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.

3rd Quarter 2008 [pdf]
Featured topics: Groups Move to Facets, Medical Code Editing Section Now on iLinkBLUE, Provider Demographic Information Soon Available to Members, Medical Policy Update, iLinkBLUE Makes Checking BlueCard Claims Status Easier, Blue Cross Board Names 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

October 2007 [PDF]
Featured topics: FEP Added to AIM, Updated Manuals, EFT & iLinkBLUE, Healthcare Facts®, NPI(s), Sleep Lab Requirements, Maternity Deductibles, Depression Management, Louisiana 2 Step, TRICARE

July 2007 [PDF]
Featured topics: Provider Survey, E/M Codes, Hold Harmless Requirements, Specialty Pharmacy, Processing Secondary Claims, Appeals, Post-Katrina Disparities, NPI, iLinkBLUE

April 2007 [PDF]
Featured topics: NPI, Product Changes, BCBSLA Health Initiatives (Louisiana 2 Step and Wellness Pilot), Diagnostic Imaging, Claims Appeals, Coordination of Benefits, HEDIS

January 2007 [PDF]
Featured topics: EFT and iLinkBLUE Advantages, Blue Distinction, New FEP Program, Radiology Management, Smart Bodies, Formulary Updates, Behavioral Health, Medical Management

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