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April 16, 2019
The importance of race, ethnicity, and language data (PDF)
April 16, 2019
Culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) and patient health (PDF)
March 27, 2019
Maternal health seminar (PDF)
March 20, 2019
Prior authorization requirement change (PDF)
March 20, 2019
Social determinants of health provider training (PDF)
March 14, 2019
Providing health care to culturally and ethnically diverse populations (PDF)
February 28, 2019
Statement on the Use of Opioids in the Treatment of Dental Pain (PDF)
February 11, 2019
All providers with a Medicaid ID must recertify ID every five years (PDF)

Previous provider alerts

2018
December 31, 2018
Connections Newsletter: Issue 2 (PDF)
December 17, 2018
Reminder to use modifiers 25 and 59 appropriately (PDF)
December 12, 2018
MYidealDOCTOR is hiring (PDF)
December 6, 2018
AmeriHealth Caritas is now using the ADA® credentialing service, powered by CAQH ProView® (PDF)
December 5, 2018
Removal of prior authorization requirement for generic 17P (PDF)
October 12, 2018
Using CLIA ID number when submitting claims for laboratory testing (PDF)
September 10, 2018
Update: AmeriHealth Caritas DC office address (PDF)
September 4, 2018
Online survey of providers serving pregnant and postpartum (perinatal) women (PDF)
August 31, 2018
Formulary quantity limit changes (PDF)
August 31, 2018
Non-emergency transportation for members (PDF)
August 30, 2018
AmeriHealth Caritas DC office move (PDF)
August 14, 2018
CLAS training: Providing Health Care to Culturally and Ethnically Diverse Populations (PDF)
July 19, 2018
Please follow practice guidelines from dental periodicity schedule (PDF)
July 19, 2018
Dental periodicity schedule (PDF)
July 19, 2018
Endodontic therapy requiring post-operative X-ray (PDF)
Jul 6, 2018
Alliance formulary changes canceled (PDF)
July 2, 2018
Alliance formulary changes (PDF)
June 14, 2018
Dulera®, promethazine HCL vials, clemastine removed from formulary (PDF)
June 12, 2018
New covered benefit: Placement of device to facilitate eruption of impacted tooth (PDF)
June 12, 2018
Clarification on denied authorization of covered benefits (PDF)
May 24, 2018
Reminder: AmeriHealth Caritas DC now using ADA® credentialing service (PDF)
May 16, 2018
Humalog®, Apidra® removed from formulary (PDF)
April 23, 2018
Drug Take Back Day is April 28, 2018 (PDF)
April 23, 2018
One week left for provider enrollment in the D.C. Medicaid program (PDF)
April 13, 2018
Deadline for provider enrollment in the D.C. Medicaid program fast approaching (PDF)
April 9, 2018
Deadline for provider enrollment in D.C. Medicaid program is May 1 (PDF)
April 5, 2018
Medicaid enrollment deadline for providers (PDF)
March 23, 2018
Reminder: AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia provider enrollment in the D.C. Medicaid program (PDF)
March 23, 2018
HIT-HIE technical assistance and outreach support for eligible Medicaid providers for fiscal year 2018 (PDF)
March 16, 2018
AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia provider enrollment in the D.C. Medicaid program (PDF)
March 15, 2018
Free webinar for Advantage Arrest silver diamine fluoride 38% (PDF)
March 12, 2018
New NaviNet electronic claim inquiry enhancement (PDF)
March 9, 2018
Enroll in the D.C. Medicaid program (PDF)
February 23, 2018
AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia provider enrollment in the D.C. program (PDF)
February 14, 2018
AmeriHealth Caritas DC now using ADA® credentialing service, powered by CAQH (PDF)
February 13, 2018
Free provider training: Medical and dental integration (PDF)
February 12, 2018
Medical and dental integration provider training (PDF)
February 12, 2018
New NaviNet care gaps response form (PDF)
February 8, 2018
Formulary additions: Tamiflu® capsule and suspension (PDF)
February 6, 2018
Balance billing of eligible Medicaid and Alliance beneficiaries (PDF)
February 1, 2018
Adding screening results to patient medical records (PDF)
January 30, 2018
Billing for fluoride varnish (PDF)
January 23, 2018
HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, STD, and TB administration (PDF)
2017
December 27, 2017
Formulary removals: methylphenidate and Dexedrine® Spansule® (PDF)
December 22, 2017
Using Your Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) ID When Filing Claims (PDF)
December 14, 2017
Depression e-learning training module (PDF)
December 11, 2017
Alliance members may fill behavioral health medications at any network pharmacy (PDF)
November 17, 2017
Follow practice guidelines found in dental periodicity schedule (PDF)
November 16, 2017
Dental periodicity schedule (PDF)
November 16, 2017
Changes to opioid dependence agents (PDF)
November 14, 2017
Provider enrollment in the DC Medicaid program (PDF)
October 30, 2017
New opioid medication prescribing limits (PDF)
October 20, 2017
Submission of authorizations and related documentation to maintain continuity of care (PDF)
October 13, 2017
OBs: Have you asked about dental visits? (PDF)
October 3, 2017
Health disparity and cultural competency course (PDF)
September 28, 2017
Notice to enrollees under age 21 of scheduled, due, and overdue services (PDF)
September 8, 2017
Formulary changes: Pataday®, Atacand® among products removed (PDF)
August 25, 2017
MedStar Family Choice (MFC) no longer participating in District Medicaid Managed Care Program (PDF)
August 4, 2017
Primary care provider Quality Enhancement Program (PDF)
June 19, 2017
Introduction to Integrated Primary Care workshop (PDF)
June 19, 2017
Medicaid formulary changes: Effexor XR® tablets and more (PDF)
June 19, 2017
Alliance formulary changes effective in July (PDF)
June 19, 2017
Early intervention certificate (PDF)
June 6, 2017
Changes to HEDIS® Immunization for Adolescents (IMA) measure (PDF)
June 6, 2017
The rising rates of opioid addiction and misuse (PDF)
May 17, 2017
Member "freedom of choice" reminder (PDF)
April 26, 2017
Medicaid formulary change (PDF)
April 26, 2017
Alliance formulary change (PDF)
April 24, 2017
Time for CLAS (PDF)
April 19, 2017
Request for information on potential Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations (PDF)
April 12, 2017
Prescribing multiple antipsychotic medicines (PDF)
April 12, 2017
Reminder: Members eligible for 12-month supply of oral contraceptive (PDF)
April 12, 2017
ICD-10-CM code Z59.0 (problems related to housing and economic circumstances) (PDF)
April 10, 2017
Help us process requests for prior authorization accurately (PDF)
April 10, 2017
B.E.S.T. asthma program (PDF)
April 7, 2017
Provider newsletter "Connections" now available (PDF)
February 14, 2017
Appropriate antibiotic use (PDF)
February 9, 2017
Mary's Center emergency department (ED) diversion program for dental care (PDF)
February 8, 2017
Dental provider manual updated (PDF)
February 7, 2017
Care coordination assistance for dental providers (PDF)
January 31, 2017
Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenditures for managed care Medicaid beneficiaries (PDF)
January 31, 2017
Generic suboxone/naloxone tablets now preferred (PDF)
January 5, 2017
Provider newsletter "Connections" now available! (PDF)
2016
December 28, 2016
Dental visit data now available on Member Clinical Summary (PDF)
December 23, 2016
Updates to the Obstetrical Authorization & Initial Assessment form (PDF)
December 1, 2016
Vaccine for Children (VFC) program (PDF)
November 29, 2016
Referrals no longer required for specialty care practitioners and services (PDF)
November 10, 2016
Care4U: Meds Made Easy pharmacy medication adherence program now available (PDF)
November 8, 2016
Clarification regarding D1351 dental sealant claims (PDF)
October 27, 2016
I am healthy® Rewards Program (PDF)
October 27, 2016
Changes to the list of services that require prior authorization (PDF)
October 10, 2016
Flu shot reminder (PDF)
October 5, 2016
Connections provider newsletter now available (PDF)
September 26, 2016
Cultural responsiveness to language services, race, and ethnicity (PDF)
August 30, 2016
Vaccines for Children (VFC) influenza vaccine distribution (PDF)
August 24, 2016
Updated dental implant benefit policy and provider manual (PDF)
August 17, 2016
Insect repellent now covered as OTC medication (PDF)
August 15, 2016
Formulary change (PDF)
July 21, 2016
Symbicort® removed from drug formulary (PDF)
July 13, 2016
Get Network News via email (PDF)
July 5, 2016
Provider newsletter "Connections" now available (PDF)
June 29, 2016
Updates to Alliance pharmacy access for HIV antiretroviral medications (PDF)
May 19, 2016
State Innovation Model survey now available (PDF)
May 19, 2016
Jiva 5.6 system upgrade (PDF)
May 17, 2016
Vaccines for Children (VFC) program ordering update (PDF)
May 11, 2016
Formulary changes (PDF)
May 11, 2016
Implications for providers amidst lead testing of school drinking water (PDF)
May 11, 2016
AmeriHealth Caritas has contracted with CIOX Health (PDF)
April 29, 2016
Important pharmacy update regarding HIV antiretroviral medications (PDF)
April 21, 2016
LGBTQ cultural competency training now required (PDF)
April 18, 2016
Free books are available to early learners who reside in the District (PDF)
April 18, 2016
AmeriHealth Caritas DC announces enhancements to NaviNet (PDF)
April 18, 2016
Prescribing a second albuterol inhaler and/or nebulizer for school use (PDF)
March 31, 2016
ICD-10 policy and claims payment system updates (PDF)
March 31, 2016
Provider newsletter "Connections" now available (PDF)
March 16, 2016
Additional information regarding the dental implant benefit (PDF)
March 9, 2016
Partner with us to prevent health care fraud, waste, and abuse (PDF)
March 8, 2016
Dental crown benefit for Alliance members now available (PDF)
February 18, 2016
Care Manager appointments at the Member Wellness Center (PDF)
February 16, 2016
Children's dental procedures and billing requirements (PDF)
February 10, 2016
Updated clinical practice guidelines for screening, diagnosis, and referral for substance use disorders (PDF)
February 8, 2016
CDC health advisory - Severe influenza illness reported (PDF)
February 8, 2016
MedTox filter paper lead testing (PDF)
January 22, 2016
Winter storm preparation for members (PDF)
January 19, 2016
2016 CAHPS season provider FAQ (PDF)
January 19, 2016
Diabetes screening for members with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (PDF)
January 13, 2016
Emdeon is now "Change Healthcare" (PDF)

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