What's New

Posted Jun 04, 2026
Healthfirst’s Medical, Dental, and Oral Health Coverage Reimbursement Policy

Healthfirst updated its reimbursement policy for dental services covered under the medical benefit when medically necessary to a covered medical condition or procedure.

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Posted Jun 01, 2026
Provider Updates for June 2026

Learn more about key updates providers should know.

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Posted Jun 01, 2026
June is Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month: Documentation and Coding Resources for Your Practice

The Healthfirst Clinical Documentation and Coding team offers resources to support accurate and complete documentation and coding for patients with Myasthenia Gravis.

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Posted May 20, 2026
Healthfirst Celebrates National Medical Coder Day – May 23

Coding is essential for healthcare professionals: physicians, coders, and billers

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Posted May 01, 2026
Modernization of Provider Enrollment Process Provider Notification

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) is transitioning to the online Medicaid Provider Services Portal (PSP).

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Posted May 01, 2026
Provider Updates for May 2026

Learn more about key updates providers should know.

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Posted May 01, 2026
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month: Documentation and Coding Resources for Your Practice

The Healthfirst Clinical Documentation and Coding team offers resources to support accurate and complete documentation and coding for patients with hepatitis.

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Posted Apr 14, 2026
Medicare CAHPS Season is Here!

Here’s what you need to know about the annual Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems (CAHPS) survey.

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Posted Apr 01, 2026
Requesting Copies of Provider 1099s and B Notice Inquiries

Where to submit your requests

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Posted Apr 01, 2026
Physical Therapy Authorization and Approval Guidance Effective January 31, 2026

A provider questionnaire will now accompany initial prior authorization requests for Adult Physical Therapy across all Healthfirst plans to support efficient reviews and appropriate care decisions.

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Posted Apr 01, 2026
Introducing Claim Pattern Review Program from Cotiviti

Effective August 1, 2026, Healthfirst will implement Cotiviti’s Claim Pattern Review Program to conduct ongoing reviews of specific professional claims.

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Posted Apr 01, 2026
Prior Authorization Required for Select Codes Starting June 1, 2026

Codes newly released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on April 1, 2026, will include prior authorization requirements starting June 1, 2026.

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