A study from April 2021 sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation revealed some startling facts about ways we are missing the mark to address vaccine hesitancy among adults aged 18-64.
Health care providers: Are you talking about the COVID -19 Vaccine with your adult patients?
Jul 28, 2021 4:55:58 PM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in COVID-19, Vaccines
Medicaid Managed Care: NCTracks AVRS Updated with PHP information
Jul 22, 2021 6:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, nctracks
Prepaid Health Plan Information Added to NCTracks Automated Voice Response System
As part of recent NC Medicaid Managed Care updates, NCTracks accepts beneficiary enrollment and eligibility inquiries through the Automated Voice Response System (AVRS) which can be reached at 800-723-4330. The AVRS response includes the Prepaid Health Plan (PHP) name, contact information and the PHP assigned Primary Care Provider (PCP)/Advanced Medical Home (AMH). The response also includes a reminder that all care must be coordinated through the PHP.
Medicaid Managed Care: Claim Submission and Prior Authorization Clarifications
Jul 21, 2021 4:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, NCDHHS
To provide some clarity on prior authorization submissions, NCDHHS issued a NC Medicaid Managed Care Provider Update on Friday July 9, 2021 that includes information about claims submission and prior authorizations under Medicaid managed care.
Medicaid Managed Care: Common Billing Errors
Jul 21, 2021 2:17:22 PM / by Practice Support Team
Common Billing Error - Taxonomy Codes Missing, Incorrect or Inactive
MMC: Prepaid Health Plan Flexibility for Prior Authorizations During First 60 days after Managed Care Launch
Jul 15, 2021 7:15:00 AM / by Practice Support Team
On July 7, 2021 NCDHHS posted an updated bulletin highlighting flexibilities for prior authorizations during the first 60 days of the transition to Medicaid Managed Care.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Update on Vaccination Counseling Code Reimbursement
Jul 14, 2021 4:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in COVID-19, Vaccines
On July 9, 2021, an addendum to COVID-19 Bulletin #168 was released in SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #170: Update on Vaccination Counseling Code Reimbursement. Read highlights below.
NC Medicaid: EHR Incentive Program Deadline
Jul 14, 2021 2:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, EHR
This is a friendly reminder that there are only four months left to apply for a final payment of up to $8500 from the NC Medicaid EHR Incentive Program [medicaid.ncdhhs.gov].
Back Porch Chat: Hot Topics in Medicaid Transformation Post-Launch
Jul 14, 2021 11:17:53 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care
Check out these upcoming webinars...
COVID-19: Temporary Provider Rate Increases and Clinical Policy Changes Extended thru July 31
Jul 14, 2021 10:10:43 AM / by Practice Support Team
NCDHHS has recently released two special bulletins outlining temporary provisions related to the extension of COVID-19 temporary provider rates and clinical policies. Read more about these changes in Special Bulletins 169 and 171.
Medicaid Managed Care: It’s Here….
Jun 30, 2021 10:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care
It’s hard to believe the Medicaid Managed Care launch is upon us. The past year and a half we have experienced many challenges to be sure. You can rest assured your Northwest AHEC Practice Support team is here to help you navigate these changes. Below are some new resources NCDHHS has provided to help you and your practice as they launch Medicaid Managed Care.
