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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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Availity Essentials is Healthfirst's New Provider Portal

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Access Healthfirst tools through Availity Essentials, our new provider portal designed to help make your work with us easier.

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Important Posted Aug 28, 2024

Medications Requiring Prior Authorization Under the Medical Benefit

Ensure you remain current on the most recent changes

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Posted Aug 27, 2024

Provider Education Events - Register Today

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

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Posted Aug 26, 2024

See the latest news about Availity Essentials™

Providers can access Healthfirst tools through Availity Essentials, our new secure provider portal platform.

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Posted Jul 25, 2024

Reimbursement Update for electronic consultations (eConsults)

The New York State (NYS) Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) program will reimburse for eConsults, effective April 1, 2024.

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Posted Jul 19, 2024

Prior Authorization Request Enhancements for Select Outpatient Service Authorizations

Learn how to obtain faster authorizations through our Online Authorization Request tool.

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Provider Resources

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Provider Alerts

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Plans & Benefits

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Healthfirst has over one million members and growing. Join thousands of doctors in providing the best possible care to the patients who need you.

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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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Refer Long-Term Care

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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