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August/September 2010

In this issue:
Incentive Programs
  • PIP measure targets
  • Questions about our incentive programs?
  • Record BMI during visit
  • Reminder cards
  • Patient Profile can help
  • Childhood immunizations due before second birthday
  • Diabetic lab values – last one in 2010
News & Updates
  • Spine Centers of Excellence – update to code set
  • Efficient administration with online tools
  • 2010 Academies cancelled
  • Correcting previously billed claims
  • Preventive care vs. diagnostic care
  • Medicare crossover
  • Labor Day Weekend system upgrade
  • Smartphone app for ID cards
  • Coding and billing update class
  • Quality awards
  • NCQA payment for PCMH recognized practices
Clinical Support
  • Recent medical policy additions and revisions
  • “Just Say No” to antibiotics for colds and flu
  • Vaccines for Children program (VFC)
  • Begin thinking now about flu and pneumonia shots!
  • Priority Health Medicare pays for comprehensive physical exams annually
  • Priority Health Medicare physician reimbursement
  • Surgical decision making tool available
Pharmacy
  • Improving generic prescribing
  • Answers to questions about pharmacy benefits
  • Generic copays for long-term controllers available
  • Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Formulary Update
  • Online resources for physicians
Behavioral Health
  • Prior authorization for behavioral health visits removed
Questions?

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