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Tapering recommendations for patients on high opioid doses

July 6, 2023

Clinicians are encouraged to collaborate with patients receiving opioids at a dose above 90 MME and, if appropriate, taper/discontinue opioids to improve the safety of their drug regimen.

DHCS Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Training

July 3, 2023

EVV training is required for providers per DHCS APL 22-014.

Statin use recommendations per new ADA guidelines 2023 in patients with diabetes

June 27, 2023

Statin can be used in patients with diabetes for primary and secondary prevention of ASCVD events.

Provider Digest | Issue 27

June 26, 2023

Webinar registration + timely Medi-Cal updates, all in one place

Medi-Cal Rx transition policy retirement for beneficiaries 22+ years old

June 21, 2023

On June 23, 2023 the Transition Policy for 46 drug classes will be retired.

Provider Digest | Issue 26

June 9, 2023

Webinar registration + timely Medi-Cal updates, all in one place

June 2023 – Provider Bulletin

June 2, 2023

A welcome note of gratitude

Provider Digest | Issue 25

May 24, 2023

Dementia webinar, your feedback + drug benefit updates 

Deprescribing of benzodiazepines in older adults

May 23, 2023

The American Geriatrics Society’s Beers Criteria lists benzodiazepines as potentially inappropriate medication in older adults.

DSA Signatory Grants available

May 22, 2023

Grants of $35,000-$100,000 are available now for Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) Signatories to build capacity for data exchange or to connect to a qualifying health information organization.

ACEs Aware Webinar #5: Prepare Your Team and Clinic Operations

May 16, 2023

Part of the Implementation with Intention series

Provider Digest | Issue 24

May 16, 2023

New! Funding opportunities, Depression Screening Toolkit + CBI Q4 data reports

Apply by May 19: Care-Based Quality Improvement Program

May 12, 2023

The deadline to apply for the Alliance’s one-time Care-Based Quality Improvement Program (CB QIP) is quickly approaching! Apply by Friday, May 19, 2023.

As of May 19, Medi-Cal Rx PA requirements will be reinstated for 22 additional drug classes

May 9, 2023

On May 19, 2023, Phase III, Lift 3 of the Medi-Cal Rx Claim Edits and Prior Authorization Reinstatement Plan will be implemented. This part of the plan lifts the Transition Policy for 22 additional drug classes.

New Provider Manual effective July 1, 2023 is available

May 1, 2023

Please review the updated Provider Manual, effective July 1, 2023, posted on the Alliance provider website. 

Provider Digest | Issue 23

April 28, 2023

New CEO, rate adjustments + dementia care

Provider Digest | Issue 22

April 18, 2023

Funding opportunities: applications are due soon!

As of April 21, Medi-Cal Rx PA requirements will be reinstated for 17 additional drug classes

April 11, 2023

On April 21, 2023, Phase III, Lift 2 of the Medi-Cal Rx Claim Edits and Prior Authorization Reinstatement Plan will be implemented.

Provider Digest | Issue 21

April 3, 2023

New diabetes program for providers + Medi-Cal Rx updates

New Provider Manual effective April 1, 2023 is available

March 30, 2023

An updated Alliance Provider Manual is now available, effective April 1, 2023. The new manual can be viewed on our provider website.

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