January 30, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: January 30, 2018 To: All Primary Care Physicians All Oncologists All Cardiologists All Gastroenterologists All Pulmonologists From: Medical Management Department Subject: AVAILABLE NOW: Outpatient Palliative Care for Medi-Cal Members Business: Medi-Cal Effective January 1, 2018, Medi-Cal plans are required to provide palliative care services to their members (All Plan Letter 17-015; Senate Bill 1004, […]
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Health Plan of San Joaquin provider Alerts
Provider Incentive Claims Timeline
February 21, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: February 21, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Primary Care Providers From: HPSJ Pharmacy Department Subject: Provider Incentive Claims Timeline Business: Medi-Cal Date for claims to be received by HPSJ HPSJ is reviewing the data for HEDIS 2017. We will soon send the final claims data for Calendar Year 2017 for processing. […]
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FDA safety alert – New dosing for Ocaliva (obeticholic acid)
February 9, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: February 9, 2018 To: Gastroenterologists From: HPSJ Pharmacy Department Subject: FDA safety alert – New dosing for Ocaliva (obeticholic acid) Business: Medi-Cal The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that the liver disease medicine Ocaliva (obeticholic acid) has been incorrectly dosed. Previously, it was recommended daily in patients with moderate to severe Primary […]
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AVAILABLE NOW: Outpatient Palliative Care for Medi-Cal Members
January 30, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: January 30, 2018 To: All Primary Care Physicians All Oncologists All Cardiologists All Gastroenterologists All Pulmonologists From: Medical Management Department Subject: AVAILABLE NOW: Outpatient Palliative Care for Medi-Cal Members Business: Medi-Cal Effective January 1, 2018, Medi-Cal plans are required to provide palliative care services to their members (All Plan Letter 17-015; Senate Bill 1004, […]
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Provider Alert – Senna Recall
January 24, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: January 24, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Pharmacies and PCPs From: HPSJ Pharmacy Department Subject: Senna Recall Business: Medi-Cal We are sending this alert because of a recall on one lot of Basic Drugs Brand of Senna Laxative tablets, 8.6mg. This recall is due to a customer finding out that their […]
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Getting the most for your Provider Incentive – Claims Timeline is Fast Closing on the Deadline
January 17, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: January 17, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Primary Care Providers From: HPSJ Quality Management Department Subject: Getting the most for your Provider Incentive – Claims Timeline is Fast Closing on the Deadline Business: Medi-Cal This message to our HPSJ providers is to ensure ALL your billings are captured and paid out […]
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Proposition 56 Supplemental Payment for Physician Services
January 16, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: January 16, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Primary Care (PCP) & Specialist Providers From: Provider Services Department Subject: Proposition 56 Supplemental Payment for Physician Services Business: Medi-Cal Managed Care Period of Service Impacted: July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 The Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) recently received approval from the […]
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Provider Alert – Clopidogrel Recall
January 12, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Pharmacy Announcements
Date: January 12, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Pharmacies and PCPs From: Health Plan of San Joaquin Pharmacy Department Subject: Clopidogrel Recall Business: Medi-Cal We are sending this alert because your patients may have filled a prescription for Clopidogrel tablets 75mg within the last six months (180 days). The product is labeled […]
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Advair removed from formulary, AirDuo Respiclick added to formulary
January 11, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Pharmacy Announcements
Date: January 11, 2018 To: Primary Care Providers, Specialists, Clinics, Pharmacies and Hospitals From: Health Plan of San Joaquin Pharmacy Department Subject: Advair removed from formulary, AirDuo Respiclick added to formulary Business: Medi-Cal We are pleased to let you know that the first new generic ICS/LABA inhaler combination is now available and has been added […]
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Enhanced Health Reach – 24-hour Nurse/Physician Advice Line
January 10, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: January 10, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Practitioners and Providers From: Lakshmi Dhanvanthari, MD, HPSJ Chief Medical Officer Subject: Subject: Enhanced Health Reach – 24-hour Nurse/Physician Advice Line Business: Medi-Cal Dear Practitioners, Providers and Practice staff. As always – The Health Reach 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line is free to HPSJ members […]
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Enhanced “HEDIS gap in care” reporting systems for Providers
January 3, 2018 / by Health Plan / Alerts
Date: January 3, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Primary Care Providers From: HPSJ Quality Management Department Subject: Enhanced “HEDIS gap in care” reporting systems for Providers Business: Medi-Cal The New Reporting system is now available! HPSJ is delivering reports on gaps in care that are easier to use and that illustrate gaps […]
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