November 29, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: November 7, 2018 To: Medical Care Providers From: Julie Vaishampayan, MD, MPH, Health Officer Health Alert Wound Botulism in People Who Inject Black Tar Heroin Situation: Two Stanislaus County residents have been diagnosed with wound botulism in the past month. Both injected black tar heroin prior to symptom onset and tested positive for Clostridium […]
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Health Plan of San Joaquin provider Alerts
Proposition 56: Supplemental Payment UPDATE
December 4, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: December 4, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) PCPs and Specialists From: HPSJ Claims Department Subject: Proposition 56: Supplemental Payment UPDATE Business: Medi-Cal IMPROVED PROCESS We understand that paying the supplemental payment through your contracted rate has had its challenges. Therefore, we have improved the process. Health Plan of San Joaquin will […]
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Wound Botulism in People Who Inject Black Tar Heroin
November 29, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: November 7, 2018 To: Medical Care Providers From: Julie Vaishampayan, MD, MPH, Health Officer Health Alert Wound Botulism in People Who Inject Black Tar Heroin Situation: Two Stanislaus County residents have been diagnosed with wound botulism in the past month. Both injected black tar heroin prior to symptom onset and tested positive for Clostridium […]
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REMINDER – Beacon Health Options is available during the holidays
November 26, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: November 26, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Providers From: HPSJ Medical Management Department Subject: REMINDER – Beacon Health Options is available during the holidays Business: Medi-Cal While the holidays are a time of joy for many, for some, it can be a time of increased stress, loneliness, and anxiety. Health Plan […]
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REMINDER: Coordination of Care Between Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Primary Care Physicians (PCPs)
November 14, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: November 7, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Skilled Nursing Facility Providers From: HPSJ Medical Management Department Subject: REMINDER: Coordination of Care Between Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) Business: Medi-Cal Skilled Nursing Facility Partners: This is a reminder to our contracted Skilled Nursing Facilities of the importance of […]
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HPSJ Expedites Access to Benefits & Prescriptions for Any HPSJ Medi-Cal Member Affected by California Wildfires & Smoke
November 13, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: November 13, 2018 To: HPSJ Providers, HPSJ Pharmacies, Community-Based Organizations – San Joaquin & Stanislaus Counties From: Health Plan of San Joaquin, External Affairs Subject: HPSJ Expedites Access to Benefits & Prescriptions for Any HPSJ Medi-Cal Member Affected by California Wildfires & Smoke Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) has set up streamlined access to […]
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HEDIS Training Lunch and Learn – Practical Tips for Success This Year
November 2, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: November 2, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Primary Care Providers (PCP) From: HPSJ Medical Management Department Subject: HEDIS Training Lunch and Learn – Practical Tips for Success This Year Our HPSJ providers are essential partners in delivering care to our members. Because of your valued contributions, we are glad to provide […]
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REMINDER – DHCS Requirements Related to Preventing Privacy Incidents
November 2, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: November 2, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Providers From: Provider Services Department Subject: REMINDER – DHCS Requirements Related to Preventing Privacy Incidents Business: Medi-Cal Reminder As part of our efforts to prevent privacy‐related incidents, Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) is mandated to send out an annual reminder to our providers […]
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Proposition 56: Supplemental Payment Update
October 31, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: October 30, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) PCPs and Specialists From: HPSJ Claims Department Subject: Proposition 56: Supplemental Payment Update Business: Medi-Cal Great News: The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) proposal for a one-year extension to the supplemental payment for certain physician services using Proposition 56 Tobacco Tax Funds has […]
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Reminder – Physician Certification Statement (PCS) Form – Update
October 31, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Pharmacy Announcements
Date: October 30, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Practitioners and Providers From: HPSJ [Medical Management Department] Subject: Reminder – Physician Certification Statement (PCS) Form Business: Medi-Cal Update As we continue to seek ways to streamline processes, Health Plan of San Joaquin has simplified prior authorization requirements for transportation for your busy office. […]
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New Forms Update: 2018-2019 Palivizumab (Synagis)
October 25, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Pharmacy Announcements
Date: October 25, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Providers and Practitioners From: HPSJ [Medical Management Department] Subject: New Forms Update: 2018-2019 Palivizumab (Synagis) Business: Medi-Cal The Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is known as one of the most common illnesses among infants and children. […]
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