Provider Newsletters

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Provider Alerts

Provider alerts are frequently sent out to inform providers about changes in coverage, new policies, programs and more. Below are provider alerts that have been sent to MedStar Family Choice-DC providers.

 

Provider Alert

Date

Infusion Provider NDC Billing Reminder

March 23, 2023

2022 Provider Satisfaction Survey

March 7, 2023

1st Quarter 2023 Provider Newsletter

February 28, 2023

Dental Screening Reminder (National Children's Dental Health Month)

February 20, 2023

Process for Submission of Paper Claims 

February 10, 2023

Updated Telemedicine Provider Guidance

February 7, 2023

Critical Alert - Provider Portal Registration Process

January 31, 2023

Appointment Standards Reminder

January 23, 2023

RSV and Strep In-Office Tests

January 13, 2023

Provider Billing Alert Reminder - Form Locator 24 

December 29, 2022

Behavioral Health Provider Claim Submission Process 

December 27, 2022

Provider Billing Alert - Service Facility Location

December 8, 2022

Revised Summary of Changes to the Quick Authorization Guide 

December 5, 2022

Summary of Changes to the Quick Authorization Guide 

December 1, 2022

3rd Party Administrator Transition Townhall

December 1, 2022

Utilization Management Provider Satisfaction Survey

November 16, 2022 

Department of Health - Respiratory Viral Illness Alert

November 9, 2022 

Lead Screening and Reporting Requirements in the District of Columbia

November 3, 2022

Third Party Administrator Vendor Transition

October 31, 2022

Appointment Standards Reminder

October 28, 2022

Shared Decision Making Tools

October 27, 2022

DC Map Maternal Issues During Pregnancy and Postpartum Case Discussion

October 14, 2022

Updates to the Professional Services Billing Codes and Reimbursement Rates for Monkeypox

October 4, 2022

Coverage and Reimbursement Rate for Bebtelovimab 175

 October 4, 2022

Survey Concerning Continuity and Coordination of Behavioral Health

October 3, 2022

Fall 2022 Provider Newsletter

 September 22, 2022

Updates to the Professional Services Billing Codes for COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Infusions and Vaccines

 September 15, 2022

Home Health Agencies - Billing PCA Services 

 August 25, 2022

New Pharmacy Regulation

 August 23, 2022

Coverage of Oncotype DX Breast Cancer Assay

 August 3, 2022

Consent to Share Substance Use Disorder Information

 August 3, 2022

Cologuard (At-Home Screening for Colorectal Cancer)

 July 15, 2022

Update to Medication Prior Authorization Form

 July 1, 2022

Update to Prior Authorization Requirements

 June 2, 2022

Update to MedStar Family Choice District of Columbia Formulary

June 1, 2022

Monkeypox Virus Infection - Health Notice for DC Health Care Providers

May 31, 2022

National Infant Formula Shortage - Guidance for Healthcare Providers

May 24, 2022

Coverage for Noninvasive Prenatal Testing

May 23, 2022

DC Mental Health Access in Pediatrics (DC MAP)

May 12, 2022

Spring 2022 Provider Newsletter

April 27, 2022

Reminder About Multiple Surgical Procedures Reduction

April 11, 2022

Dental Screening Reminder

March 14, 2022

COVID-19 Medicaid Provider Capacity Assessment

March 4, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Enrollment

March 4, 2022

Urgent Recall of Infant Formula

March 4, 2022

Update to the MedStar Family Choice District of Columbia Formulary

March 1, 2022

Enrollee COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Information

February 28, 2022

Important COVID-19 Utilization Management Update

February 25, 2022

Submit Order Pfizer 6 Months to 4 Years COVID-19 Vaccine

February 11, 2022

MCO Emergency Medical Transportation (Revised)

January 26, 2022

Updates to Prior Authorization Guide

January 14, 2022

DC Mental Health Access in Pediatrics (DC MAP)

January 7, 2022

 Access to the District's Medicaid Fee Schedule

January 4, 2022

Provider Network and Quality Improvement Teams

January 3, 2022

COVID-19 Utilization Management Updates

December 28, 2021

New COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Codes

December 27, 2021

MCO Emergency Medical Transportation

December 21, 2021

Opioid Prior Authorization Requirements

December 15, 2021

Formulary update

December 1, 2021

VFC Vaccine Orders

November 17, 2021

Fall 2021 Newsletter

October 26, 2021

MFC-DC Information Session

October 7, 2021

Multiple Surgical Reduction - Professional Billing

June 29, 2021

Sandata Technologies LLC - Electronic Verification System for Personal Care Assistance

June 21, 2021

Upcoming Provider Education Sessions

June 15, 2021

Provider Manual Changes

May 20, 2021

Special Bulletin Telemedicine Guidance

May 18, 2021

DCPS Amended Technology Policy to Allow for the Use of School-Issued Devices to Access Telehealth

May 7, 2021

Waystar Clearinghouse Accepting Electronic Claims 

April 26, 2021

MedStar Health COVID-19 Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Alert

April 23, 2021

Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) query required in DC

April 23, 2021

PrEP and PEP Coverage for Medicaid Beneficiaries Enrolled in MCOs

April 21, 2021

Recommended Child & Adolescent Vaccine Schedule

April 1, 2021

DCHF Transmittal - Chronic Hepatitis C Treatment

March 4, 2021

Notice of DHCF Transmittals

February 25, 2021

MedStar Family Choice-DC Transition of Care

December 22, 2020

MedStar Family Choice-DC ID Card Notification

November 3, 2020

Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Policy

October 20, 2020

Provider Hotline Letter

October 9, 2020

Provider Frequently Asked Questions for Managed Care

October 8, 2020

Continuity of Care for Beneficiaries in Managed Care and Provider Reimbursement for Pharmacies

October 7, 2020

Continuity of Care for Beneficiaries in Managed Care and Provider Reimbursement

October 5, 2020

District's Medicaid Managed Care Program Changes and Provider Reimbursement

September 23, 2020

Information current as of: