Temporary provider rate increases set to expire Nov 30 now extended through Dec 31.
Temporary Provider Rate Increases Extended Through 12/31
Nov 30, 2021 2:18:07 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care
Medicaid Communication Access Reimbursement
Nov 17, 2021 4:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, Primary Care, communication
The Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DSDHH) has partnered with the Division of Health Benefits to establish a pilot initiative for communication access services for patients (and companions) who have Medicaid and Health Choice.
Check Your Status in NC Tracks
Nov 17, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Primary Care, Pediatrics
There is an important deadline approaching for organizations with the taxonomy of Primary Care, Single Specialty and Multi-Specialty within NC Tracks. Medicaid Health Plans require the rendering provider to be listed on a claim and the practitioner to be affiliated in NC Tracks with the service location on the claim. Organizations that do not have the required individual provider affiliation reflected in NC Tracks by November 21st risk suspension or termination.
New Primary Care Provider Change Request Form for Members in Managed Care Prepaid Health Plans
Nov 3, 2021 2:45:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Primary Care
In collaboration with primary care providers (PCPs), the NC Medicaid Managed Care Prepaid Health Plans (PHPs) have created a new standardized PCP Change Request Form for members who wish to change their primary care assignment throughout the year.
Quality & Population Health Webinar | November 16
Nov 3, 2021 8:15:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, NCDHHS, NCAHEC, Quality Improvement, population health
The third webinar in the Quality & Population Health Webinar series, formerly the Advanced Medical Home (AMH) Webinar series, will be held November 16 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and will focus on PCP Assignments and Working with Clinically Integrated Networks (CINs). Following the presentations, there will be time for Q&A. This webinar series is designed to support providers, practice managers, quality improvement professionals, care managers, and CINs. We hope you can join us!
Questions about NC Medicaid?
Oct 20, 2021 4:14:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Primary Care, Pediatric, care planning
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Visit the NC Medicaid Help Center for an easily searchable database of questions and answers on a variety of important topics.
Medicaid Managed Care: What Providers Need to Know
Sep 22, 2021 2:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Primary Care, nctracks
- From the NC Medicaid 2021 Provider Playbook, you will find Updated FAQs on Medicaid Managed Care Claims and Prior Authorizations. Some examples of FAQ topics include: how to file a claim with each of the PHPs, what information is needed from the provider to file the claim, portal messaging and how to submit prior authorizations to a health plan and many other topics. There are helpful links and the PHP Claims Schedule through October 2021.
Updates from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Sep 15, 2021 10:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, COVID-19, Primary Care
COVID-19 Clusters among Schools and Sports Teams
The first weeks of school have brought more COVID cases among school children. This rapid spread can lead to quarantines when schools don’t have strong mask requirements in place. School districts should follow the CDC’s recommendation and require masks and keep other important safety measures in place as we continue battling the pandemic.
September Chat: Medicaid Managed Care Hot Topics
Sep 13, 2021 10:45:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Fireside Chat Webinar
Join us for important Medicaid updates at the next Back Porch Chat on Medicaid Managed Care Hot Topics scheduled for Thursday, September 16 from 5:30-6:30 PM. Carrie Brown, MD, MPH Chief Medical Officer for Behavioral Health & IDD, NC Department of Health and Human Services will host the event
Medicaid Managed Care WEBINAR SERIES: Quality & Population Health
Sep 8, 2021 5:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Quality Improvement
This series, formerly the Advanced Medical Home (AMH) Webinar Series, is designed to to support practice managers, quality improvement professionals, care coordinators, and others within your practice who are responsible for meeting the NC Medicaid Managed Care Provider requirements. All webinars are from 5:30-6:30 PM. Join us for one or for all!