Tag - Appointments

Provider Alert!
08May

Provider Alert! Provider Offices Are Eligible for Incentive with Completion of Appointment Accessibility Survey

Date: May 8, 2023 Attention: Primary Care and Specialist Providers Launch timeframe: Summer 2023 Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) is excited to launch our annual Provider Appointment Accessibility this summer- this time with a new feature. Providers that complete the survey will be entered into a gift card drawing*. Winning practices will be contacted at the conclusion of the survey. Background information: In 2015, Senate Bill 760 passed, requiring Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to monitor the provider networks...

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27Sep

Appointment Availability Standards for Specialty Care and Behavioral Health

What are appointment availability standards? How do you as a provider with Texas Children’s Health Plan play a role? In 2015 Senate Bill 760 passed, requiring Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to monitor the provider networks of managed care organizations. Texas Children’s Health Plan would like to ensure members are able to schedule appointments with providers in accordance with the HHSC’s appointment accessibility guidelines.   PLEASE NOTE: Specialist visits do not require primary care provider (PCP) referral.

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05Mar

Appointment Availability Standards

Appointment availability standards What are appointment availability standards? How do you as a provider with Texas Children’s Health Plan play a role? In 2015 Senate Bill 760 passed, requiring Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to monitor the provider networks of managed care organizations. Texas Children’s Health Plan would like to ensure members are able to schedule appointments with providers in accordance with the HHSC’s appointment accessibility guidelines. AFTER HOURS: Primary Care Physicians Accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, must...

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21Oct

Appointment availability standards

What are appointment availability standards? How do you as a provider with Texas Children’s Health Plan play a role? In 2015 Senate Bill 760 passed, requiring Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to monitor the provider networks of managed care organizations. Texas Children’s Health Plan would like to ensure members are able to schedule appointments with providers in accordance with the HHSC’s appointment accessibility guidelines. AFTER HOURS: Primary Care Physicians Accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, must return call...

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27Sep

Appointment availability standards

What are appointment availability standards? How do you as a provider with Texas Children’s Health Plan play a role? In 2015 Senate Bill 760 passed, requiring Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to monitor the provider networks of managed care organizations. Texas Children’s Health Plan would like to ensure members are able to schedule appointments with providers in accordance with the HHSC’s appointment accessibility guidelines. Provider type level/type of care appointment availability standards OB/GYN ·       Emergency services   ·       Urgent condition   ·       Prenatal care for initial appointments   ·       Prenatal care...

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20Aug

Appointment Availability Standards

What are appointment availability standards? How do you as a provider with Texas Children’s Health Plan play a role? In 2015 Senate Bill 760 passed, requiring Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to monitor the provider networks of managed care organizations. Texas Children’s Health Plan would like to ensure members are able to schedule appointments with providers in accordance with the HHSC’s appointment accessibility guidelines.   Provider Type Level/Type of Care Appointment Accessibility Standards OB/GYN Low Risk Pregnancies Provided within 14 calendar days High Risk Pregnancies Offered within 5 calendar...

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14Aug

Appointment Availability Standards

What are appointment availability standards? How do you as a provider with Texas Children’s Health Plan play a role? In 2015 Senate Bill 760 passed, requiring Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to monitor the provider networks of managed care organizations. Texas Children’s Health Plan would like to ensure members are able to schedule appointments with providers in accordance with the HHSC’s appointment accessibility guidelines. Provider Type Level/Type of Care Appointment Accessibility Standards OB/GYN Low Risk Pregnancies Provided within 14 calendar days High Risk Pregnancies Offered within 5 calendar...

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