Healthfirst Provider Toolkit: Patient Recertification
Easy as 1-2-3
This recertification toolkit includes educational resources for your practice and easy-to-use guides to help you inform your patients on how to maintain their access to healthcare.
CAHPS Season is Here
Here's what you need to know
Between March and June, a random sample of Healthfirst Medicare Plan members will receive the annual Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems (CAHPS) survey.
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View allImpact of Change Healthcare Cybersecurity Attack
Healthfirst has been closely monitoring the service disruptions caused by a cybersecurity incident that impacted the operations of Change Healthcare. (See FAQ updated March 8, 2024)
View postExpanded Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Carrier Screening
New York State (NYS) Medicaid has provided coverage for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) carrier screening since 2014. However, effective October 1, 2023, the coverage criteria for SMA carrier screening has been expanded to all NYS Medicaid members who are planning to become, or already are pregnant.
View postMedications Requiring Prior Authorization Under the Medical Benefit
Ensure you remain current on the most recent changes
View postHealthfirst CompleteCare and Senior Health Partners Changes to Non-Emergency Transportation Benefits
Services now available through NYS Medical Answering Services (MAS)
View postTips to Increase Colorectal Screenings
Remind patients to schedule a colorectal cancer exam starting at age 45. A screening can detect cancer early, when it's easier to treat.
View postMedicare CAHPS Season is March to June
Here’s what you need to know about the annual Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems (CAHPS) survey.
View postMobile Crisis and Crisis Residence Service Changes
To improve access to crisis care, New York State received federal approval to consolidate and align its Mobile Crisis and Crisis Residence services. These Crisis Intervention State Plan Amendment (SPA) changes will start March 1, 2024.
View postNew State Requirements for Provider Compliance Programs
New York State has made changes to provider requirements for starting and maintaining compliance programs.
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