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Provider Alert!
15Jun

Provider Alert! New Federal Enhanced Provider Relief Funds for Medicaid and CHIP Providers

Attention: All Providers Effective Date: June 10, 2020 Providers should monitor the Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) Provider Portal regularly for alerts and updates associated to the COVID-19 event.  TCHP reserves the right to update and/or change this information without prior notice due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 event. Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) would like to inform you of new federal Enhanced Provider Relief Funds for Medicaid and CHIP providers. Here are the details: Beginning June 10, eligible...

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Provider Alert!
12Jun

Provider Alert! Positive Pressure Airway (PAP) device guideline

Attention: All Providers Effective Date: June 17, 2020 Providers should monitor the Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) Provider Portal regularly for alerts and updates associated to the COVID-19 event.  TCHP reserves the right to update and/or change this information without prior notice due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 event. Call to action: TCHP would like to inform you of recent updates to the guidelines for home health, speech therapy, and positive pressure airway (PAP) devices. Updates include the following: Home health guideline:...

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Provider Alert!
10Jun

Provider Alert! Update: Updates to Prior Authorization Requirements

Attention: All Providers Effective Date: June 4, 2020 Providers should monitor the Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) Provider Portal regularly for alerts and updates associated to the COVID-19 event.  TCHP reserves the right to update and/or change this information without prior notice due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 event.  Call to action: TCHP would like to inform you of recent updates to the prior authorization requirements and the effective dates. Updates include the following:  Medical services now requiring prior authorizations:  Therapeutic Continuous Glucose Monitors-...

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Provider Alert!
10Jun

Provider Alert! Continuing Medical Education/Ethics: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Awareness Month resources and events online

Attention: All Obstetric Care Providers Effective Date: June 4, 2020 Providers should monitor the Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) Provider Portal regularly for alerts and updates associated to the COVID-19 event.  TCHP reserves the right to update and/or change this information without prior notice due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 event. Call to action: In recognition of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Awareness Month for the month of June, Texas Children’s Health plan (TCHP) would like to inform you of resources and...

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Provider Alert!
08Jun

Provider Alert! Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension Drug Shortage

Attention: All Providers and Pharmacies Effective Date: June 12, 2020 Call to action: Drug shortages of nitrofurantoin oral suspension have been identified on the Medicaid and CHIP formularies.  There is only one National Drug Code (NDC) available on the market, and it is not on the Medicaid formulary. There are many other antibiotic choices available on the formulary and prescribers may choose an appropriate alternative based on patient diagnosis and indication for use. How this impacts providers:  Members may reach out to providers...

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Provider Alert!
05Jun

Provider Alert! Metformin ER drug recall due to NDMA impurity (Amneal Pharmaceuticals)

Attention: All Providers and Pharmacies Effective Date: June 4, 2020 Call to action: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC has issued a voluntary recall of several lots of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets USP 500mg, and 750mg. Amneal’s Metformin Hydrochloride Immediate Release Tablets are not affected by this recall. The recall is due to discovery of an impurity (N-nitrosodimethylamine [NDMA]) in the finished product. NDMA is classified as a probable human carcinogen that may be found in certain foods, drinking water, and industrial processes. Amneal has...

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03Jun

Provider Alert! Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSA)

Attention: Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSA) Subject: Cures Act EVV: The EVV Practice Period Begins July 1 Effective Date: 7/1/2020 Call to action: From July 1, 2020, through November 30, 2020, an Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) practice period will allow program providers and financial management services agencies (FMSAs) impacted by the 21st Century Cures Act to practice using the EVV system, EVV Portal, and EVV claims matching. Consumer directed services (CDS) employers can practice using the EVV system. EVV claims will not be denied...

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Provider Alert!
01Jun

Provider Alert! Prior authorizations for hospital beds reminder and new codes added

Attention: All Providers Effective date for new codes: August 26, 2020 Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) would like to remind you that the following hospital beds and accessories’ codes require prior authorization. This follows the guidance from the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual (TMPPM).   Code Description E 0184 Dry pressure mattress E0185 Gel or gel-like pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length E0186 Air pressure mattress E0187 Water pressure mattress E0188 Synthetic sheepskin pad E0189 Lamb’s wool sheepskin pad, any size E0190 Positioning cushion/pillow/wedge, any shape or size E0193 Powered air flotation bed (low air loss therapy) E0194 Air...

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Provider Alert!
28May

Provider Alert! Housing Choice Plan Survey

Attention: All Providers Effective Date: Survey open May 15, 2020 until June 15, 2020 Providers should monitor the Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) Provider Portal regularly for alerts and updates associated to the COVID-19 event.  TCHP reserves the right to update and/or change this information without prior notice due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 event. Call to action: The Health and Human Services Commission’s (HHSC) Behavioral Health Advisory Committee has approved the development of a Housing Choice Plan for individuals with...

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21May

Register for the June CME: COVID-19 Looking to the Future

COVID-19 – Looking to the Future: Where are we now and where do we go from here? Presented by Texas Children’s Health Plan Wednesday, June 17, 2020 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Live stream via WebEx Topics covered will include: Progress toward a COVID-19 Vaccine Fall 2020: Managing COVID-19 and the Flu in a Pediatrics Practice Telemedicine: How to Keep the Momentum Going Q&A with Dr. Lisa Hollier The CME will be presented by: Dr. Mark Ward Director, Pediatric Residency Program Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital Dr. Robert Ball Medical Director, eHealth Texas Children’s...

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