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Healthfirst Provider Toolkit: Patient Recertification

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This recertification toolkit includes educational resources for your practice and easy-to-use guides to help you inform your patients on how to maintain their access to healthcare.

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Availity Essentials is Healthfirst's New Provider Portal

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Access Healthfirst tools through Availity Essentials, our new provider portal designed to help make your work with us easier.

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Important New Posted Oct 15, 2024

Provider Education Events - new events added

Together, we can improve patient outcomes. Join us at a provider education workshop, training, or event.

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Important New Posted Oct 15, 2024

Two Additional Prior Authorization Codes Managed by EyeMed Effective Jan. 1, 2025

EyeMed manages Healthfirst’s prior authorization for surgical and therapeutic vision services as well as network management, related member and provider service calls, and claims payment for routine vision and medical optometry services.

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Important New Posted Oct 11, 2024

Changes to OASAS Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment Programs and Updated Billing Guidance

The New York State Office of Addiction Service and Supports (OASAS) is implementing several changes to integrate care within the OASAS outpatient clinic regulatory structure.

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Posted Sep 26, 2024

Foster Care Provider Education Letter

This updated provider education letter outlines key guidance providers should be mindful of when delivering care to Medicaid enrolled children/youth in direct placement foster care and in the care of Voluntary Foster Care Agencies.

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Posted Sep 23, 2024

Documentation and Coding Updates

We're committed to helping providers and clinical coders with the accurate coding of patients’ health records.

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Posted Aug 28, 2024

Medications Requiring Prior Authorization Under the Medical Benefit

Ensure you remain current on the most recent changes

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Posted Aug 26, 2024

See the latest news about Availity Essentials™

Providers can access Healthfirst tools through Availity Essentials, our new secure provider portal platform.

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Plans & Benefits

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We work hard to make it easy for you to get the care you need, when you need it. Search in-network providers, hospitals, pharmacies, and more with this convenient tool.

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Provide and coordinates services that are typically covered by Medicaid and Medicare, including the health, social, emotional, nutritional, and rehabilitation services.

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Provider Manuals

These helpful manuals will give you and your staff easy access to the information you need to run your practice and provide quality care to Healthfirst members.

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