March 31, 2020 / by HPSJ / Alerts
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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Health Plan of San Joaquin provider Alerts
Mitigating health impacts: Secondary Stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic
April 13, 2020 / by HPSJ / Alerts, Pharmacy Announcements
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 [...]Read more
American Academy of Pediatrics Guidance – CORONAVIRUS: Keeping Pediatrician Appointments for Young Children
April 9, 2020 / by HPSJ / Alerts
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
April 8, 2020 / by HPSJ / Alerts, Pharmacy Announcements
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, [...]Read more
ALL Ranitidine Products Recall – Immediate Action Needed
April 3, 2020 / by HPSJ / Alerts, Pharmacy Announcements
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)
April 1, 2020 / by HPSJ / Alerts, Pharmacy Announcements
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
March 31, 2020 / by HPSJ / Alerts
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
March 24, 2020 / by HPSJ / Alerts, Pharmacy Announcements
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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Telehealth Billing Provider Alert
March 20, 2020 / by HPSJ / Alerts, Non-Contracted Provider
Date: March 20, 2020 To: HPSJ Providers, Practices (PCPs & Specialists), Hospitals and Ancillary Facilities From: HPSJ Claims Department Subject: Telehealth Billing Business: Medi-Cal There is no difference in reimbursement rates for office and telehealth visits. For office billing operations – including billing services – please note the following. HPSJ has always had the ability […]
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Updates for during COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – (1) Members’ Care & (2) Business Practices
March 19, 2020 / by HPSJ / Alerts
Date: March 19, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Providers, Practices, and Facilities From: HPSJ Provider Services Department Subject: Updates for during COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – (1) Members’ Care & (2) Business Practices Business: Medi-Cal Clarification (March 10, 2020 Alert) – Billing U07.1 is for confirmed cases only and is not available to bill […]
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Open for Business during COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
March 19, 2020 / by HPSJ / Alerts
Date: March 19, 2020 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Providers, Practices, and Facilities From: HPSJ Provider Services Department Subject: Open for Business during COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Business: Medi-Cal Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) is closely following the advisories from the CDC, the California Department of Public Health, each of our local public health […]
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