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Healthfirst Provider Toolkit: Patient Recertification

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This recertification toolkit includes educational resources for your practice and easy-to-use guides to help you inform your patients on how to maintain their access to healthcare.

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Getting Started with Availity Essentials

Availity Essentials is Healthfirst's New Provider Portal

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Starting July 2024, providers will be able to access Healthfirst tools through Availity Essentials, a secure platform that will make your work with us easier.

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Important Posted Jun 10, 2024

Public Health Emergency (PHE) Flexibilities Related to the Medicaid Children’s Waiver and Health Home Services

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has issued guidance on Public Health Emergency (PHE) flexibilities...

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Important Posted May 09, 2024

835/ERA Receipt Now Available via Availity Clearinghouse

Healthfirst has been closely monitoring the service disruptions caused by a cybersecurity incident that impacted the operations of Change Healthcare. (See FAQ updated May 3, 2024)

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New Posted Jun 25, 2024

Healthfirst Provider Portal Transitioning to Availity Essentials

Availity Essentials™ - Healthfirst’s New Provider Portal Launching July 2024

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Posted Jun 04, 2024

Register for Provider Education Events

Together, we can improve patient outcomes. Join us at a provider education workshop, training, or event.

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Posted Apr 24, 2024

Latest Healthfirst news posted on LinkedIn

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Posted Apr 23, 2024

Medications Requiring Prior Authorization Under the Medical Benefit

Ensure you remain current on the most recent changes

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We work hard to make it easy for you to get the care you need, when you need it. Search in-network providers, hospitals, pharmacies, and more with this convenient tool.

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Provide and coordinates services that are typically covered by Medicaid and Medicare, including the health, social, emotional, nutritional, and rehabilitation services.

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Provider Manuals

These helpful manuals will give you and your staff easy access to the information you need to run your practice and provide quality care to Healthfirst members.

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