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Provider Digest | Issue 5

August 3, 2022

Evusheld for immunocompromised members, ACEs training and attestation, and updates to Medi-Cal Rx phased reinstatement plan.

New Law Requiring Screening for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C

August 1, 2022

Assembly Bill (AB) 789 requires health facilities delivering primary care to adults to offer hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening tests.

How to access Pacific Interpreter Services

July 28, 2022

In June 2022, the Alliance announced that we had partnered with a new indigenous interpreter vendor, Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño (CBDIO) to help meet the linguistic needs of our indigenous speaking community.

Provider Digest | Issue 4

July 20, 2022

Updated customer service hours, Value-based payments program ends and Annual Provider Appointment Availability Survey

Initial Health Assessment (IHA) Coding Updates

July 8, 2022

The coding updates include changes to the ICD-10 and CPT codes, impacting the Provider Portal Reports and Care-Based Incentive (CBI) program. These updates are effective immediately.

Infant formula information for families

July 6, 2022

The California Department of Public Health has released a print-friendly guide for families who are having a hard time finding infant formula.

Provider Digest | Issue 3

July 6, 2022

September 2022 Virtual Immunization Training and the Medi-Cal Rx Phased Reinstatement Plan begins in July 2022

Provider Digest | Issue 2

June 21, 2022

Alliance Strategic Plan Executive Summary, Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports and COVID-19 vaccine updates.

Developmental Screening and Autism Spectrum Screening

June 10, 2022

Developmental screenings that utilize a standardized test can be billable using CPT code 96110.

June 2022 – Provider Bulletin

June 10, 2022

Changing for the better

Indigenous Interpreter Services Update

June 9, 2022

As of early June 2022, we are proud to share that we have partnered with a new indigenous interpreter vendor to help meet the linguistic needs of our indigenous speaking community.

Provider Digest | Issue 1

June 7, 2022

Medi-Cal eligibility redetermination, changes to provider communications and the Provider Satisfaction Survey.

Helping families navigate the infant formula shortage

June 7, 2022

The nationwide infant formula shortage has caused stress for many families. The Alliance staff understands the challenges parents are experiencing and is here to guide providers to the proper support and resources.

Provider Newsletter | Issue 33

May 11, 2022

Changes to Medi-Cal Capacity Grant Program funding opportunities

Provider Newsletter | Issue 32

April 27, 2022

Medi-Cal Older Adult Expansion and Asset Limit Changes

Provider Newsletter | Issue 31

April 13, 2022

COVID-19 treatments and Test to Treat locations

Provider Newsletter | Issue 30

March 23, 2022

Complete your ACEs attestation

Grant opportunity: Preventing & Responding to ACE-Associated Health Conditions & Toxic Stress in Clinics through Community Engagement (PRACTICE)

March 18, 2022

Act now and submit your Request for Information by Monday, March 21, 2022!

Provider Newsletter | Issue 29

March 8, 2022

Deadline for COVID-19 immunization incentives

Are you using coding modifier 25?

March 3, 2022

Using modifier 25 signifies a “significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional on the same day of a procedure or other service.”

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