Provider News
The Alliance shares provider news to keep contracted providers informed about upcoming trainings, Medi-Cal updates, Alliance health campaigns and resources, regulatory requirements and more.
Contracted Alliance providers will automatically receive a print copy of our quarterly Provider Bulletin.
If you are not already receiving our email publications, you can sign up for our digital news updates.
The Provider Bulletin is published digitally and in print every quarter. Providers receive a printed copy in the mail and can also read the digital version on our website.
The Bulletin includes:
- A report from our CEO.
- Updates to benefits and services.
- Clinical recommendations.
The Provider Digest, formerly known as the Provider E-Newsletter, is a biweekly digital publication. The Digest shares news about:
- Upcoming webinars and events.
- Billing and reimbursements.
- Alliance health campaigns.
Read the latest edition on our Provider Digest page.
The Provider Flash, formerly the Provider Fax Blast, shares timely alerts via fax and email, usually comprised of urgent and/or regulatory communications.
All Provider News posts:
FQHC TotalCare claims billing requirements
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) must submit TotalCare claims that comply with Medicare institutional billing requirements.
Provider Portal JIVA updated with Case Management episode in Member Centric View
Access to Member Centric View (MCV), Case Management (CM) episode will be listed with other types of episodes on the left side.
GLP-1 drug changes effective starting January
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Medi-Cal Rx will update coverage for GLP-1 medications.
APL update to Medi-Cal RX Pharmacy Benefits and Cell Gene Therapy Coverage
The Department of Health Care Services has made an update to APL Medi-Cal RX Pharmacy Benefits and Cell Gene Therapy Coverage.
Provider Digest | Issue 84
Medi-Cal changes are coming — help members stay covered Starting in 2026, some Medi-Cal members may see updates to their health coverage. Most members will keep their current benefits and care, but others may experience changes to their coverage. The Alliance is working to make this transition as smooth as possible. Our goal is […]
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