February 20, 2024
Heart-Felt Gratitude
February’s a month where hearts take center stage. Valentine’s Day last week brought heart-shaped candy, cards and decorations. On a more serious note, it’s also American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness of cardiovascular health. For us, February’s a month – like all 11 others – where our hearts are full of thanks for all you do to take care of our members. We extend our deepest gratitude for your skills, knowledge, dedication and partnership.
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January 30, 2024
The 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4201-F) from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), effective January 1, 2024, outlined important information around Medicare Advantage enrollee admission for inpatient care.
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December 19, 2023
Wishing You a Happy and Healthy Holidays
It’s hard to believe it’s already the holiday season, with another new year right around the corner. We’re grateful for all you’ve done for our members – and for us – throughout 2023, and we can never thank you enough for your partnership. We hope you, your staff and all your loved ones have a beautiful, cheerful and blessed holidays. As together we embark upon 2024, we’re forever thankful that you’re our partner.
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November 9, 2023
Beginning on January 1, 2024, Health AllianceTM will require durable medical equipment suppliers to bill for non-adjunctive Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) via pharmacy benefits through Optum for all Commercial plans. In addition, our Medicare plans will allow for those members to receive their CGM’s either through a retail pharmacy or through a durable medical equipment supplier. Those devices are typically billed with E2103 for the receiver and A4239 for the related supplies.
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October 26, 2023
Health Alliance is dedicated to constantly improving its services. Therefore, our Medical Directors and coding experts conduct an annual review of all medical policies to ensure compliance with industry and clinical best practices.
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