News & Events
Provider Newsbrief
01/24/2022
Authorizations for Admission to BHRFs, Therapeutic Foster Care (Child), ABHTH and BHIF. ... [go to full article]
Psychiatry for Non Psychiatrists Conference
01/17/2022
A conference to train Primary Care Physicians to more confidently care for their patients with mental health conditions. ... [go to full article]
2021 Provider Satisfaction Survey
11/15/2021
Participate in our 2021 Provider Satisfaction Survey. Survey ends January 7, 2022. ... [go to full article]
Q3 FDR Newsletter
10/24/2021
Includes updates on AHCCCS MSP, New PBM, and D-SNP plan name change. ... [go to full article]
Opioid Treatment Program Requirements
09/01/2021
View the newly added section called AHCCCS Annual Requirements on our Opioid Management page.
... [go to full article]Abuse and Neglect Prevention Task Force Survey
08/30/2021
Survey participation is requested from long term care health care providers who serve AHCCCS members. ... [go to full article]
AHCCCS Crisis Line Survey
07/14/2021
AHCCCS, wants your feedback! Take this survey if you are an Arizonan who has called a crisis line to get help. ... [go to full article]
Sunsetting Emergent Admission
07/06/2021
Effective October 1, 2021, B – UHP will be sunsetting the emergent admission process to BHRF, Therapeutic Foster Care (Child), ABHTH, and BHIF of members admitted. ... [go to full article]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Month
06/04/2021
We all deserve to lead happy and healthy lives free from abuse as we age.
... [go to full article]Recovery Support Specialist Discussion Forum
06/04/2021
B – UHP leaders want to hear from Certified Peer Support Specialists! ... [go to full article]
Behavioral Health Prior Authorization/Utilization Management Training
04/30/2021
Two training sessions will be held on the behavioral health processes for Out of Home Providers. ... [go to full article]
Spotlight on Member Engagement
04/23/2021
Banner Health and AHCCCS are partnering to engage members in advisory councils. ... [go to full article]
Provider News Brief
04/22/2021
Pre-adjudication claims edits needed and ROPA registration tips. ... [go to full article]
AHCCCS Pandemic Flexibilities Ending
04/12/2021
Courtesy reminder: AHCCCS PA and CR Standard Flexibilities for the PHE are ending!
... [go to full article]211 Awareness Campaign
03/11/2021
Banner – University Health Plans has teamed up with Crisis Response Network and 2-1-1 Arizona to create a targeted campaign to encourage people to reach out and connect to the help and resources they need. ... [go to full article]
Lifestyle Tucson Radio Interview
03/04/2021
Learn about what B – UHP and The Autism Society are doing for the community!
... [go to full article]Community Reinvestment Program
03/04/2021
B – UFC has selected the awardees for the 2021 Community Reinvestment Program!
... [go to full article]Out of Home Facility Providers
02/17/2021
Banner – University Health Plans Behavioral Health Utilization Management will begin conducting concurrent reviews for BHRF and BHIF telephonically during the month of March 2021. ... [go to full article]
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
01/08/2021
As doses of the COVID-19 vaccine continue to arrive in Arizona, the Arizona Department of Health Services is prioritizing the distribution in three phases.
... [go to full article]2021 Member Incentive Program
12/30/2020
Banner – University Care Advantage HMO/SNP members will receive a $25 Gift Card* for completing their Medicare Annual Wellness Visit/Comprehensive Health Assessment. ... [go to full article]
Prescreening for COVID-19 Vaccine
12/18/2020
To receive your COVID-19 vaccine, you must complete a prescreening form through your county.
... [go to full article]We're Now on Instagram
12/17/2020
We look forward to this new opportunity to connect with you! ... [go to full article]
Flu Resources
11/12/2020
Your flu vaccine recommendation makes a difference. ... [go to full article]
ROPA Providers Required to Register with AHCCCS
11/06/2020
In light of COVID-19 public health emergency, AHCCCS has extended the ROPA registration deadline to June 1, 2021.
... [go to full article]SCFA's First Family Meeting
09/11/2020
Join the Sickle Cell Foundation of Arizona for their First Family Meeting! ... [go to full article]
Behavioral Health Prior Authorization/Utilization Management Training
09/08/2020
Save the date! Banner – University Health Plans Behavioral Health Medical Management will be hosting four online sessions of Behavioral Health Prior Authorization/Utilization Management Training for Banner Health providers.
... [go to full article]Important Message: Phone lines are back up.
08/31/2020
We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience. ... [go to full article]
We're Now on Twitter
08/21/2020
We look forward to this new opportunity to connect with you! ... [go to full article]
Quarterly Substance Abuse Treat Survey Due 8/31/20
08/14/2020
Arizona Revised Statute §36-109 requires that each quarter, each hospital, health care facility and outpatient substance abuse treatment providers that provide substance abuse treatment submit to the Department the following information. ... [go to full article]
Additional Provider Relief Funds Available
08/04/2020
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is offering a second extension of the application period for Medicaid and CHIP providers to apply for payments from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF).
... [go to full article]CDC Clinician Call Center
07/28/2020
Providers, the CDC Clinician Call Center is a great resource for you! ... [go to full article]
ADHS and ASU Partner to Increase COVID-19 Testing
07/13/2020
ADHS and ASU will be launching COVID-19 testing sites. ... [go to full article]
AHCCCS on the Road Virtual Forum
07/08/2020
AHCCCS is hosting online forums to inform the community and gather feedback on the upcoming AHCCCS initiatives.
... [go to full article]Supporting Children & Families During COVID-19
06/16/2020
"We all have the responsibility to make sure children are healthy, safe, and thriving – especially during challenging times. ... [go to full article]
Monogram Health & B – UHP Announce Innovative Kidney Care Partnership
05/28/2020
Through combined expertise, organizations will further improve the quality of life for patients living with chronic kidney disease in Arizona. ... [go to full article]
NAMIWalks 2020: Virtual Walk
05/12/2020
Instead of cancelling the event due to COVID-19, NAMI has created a walk for our times. On May 30, the event will be a virtual experience! ... [go to full article]
Behavioral Health Prior Authorization/Utilization Management Training
05/07/2020
Save the date! Banner – University Health Plans Behavioral Health Medical Management will be hosting three online sessions of Behavioral Health Prior Authorization/Utilization Management Training for Banner Health providers.
... [go to full article]FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program Webinar
04/10/2020
To assist applicants in preparing their applications the Bureau will make available a webinar presentation. ... [go to full article]
Making the Human Connection Provider Webinar
04/10/2020
This 1-hour webinar will enhance the skills of Peer/Recovery Support Practitioners who provide online and digital support for others. ... [go to full article]
Warning of Teleconference and Online Classroom Hijacking
04/09/2020
The FBI has gotten reports of teleconference hijacking. ... [go to full article]
Costco COVID-19 Update
04/08/2020
Costco warehouses are temporarily allowing priority access to healthcare workers and first responders. ... [go to full article]
Arizona Together
04/07/2020
Are you in need of support for your family or business? ... [go to full article]
APFC Wants to Hear From You!
04/02/2020
Through our long-standing partnership, Banner – University Family Care is proud to support the Arizona Peer and Family Coalition (APFC) in their efforts to keep you and the community informed.
... [go to full article]AZ Medicaid Program Receives Authority to Implement Program Changes to Address COVID-19
03/27/2020
Arizona’s Medicaid has received federal approval to implement programmatic changes to help ensure access to health care for kids and vulnerable Arizonans. ... [go to full article]
AAP Issues Clinical Guidance During COVID-19 Outbreak
03/26/2020
American Academy of Pediatrics has issued Clinical Guidance related to pediatric appointments and immunizations during COVID-19 outbreak. ... [go to full article]
Coronavirus Fraud Alert
03/23/2020
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about fraud schemes related to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
... [go to full article]AHCCCS Suspends Performance Measure Medical Record Audits
03/23/2020
AHCCCS wishes to ensure that its Managed Care Organizations and providers are unified in their priorities and focus as they work to address the pandemic.
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AZSILC Listening Sessions
03/11/2020
Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council is traveling the state to find out what matters to you!
... [go to full article]Substance Use Provider Treatment Capacity Survey Due March 18, 2020
03/10/2020
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Substance Abuse Treatment Reporting Requirements ... [go to full article]
ADHS to Host COVID-19 Update for Healthcare Providers via Webinar on 3/6/20
03/04/2020
The purpose is to cover disease background, Arizona’s response activities, what we know, what you should do, and allow time for questions and answers.
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Important Information for Vaccines for Children Providers
02/26/2020
AzAAP, our recently convened VFC Provider Committee, and the ADHS Immunization Program Office want to ensure that AzAAP members are aware of the opportunity that all VFC providers have to request an exception from the dose for dose replacement. ... [go to full article]
Become a Certified Doula!
02/06/2020
Are you a Peer Support Specialist? Are you interested in working with pregnant women who have substance use disorders?
... [go to full article]AHCCCS Provider Enrollment Update - New Paper Application Form
01/31/2020
In order to follow the alignment of the APEP system, AHCCCS has updated the Provider Enrollment paper application.
... [go to full article]FDR Newsletters & Memos
01/28/2020
B – UHP provides our network providers with our FDR quarterly newsletters and memos as necessary. ... [go to full article]
Provider Newsletter Now Available!
01/22/2020
Here are the 2020 first quarter updates! ... [go to full article]
Dental Day for Veterans
01/15/2020
No-cost dental services for veterans who are unable to afford care.
... [go to full article]BHRF UM Authorization Requirements
01/07/2020
There are new requirements for all B – UFC contracted BHRFs upon all member discharges effective January 2020. ... [go to full article]