23-329 See What News Is Online for March 2023
Date: 04/07/23
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The table below outlines communications posted in the Provider Library in March 2023. The table includes the posting date, material number and title, type of notice, applicable audience and counties, and a summary of the communication.
Date, Number and title | Type of notice | Audience1 | Lines of business2 | Summary |
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March 3, 2023 23-083m, Check It Out Online! Updated Guide to Improve Health Outcomes | News & Announcements | Physicians PPGs Hospitals Ancillary providers ECM providers CS providers
| Employer Group (HMO/POS/HSP, PPO, EPO) Medi-Cal (all counties) Molina Wellcare By Health Net HMO, PPO | Notice to providers to let them know about the updated guide to Improve Health Outcomes. The toolkit offers a list of topics that can help with quality patient care including links and useful tools. The update shows where to find the guide on the website or the Provider Library based on the line of business. |
March 8, 2023 23-173m (PDF), Watch New Online Training About Clinical Care Metrics and Patient Experience
| News & Announcements | Physicians PPGs ECM providers CS providers
| Employer Group (HMO/POS/HSP, PPO, EPO) Medi-Cal (all counties) Molina
| Informs providers about the new video ‘microlearnings’ that cover 11 topics which are available on the appropriate websites or by using a mobile smart device. The topics were designed to enhance providers’ knowledge about clinical care metrics and patient experience in as little as 7–20 minutes. The provider educational support is in partnership with Centene’s Behavioral Health Team. |
March 8, 2023 23-202m (PDF), Watch New Online Training About Clinical Care Metrics and Patient Experience
| News & Announcements | Physicians PPGs ECM providers CS providers
| Wellcare By Health Net HMO, PPO | Informs providers about the new video ‘microlearnings’ that cover 11 topics which are available on the appropriate websites or by using a mobile smart device. The topics were designed to enhance providers’ knowledge about clinical care metrics and patient experience in as little as 7–20 minutes. The provider educational support is in partnership with Centene’s Behavioral Health Team. |
March 22, 2023 23-275m (PDF), Improve Your Access and Availability | News & Announcements | Physicians PPGs
| IFP (HMO, PPO) Medi-Cal (all counties) Molina
| The upcoming no-cost webinar will address accessibility and availability requirements and offer performance tips. Those attending will gain insight into how to improve member satisfaction and survey results by staying up to date on best practices. |
March 22, 2023 23-276m (PDF), Improve Your Access and Availability | News & Announcements | Physicians PPGs
| Wellcare By Health Net HMO, PPO | The upcoming no-cost webinar will address accessibility and availability requirements and offer performance tips. Those attending will gain insight into how to improve member satisfaction and survey results by staying up to date on best practices.
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March 28, 2023 23-244m (PDF), Stay Informed on Quality Goals and Activities to Improve the Health of Members | News & Announcements | Physicians PPGs Hospitals Ancillary providers | Medi-Cal (all counties)
| This update compares clinical care and service measures between Reporting Years 2020 and 2021. They include the progress made and improvements that are still needed to improve member health. |
March 30, 2023 23-291m, Access Updated List of NCI/NCORP Contracted Cancer Centers | Regulatory | Physicians PPGs Hospitals | Medi-Cal (all counties) | The list of contracted National Cancer Institute (NCI) and NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) designated cancer centers has been updated. The list is now posted online in the Provider Library. Information about referrals for treatment is also included. |
March 30, 2023 23-320m (PDF), Update Your Demographic Information Without Logging In Spring 2023 | Regulatory | Physicians PPGs Hospitals Ancillary providers ECM providers CS providers
| IFP (HMO, PPO) Employer Group (HMO/POS/HSP, PPO, EPO) Medi-Cal (all counties) Molina | This is a semi-annual reminder flyer sent to all providers asking them to verify/update their demographic information online so it is current in our provider directories. |
March 30, 2023 23-323m (PDF), Update Your Demographic Information Without Logging In Spring 2023 | Regulatory | Physicians PPGs Hospitals Ancillary providers | Wellcare By Health Net HMO, PPO | This is a semi-annual reminder flyer sent to all providers asking them to verify/update their demographic information online so it is current in our provider directories. |
March 31, 2023 23-327m, DHCS Technical Help for CalAIM and Mental Health Services Resources | News & Announcements | Physicians PPGs Hospitals Ancillary providers ECM providers CS providers
| Medi-Cal (all counties) | Resources are available to assist with the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative and to help your patients who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or in need of emotional support. |
1 ECM – Enhanced Care Management; CS – Community Supports
2 Medi-Cal (all counties) indicates that the communication applies to Medi-Cal Kern, Los Angeles, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tulare counties.
Additional information
If you have questions regarding the information contained in this update, contact the Health Net* Provider Services Center by email, by phone or through the provider portal.
This information applies to Physicians, Participating Physician Groups (PPGs), Hospitals, Ancillary providers, Community Supports (CS) Providers, and Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Providers.
For Medi-Cal, this information applies to Kern, Los Angeles, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tulare counties.