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Important Mammogram Billing Update
02/21/20 Provider News
Coding changes for preventive mammography screenings took effect Jan. 1, 2020.
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DST: Building Healthier Communities Together
02/21/20 Provider News
You're invited to join the Delivery System Transformation Committee, known as DST, if you can positively affect the health outcomes of InterCommunity Health Network Coordinated Care Organization (IHN-CCO) members
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Equity for All Is a Priority
02/21/20 Provider News
Samaritan Health Plans members all deserve the highest quality of care and consideration in a nondiscriminatory manner.
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IHN-CCO: New Lead Testing
02/21/20 Provider News
The Oregon Health Authority has a new rule that states that all children enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan, including Fee-for-Services and Managed Care Entities (MCEs), must have blood level screening tests.
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New Option Now Available
02/21/20 Provider News
Samaritan Health Plans is pleased to announce a new option available for checking member eligibility and benefits in real-time. Real-time eligibility and benefit inquiry, or 270/271, is available for all lines of business we offer and is available to our contracted providers through our clearinghouse, Change Healthcare.
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Clinical Practice Guidelines
02/21/20 Provider News
SHP develops and adopts evidence-based CPGs to assist providers in making decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances.
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See Updates from Our Recent December Webinar
12/31/19 Provider News
Did you miss out on our recent webinar? We reviewed several important changes that you don't want to miss!
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Authorizations for 2020
12/16/19 Provider News
Access prior authorization lists for each of our lines of business for 2020. Review when retroactive authorizations are allowed as exceptions.
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Oral Health
12/16/19 Provider News
Help us address the dental needs of expectant mothers. Get resources to help you integrate oral health programs and services into your clinic.
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Transition of Care
12/16/19 Provider News
Oregon Health Authority is transitioning care for 1,200 members of Trillium Community Health Plan and Willamette Valley Health CCO to IHN-CCO on Jan. 1, 2020.
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Adult Day Services
12/16/19 Provider News
Grace Center for Adult Day Services offers health services, social services, memory care and post-rehabilitation to senior and adults with disabilities.
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Provider Webinar
10/08/19 Provider News
Did you miss our webinar in September? You can download our presentation to review important updates on the horizon.
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Free Health Education Opportunities
06/21/19 Provider News
A new health education hub is providing community workshops and trainings to patients in Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties.
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Prior Authorization Policy Change
04/22/19 Provider News
Review important changes to Samaritan Health Plans’ prior authorization policy. This clarifies under what conditions an exception will be made for a retroactive request.
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Free Electronic Claims
01/31/19 Provider News
Samaritan Health Plans has a new free clearinghouse, Office Alley. Office Ally offers a web-based service where providers can submit claims to participating payers.
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Acupuncture Authorization Changes
01/31/19 Provider News
Samaritan Health Plans has revised the approval process for acupuncture treatments for back pain. Providers are now required to use a validated risk assessment tool.
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Authorization Changes for Opioid Prescriptions
09/06/18 Provider News
Effective Sept. 1, 2018, IHN-CCO has implemented new authorization criteria relating to safe opioid use and appropriate pain management.
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COBA Claims
09/06/18 Provider News
Effectively immediately, IHN-CCO is accepting COBA claims from CMS.
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Patient Safety Goals Checklist
09/06/18 Provider News
Samaritan Health Plans has developed a checklist to help providers assess 2018 Patient Safety Goals.
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Electronically Corrected Professional Claims Live Sept 17
09/06/18 Provider News
All contracted providers will be able to submit electronic-corrected professional claims beginning Sept. 17.
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New Search Tool Available for Samaritan Choice Formulary
06/27/18 Provider News
A new search tool for our Samaritan Choice Plan Formulary allows you to quickly look up drug restrictions as well as member copays and coinsurance.
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New Pilot Provides Free Doula Care to IHN-CCO Members
06/26/18 Provider News
The Community Doula Program seeks to improve maternal and infant health outcomes for pregnant IHN-CCO members.
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Educational Requirements Can Now be Met Online
05/23/18 Provider News
Samaritan Health Plans provides easy on-line access to complete required Medicare trainings.
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What to Do When an IHN-CCO Member Misses Appointments
05/23/18 Provider News
Providers must notify IHN-CCO when a member has missed at least two primary care appointments with no effort on the member's part to reschedule. Scheduled and missed appointments should be documented in the member’s file with the PCP.
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