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IHN-CCO Claims Reprocessed
04/03/18 Provider News
IHN-CCO recently updated its claim editing software for continuous compliance with Oregon Health Plan’s Prioritized List, and there were some unexpected effects on IHN claims.
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New Medicare ID Cards to Be Mailed Soon
03/22/18 Provider News
Beginning next month, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will begin mailing new Medicare cards that… include a new Medicare Number to protect the recipient’s identity.
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Electronically-Corrected Professional Claims
03/22/18 Provider News
Samaritan Health Plans is currently working to accept electronic-corrected professional claims (HCFA). Here's what you need to know now.
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Childhood Immunizations
03/16/18 Provider News
Starting April 1, 2018 IHN-CCO will begin denying all claim lines billed with administration codes for immunization services.
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SNP-MOC Training
02/15/18 Provider News
Complete your 2018 training requirements for Samaritan Health Plans' Special Needs Plan Model of Care Program.
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ID Cards
02/15/18 Provider News
Review updated ID card samples for all of our 2018 plans.
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Prior Auth Changes 2018
12/15/17 Provider News
New Prior Authorization requirements for 2018...
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Online PCP Assignment
12/12/17
A new online tool is available immediately for primary care providers...
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Coding tool improves HEDIS scores
12/07/17
A simple coding chart is available immediately...
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Electronic Transactions
11/22/17 Provider News
Lost checks are a painful reality in many provider clinics, but office managers can take control in a few, simple steps...
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Interpretation Services
11/22/17 Provider News
In order to meet Federal and State regulations, providers are responsible for ensuring that their practice offers timely and free interpretation services.
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OR Prioritized List
11/22/17 Provider News
As 2018 approaches, providers are encouraged to revisit how the prioritized list may impact patient care with “above and below the line” services.
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Care Team Link
09/26/17 Provider News
Local providers can take advantage of a new, innovative web service that provides a singular experience for coordinating care.
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Opioid Reduction
09/25/17 Provider News
New opioids authorization criteria is in effect immediately...
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Provider Engagement Team
09/25/17 Provider News
Support made simple, when you need it the most.
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Billing for Transgender Services
07/19/17 Provider News
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Oral Health During Pregnancy
12/14/16 Provider News
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Integrating Oral and Physical Health: Part 6
11/18/16 Provider News
For the past several months we have been exploring the relationship between primary and oral health care. Check out the final article of our six-part series, in which we look at how Oregonians view their oral health needs, and how some of our dental and medical partners are working together to ensure patients get the dental care they need. Learn how you can integrate oral health programs and services in your clinic.
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Getting the Most Out of the Authorization Wizard
11/18/16 Provider News
Through ProviderConnect, Samaritan Health Plans’ provider portal, you can submit your authorization request electronically.
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Samaritan Advantage Plans: Changes for 2017
11/18/16 Provider News
The 2017 Annual Notice of Change for each of our Samaritan Advantage Plans is now available on our website.
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Integrating Oral and Physical Health: Part 5
09/23/16
As we continue to work towards developing holistic care across our region, it is important that medical providers have a better understanding of their patients' oral health. Smiles for Life is a national oral health curriculum that produces educational resources to ensure the integration of oral health and primary care.
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Reimbursement Provided for Tobacco Cessation Interventions
09/23/16 Provider News
Tobacco use remains the number one cause of death and disease in the United States. It is a risk factor for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and many other common chronic diseases. Samaritan Health Plans and IHN-CCO are encouraging health care providers to talk with their patients about tobacco use and perform tobacco cessation interventions.
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Samaritan Health Plans to Offer More Employer Group Coverage in 2017
09/23/16
Samaritan Health Plans continues to grow, and next year we will offer additional employer group plans and cover more lives than ever before.
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Integrating Oral and Physical Health Part 4
08/24/16 Provider News
Having a dental professional on site adds more resources and helps achieve a new level of holistic care. While having a dentist working in your clinic is not always a possibility, other options such as adding an expanded practice dental hygienist may be more practical. Part four of our six-part series focuses on the role of expanded practice dental hygienists and how they can benefit your clinic and patients.
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