

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Preventing Isolation and Supporting Older and other AtRisk Individuals to Stay Home and Stay Healthy During COVID-19 Efforts

Date: April 15, 2020 To: All Health Care Service Plans From: Shelley Rouillard, Director, Department of Managed Health Care Subject: Preventing Isolation and Supporting Older and other AtRisk Individuals to Stay Home and Stay Healthy During COVID-19Efforts Business: Medi-Cal The purpose of this All Plan Letter (APL) is to offer reminders and resources to help […]

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DHCS APL and Guidance: Community Based Services in Response to COVID-19

Date: April 15, 2020 To: Community-Based Adult Service Providers (CBAS) From: HPSJ Provider Services Department Subject: DHCS APL and Guidance: Community Based Services in Response to COVID-19 Business: Medi-Cal The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has issued this All Plan Letter (APL 20- 007) with policy guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic for Community-Based Adult […]

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Mitigating health impacts: Secondary Stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Date: April 13, 2018 To: HPSJ Providers (HPSJ) Providers, Practices, and Facilities From: HPSJ Provider Services Department Subject: Mitigating health impacts: Secondary Stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic) Business: Medi-Cal “First and foremost, HPSJ appreciates you - providers, practitioners, and facilities - for your tremendous commitment to take care of patients with the COVID 19 [...]

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American Academy of Pediatrics Guidance – CORONAVIRUS: Keeping Pediatrician Appointments for Young Children

Date: April 9, 2020 To: HPSJ Providers (PCPs and Pediatricians) From: HPSJ Provider Services Departmentt Subject: American Academy of Pediatrics Guidance – CORONAVIRUS: Keeping Pediatrician Appointments for Young Children Business: Medi-Cal “Should you see your doctor or take kids to the pediatrician during the pandemic?” Report from NBC News medical correspondent Dr. John Torres, April […]

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Drug Safety Communication: Mental Health Side Effects from Montelukast

Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist approved for asthma and allergies. On March 4, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it is strengthening existing warnings about serious behavior and mood-related changes with montelukast. While the prescribing information for montelukast already includes warnings about mental health side effects, including suicidal thoughts or actions, [...]

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ALL Ranitidine Products Recall – Immediate Action Needed

Date: April 3, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Pharmacies and Providers & Practices From: HPSJ Pharmacy Department Subject: ALL Ranitidine Products Recall – Immediate Action Needed Business: Medi-Cal We are sending this alert because your patient(s) may have filled a prescription for Ranitidine within the last six months (180 days). Issue: The […]

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Pharmacy Updates – During COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Date: March 31, 2018 To: HPSJ Providers, Practices (PCPs & Specialists), Hospitals and Ancillary Facilities From: HPSJ Provider Services Department Subject: Pharmacy Updates – During COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Business: Medi-Cal PHARMACY UPDATES – Health Plan of San Joaquin has notified our Pharmacy Network and our PBM (MC-Rx Powered by ProCare Rx) to authorize early refills for […]

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Requirements – Office Closure Notifications

Date: March 31, 2018 To: HPSJ Providers, Practices (PCPs & Specialists), Hospitals and Ancillary Facilities From: HPSJ Provider Services Department Subject: Requirements – Office Closure Notifications Business: Medi-Cal As you continue to care for our members during the COVID-19 pandemic, Health Plan of San Joaquin admires your dedication, as well as that of your staff! […]

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FDA alerts patients and health care professionals of EpiPen auto-injector errors related to device malfunctions and user administration

FDA is alerting patients, caregivers and health care professionals that EpiPen 0.3mg and EpiPen Jr 0.15mg auto-injectors, and the authorized generic versions, may potentially have delayed injection or be prevented from properly injecting due to: Device failure from spontaneous activation caused by using sideways force to remove the blue safety release Device failure from inadvertent […]

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