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Availity Essentials is Healthfirst's New Provider Portal
Access Healthfirst tools through Availity Essentials, our new provider portal designed to help make your work with us easier.
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View allImportant Notice Regarding U.S. Department of Justice Regulations on Sensitive Personal Data
The United States Department of Justice has issued new regulations titled the “Final Rule on Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern”, codified at 28 C.F.R. Part 202.
View postConcurrent Review Updates for Select Child and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS)
Effective September 1, 2025, Healthfirst will implement concurrent review for Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) and Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST) services under the Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) benefit.
View post2025 Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) Expanded Model Updates
Effective Jan 1, 2025, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized several updates to the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP).
View postUpdated Telehealth Modifier Use
Beginning July 1, 2025, Healthfirst is issuing updated billing requirements for telehealth services delivered through New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) licensed and/or designated outpatient programs.
View postElectronic Consultation (eConsult) Reimbursement
Reimbursement Updates for eConsults
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