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This newsletter includes short summaries, reminders and updates for Blue Cross and BCN providers. Please visit The Record or BCN Provider News for complete newsletter editions.
Health e-Blue℠ data entry due soon The deadline for entering data in Health e-Blue for 2021 treatment opportunities is midnight, Jan. 22, 2022. Data entered after this deadline won't count for 2021 incentives. The deadline for submitting electronic medical record files is Feb. 4, 2022. Prior authorization requirements expanding for Medicare Plus Blue℠, BCN commercial and BCN Advantage members on Jan. 1 We’re expanding our prior authorization requirements for Medicare Plus Blue, BCN commercial and BCN Advantage℠ members. For certain procedure codes, you’ll need to complete questionnaires in the e-referral system when you submit prior authorization requests for dates of service on or after Jan. 1, 2022. Read more: Acupuncturists invited to apply to be part of Blue Cross’ provider networks Enrollment forms and practitioner agreements are available at bcbsm.com/providers for acupuncturists who want to join a Blue Cross network. Once approved, acupuncturists can begin participating in a Blue Cross network starting March 1, 2022. Read more: December 2021 issue of The Record Holiday office closings Blue Cross and BCN offices will be closed Dec. 23 through Dec. 24 and Dec. 30 through Dec. 31. Our new, updated enrollment flyers assist providers joining our network We’ve updated some of our enrollment flyers to help providers joining Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan or Blue Care Network. The Enrollment documents helpful hints flyers are step-by-step guides that walk providers through each section of their enrollment application. Read more:
Overview of care management and utilization management programs now available Blue Cross and BCN have implemented many care management programs for members and utilization management programs for providers. We recently published the Care management and utilization management programs: Overview for providers document to help you navigate these programs. Read more:
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