May 12, 2023
 
Please review the following updates.
  • Reminders:
    • Genetic counseling and genetic testing. Learn more.
  • Project ECHO - Metabolic Associated Liver Disease ECHO Series launches June 6, 2023:
    • The goal of Project ECHO Nevada is to meet the needs of primary care providers by offering an alternative to costly travel and long waits for patients who need specialty care. This 8 session ECHO series will provide community health professionals with training and support to better manage patients with Metabolic Associated Liver Disease (formerly Fatty Liver Disease). Learn more.
  • HPN Plan Update(s):
    • Effective January 1, 2023 we are offering a new HMO plan with a narrow network that does not include the Dignity facilities and Dignity micro hospitals, urgent cares and physician groups. Learn more.
  • SHO Plan Reminder:
    • Reminder – New Vitamin D testing medical policy effective January 1, 2023. Learn more.
  • Medicaid Plan Updates:
    • Medicaid redetermination under way! Learn more.
      • Would you like to obtain a monthly list of your Medicaid members affected? 
        • PCPs – you can view your member list on the online provider center by clicking the “Reporting” tab
      • Specialists – email pri@uhc.com with your tax ID and we will add you to our monthly distribution.
  • Behavioral Health Updates:
    • Introducing Peer Support. Learn more.
  • Clarification for last month's UHC Policy Adoptions:
    • Last month we announced that we would be adopting the below UHC policies. Please note that these policies will apply to commercial plans only and will be effective July 1, 2023.
      • Nonphysician Health Care Professionals Billing Evaluation and Management Codes Policy, Professional - Reimbursemet Policy - UnitedHealthcare Commercial Plans. Learn more.
      • B Bundle Codes Policy, Professional - Reimbursement Policy - UnitedHealthcare Commercial Plans. Learn more.
      • Supply Policy, Professional - Reimbursement Policy - UnitedHealthcare Commercial Plans. Learn more.
      • Telehealth/Virtual Health Policy, Professional - Reimbursement Policy - UnitedHealthcare Commercial Plans. Learn more.
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