November 2024
National
Connecting care, mind and body - the benefits of value-based care
Updated state-specific mobile crisis listings now available
Attend a free webinar on Nov. 21 and learn about the Surest™ health plan
Help more patients find your SUD programs
More convenience ahead for the online STAR prior authorization tool
Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule always rule?
Central
Register for a free webinar on Dec. 4 and get answers on how to support Minnesota firefighters through Optum EWS
Change to UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Minnesota Medicaid coverage for 2025
Northeast
Pennsylvania: Now you can submit prior authorization requests online any time
Rhode Island: Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island will no longer require prior authorization for in-network services
New Hampshire: Optum will no longer manage behavioral health benefits for Harvard Pilgrim Stride
West
Washington: Benefits administration change for Premera Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
Highlight your trauma expertise in the Optum provider directory so members can find you at a glance
Southeast
Florida: Get time back by submitting your prior authorization requests online
Louisiana: Learn what you need to do so you can assist those in crisis
Louisiana: Submitting Commercial prior authorization requests is easier with a new online process
Mississippi: Submit your prior authorization requests online any time
October 2024
National
Medicare Prior Authorization list now online
National Gold Card waivers effective Oct. 1
Free, live, accredited webcast, Nov. 6 - Lethal Means Safety: A Critical Focus in Suicide Prevention
2023 Claim audits coming for Oscar Health Plan Members
Feel the need for speed? The Provider Express secure portal delivers
Central
Minnesota: Avoid claim denials if you're contracted with a Medicaid MCO or have recently billed as an MCO network provider
Northeast
New York: Foster care provider education updated
West
Arizona: New appointment availability training required for Medicare providers
California: You'll start seeing the standard Optum logo on provider and member communications
September 2024
National
Go for the Gold Card – check your waiver status today
Central
Texas: Texas moms need you. Help them find you by identifying as a maternal mental health provider.
Northeast
Connecticut: Numbers don’t lie. Except on outdated ID cards
Massachusetts: Time is on Your Side Thanks to a new online ABA prior authorization submission process
New York: Notification required for SUD complex care
Rhode Island: Enroll with Medicaid to prevent claim denials