Network News is a quarterly newsletter for BCBSLA and HMOLA network providers. Every issue contains Medical Policy Updates and information and tips on changes to processes, such as claims filing procedures or reimbursement changes, along with a number of featured articles.  You can view past issues of Network News below. To search for a specific topic, enter key words on the search page.

2nd Quarter 2009 [PDF]
Featured topics: New President & CEO, Step Therapy, First Fill for Free, ESI for Rx Auths, Network Lab Referrals, Urgent Care & ASC Credentialing Requirements, Availability Standards, Pass-through Billing, Zero Units on Electronic Claims, Updated CPT & HCPCS codes, CLIA Registration Required, Blue Advocacy Website, H&E Equipment through BlueCard and more...

1st Quarter 2009 [PDF]
Featured topics: Hospital Compare Tool, ID Cards, Credentialing and Admitting Policies, Caddo Parish School Board Offers HMO's POS Plan, Multiple Payment Registers, Billing Single Bilateral Procedures, POA Indicators, Referring Physician NPIs, CLIA Registration Requirements, Servicing Medicare Advantage Members, Reimbursement Review Form

4th Quarter 2008 [PDF]
Featured topics: New Member ID Cards, No Prior Authorizations Results in Penalties, Credentialing and Accreditation Changes for Freestanding Diagnostic Imaging Providers, 2009 FEP Prior Approval Requirements, Product Enhancements, Formulary Updates

3rd Quarter 2008 [PDF]
Featured topics: Groups Move to Facets, Medical Code Editing Section Now on iLinkBLUE, Provider Demographic Information Soon Available to Members, iLinkBLUE Makes Checking BlueCard Claims Status Easier, Blue Cross Interim President and CEO 

2nd Quarter 2008 [PDF]
Featured topics: NPI Deadline is here, HCPCS Allowable Charge Update, Increased Therapy Maximums, DME Rental vs. Purchase Price, Medical Policy Update, LTAC- Rehab & SNF Request Form, and Speciality Pharmacy Program Changes 

1st Quarter 2008 [PDF]
Featured topics: Provider Survey and Focus Groups Results, Personal Health Records Available Online, FEP Offers Sub-option to Basic Consumer Option, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Benefit Changes

January 2008 [PDF]
Featured topics: Benefit and Product Changes 2008, Drug Formulary Updates, FEP Changes Pharmacy Vendor, Standardized Medicare Crossover Program Expanded

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