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Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2024
Reimbursement Policy: PO-RE-100 Surgical Pathology

Healthfirst has established a policy regarding the number of units payable for surgical pathology services.

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Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2024
Reimbursement Policy: PO-RE-099 Oral Sleep Apnea Device Appliance

Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) E0485 and E0486 describe oral appliances which are used for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

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Provider Alerts - Claims & Billing - Practice Guidelines and Tips - 2024
New Prior Authorization Guidelines for Select Services effective July 1, 2024

Effective July 1, 2024, Healthfirst will change its authorization guidelines for select services on the CMS code list. As of that date, the services requiring prior authorization will include laboratory services (managed through eviCore). See the Provider Alert for a list of codes that will now require prior authorization.

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Provider Alerts - Provider Resources - 2024
Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items Now Covered by Medicare

A new benefit category has been established for Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) for standard and custom-fitted compression garments and additional lymphedema compression treatment items that are primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose.

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Pharmacy Resources & Formularies - Provider Resources - 2024
Prior Authorization Pharmacy Medical Benefit Grid

It is the policy of Healthfirst to require prior authorization for medical claims for all medications listed within this document. To learn more, including ways to submit prior authorization, access this resource.

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Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Provider Resources - 2024
The End of the Public Health Emergency, Part 4

The federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) related to the COVID‑19 pandemic ended on May 11, 2023. In this resource, you will find the latest PHE policy and procedure updates that may affect Healthfirst participating providers.

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Patient Care Resources - Patient Resource - 2020
New York State Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule

New York State Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule

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Provider Alerts - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2024
Healthfirst CompleteCare and Senior Health Partners Changes to Non-Emergency Transportation Benefits

Healthfirst CompleteCare (HMO D-SNP) and Senior Health Partners (SHP) Changes to Non-Emergency Transportation Benefits, Effective March 1, 2024. Services now available through NYS Medical Answering Services (MAS).

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Provider Alerts - Practice Guidelines and Tips - 2024
Tips to Increase Colorectal Screenings

Remind patients to schedule a colorectal cancer exam starting at age 45. A screening can detect cancer early, when it’s easier to treat. Review these tips.

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Provider Alerts - Telehealth - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2021
Privileging of Providers to Offer Telehealth Services

Healthfirst has established a policy and application process to enable our network of contracted providers to offer telehealth services to our members to improve access to care and outcomes of care. The policy and application process detailed herein is applicable to all providers and vendors who wish to render telehealth services.

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Telehealth - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2021
Healthfirst Telehealth Designation Application

Telehealth Assessment Tool. Please reach out to your Healthfirst Network Account Manager for more information

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Provider Alerts - Practice Guidelines and Tips - 2024
2024 Medicare CAHPS Season Starts in March

Between March and June, a random sample of Healthfirst Medicare Plan members will receive the annual Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems (CAHPS) survey. The CAHPS survey measures member experience with their health plan and providers, including experience with accessing care and care coordination. For participating providers, ensuring your patients’ satisfaction will help improve your performance in the Healthfirst Quality Incentive Program (HQIP).

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