Notifications
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]
Behavioral Health Medical Management Updates
11/27/2019
There have been important updates regarding Administrative Denials and Discharge Summaries. ... [go to full article]
Provider Newsletter Now Available!
11/15/2019
The Quarter 4 Provider Newsletter has been posted! ... [go to full article]
BUHP CEO Discusses New BNA Tool
11/12/2019
The new BNA tool makes a 360-degree view of the patient possible! ... [go to full article]
Important Information Regarding AHCCCS Provider Enrollment Portal
11/11/2019
For the past several months, AHCCCS has been announcing the Spring 2020 launch of the new AHCCCS Provider Enrollment Portal (APEP). ... [go to full article]
Urgent Provider Message: RightFax Issue
11/07/2019
BUHP RightFax capability is nonfunctiona due to a fax upgrade failure. Please read the full notice for further directions. Thank you! ... [go to full article]
New Requirements for the Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances go into effect on January 1, 2020
11/04/2019
4 of 10 prescribers at risk for missing the 2020 EPCS mandate. ... [go to full article]
Important Notice: Substance Abuse Treatment Reporting Requirements
11/04/2019
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]DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day!
10/25/2019
Turn in your unused or expired prescription drugs in the safe way! ... [go to full article]
Training for Banner Health Providers!
10/16/2019
Banner Behavioral Health Medical Management will be hosting six sessions of behavioral health prior authorization/utilization management training. Attendance is strongly recommended. ... [go to full article]
AHCCCS Provider Enrollment Portal to Launch in 2020
10/15/2019
In spring 2020, the AHCCCS provider enrollment process will move from a manual, paper-based system to a new, online system. ... [go to full article]
American Indian Integrated Health Care Symposium
10/01/2019
Presented by Participating ACC Health Plans. Register Today! October 15, 2019 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, ASU West Campus.
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Provider Manuals!
10/01/2019
The Provider Manuals have been recently updated!
... [go to full article]Provider Newsletter Now Available!
09/25/2019
The Quarter 3 Provider Newsletter has been posted! ... [go to full article]
STAR Health & Wellness Fair
09/17/2019
Don't miss this no-cost health fair on September 23rd!
... [go to full article]Community Forums on the Future of RBHA Services
07/09/2019
AHCCCS is hosting community forums to inform the community and gather feedback on the upcoming AHCCCS initiative on RBHA services. ... [go to full article]
Behavioral Health Prior Authorization Training
07/02/2019
Banner Behavioral Health Medical Management will be hosting four sessions of behavioral health prior authorization training for Banner Health Providers. Attendance is strongly recommended. ... [go to full article]
Woodbury Wildfire Alert
06/20/2019
The Woodbury Wildfire continues to burn 5 miles NW of Superior, AZ. We want to ensure that our members and providers are safe. ... [go to full article]
NAMI Wants to Hear From You!
06/14/2019
Let them know what you think about the Children's Behavioral Health Service System!
... [go to full article]Hepatitis A Outbreak
06/03/2019
Arizona, along with many other states, is currently experiencing a statewide outbreak of hepatitis A affecting 7 counties.
... [go to full article]Do you know about OIFA?
05/17/2019
OIFA (Office of Individual and Family Affairs) provides resources for people with mental health and substance use challenges. They offer a variety of services including peer & family support. ... [go to full article]
AHCCCS EVV and DAP Notice
04/24/2019
Beginning in 2020, AHCCCS will require Medicaid providers of personal care and home health services to use Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) pursuant to Section 1903 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b). ... [go to full article]
Statewide Clinician Survey - Respond by April 22, 2019
04/16/2019
Help end the opioid epidemic. Please take this survey on the barriers and solutions to expanding access to medication assisted treatment in Arizona.
Resources:
JAMA Prevention of Prescription Opioid Misuse and Projected Overdose Deaths in the United States
Opioid Use Disorder in Arizona: The Case for a Statewide Clinician Survey
... [go to full article]Professional Development for Peer & Family Support Staff!
04/12/2019
Check out Arizona Peer & Family Support Academy's upcoming classes and trainings!
... [go to full article]Stay Connected!
04/09/2019
Facebook is one way we can stay connected with you!
... [go to full article]Quarterly Treatment Capacity Survey
04/05/2019
Please see important notice from ADHS regarding the quarterly treatment capacity survey.
... [go to full article]AHCCCS HCBS Rules Forum
03/22/2019
AHCCCS invites you to attend the Community Forums on Updates to Arizona's Plan for CMS Home and Community Based Services (HCBS Rules). ... [go to full article]
AHCCCS Waiver & Initiatives Forum
03/21/2019
AHCCCS invites you to attend the 2019 Waiver and Initiatives Community Forums. ... [go to full article]
2019 Statewide Symposium in Support of Service Members, Veterans & Their Families
03/13/2019
The Arizona Coalition for Military Families and their public & private sector planning partners invite you to attend the 2019 Symposium! ... [go to full article]
HopeFest Phoenix
03/11/2019
Do you or someone you know need help or assistance?
... [go to full article]Winter Storm Warning
02/21/2019
Providers! Action Required if you anticipate or are currently experiencing a prolonged disruption in patient care for Banner University Health Plan members. ... [go to full article]
Provider Newsletter Now Available!
02/15/2019
The Quarterly Provider Newsletter has been posted!
... [go to full article]Request for Grant Proposal
11/12/2018
BUHP is seeking solicitation to contract with an organization to oversee peer and family participation on BUHP Committees. ... [go to full article]
AHCCCS Memo: Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level I
09/17/2018
The revised PASRR Policy and the revised PASRR Level I Screening Tool were posted September 10, 2018 to the AHCCCS website for public comment.
... [go to full article]Opioid Management - Guidelines & Resources
09/11/2018
Stay informed on Opioid Management using these new resources.
... [go to full article]Request for 24/7 After Hours Coverage
08/30/2018
Effective October 1, 2018, Behavioral Health Providers and Prescribers will be required to have 24/7 on call coverage. ... [go to full article]
Integrated Care for American Indians
08/23/2018
Facts for Providers: AHCCCS Complete Care for American Indians ... [go to full article]
Appointment of Availability Standards
07/02/2018
We want to keep our network providers updated on the Appointment Availability Standards. ... [go to full article]
Provider Notification: BUFC/ACC Update
06/11/2018
This is the first in a series of communications that we will use to keep you informed of vital transitional information. BUFC is planning a series of Provider Education Forums and webinars to assist providers in the transition. ... [go to full article]
Provider Agreement and VFC Program
06/07/2018
Notice to Providers participating in the Arizona Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program: the annual re-enrollment for VFC ends Saturday, June 30, 2018. ... [go to full article]
Medication Assisted Treatment, Opioid Use Disorder
05/03/2018
Effective, January 1, 2018, PCPs shall be allowed to treat members with medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD).
... [go to full article]Electronic Visit Verification System
03/06/2018
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FROM MEMBERS, FAMILIES AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS.
... [go to full article]Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing
01/24/2018
To improve the quality of services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, schedule a training for your team. ... [go to full article]
AHCCCS Coverage Changes for Outpatient OT Services
10/06/2017
Change in Coverage for Outpatient Occupational Therapy Services for Members Who Are 21 Years and Older.
... [go to full article]AHCCCS Coverage Changes for Dental Services
10/06/2017
Change in Coverage for Dental Services for Members Who Are 21 Years and Older
... [go to full article]Behavioral Health Providers
03/03/2017
Behavioral Health Providers: Please see our provider notification regarding members who have both Medicaid and Medicare and who may qualify for specific behavioral health services. ... [go to full article]
AHCCCS Minimum Subcontract Provisions Regulatory Amendment
09/13/2016
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) updated its Minimum Subcontract Provisions (MPS). Subcontractors who provide services under the AHCCCS Programs including, but not limited to Acute Care, Children’s Rehabilitative Services (CRS), DCS/Comprehensive Medical and Dental Program (DCS/CMDP), and Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) must comply with the Provisions, applicable rules and statutes. ... [go to full article]
New AHCCCS Criminal Justice System Reach-in Initiative
09/13/2016
AHCCCS is partnering with state and county governments to improve coordination within the justice system and create more cost effective and efficient ways to transition people leaving the criminal justice system. A significant number of men, women and children transitioning out of jail and prison into communities are in need of services for behavioral health and physical health conditions. Many of these individuals are eligible for Medicaid. ... [go to full article]
Change Regarding Provider Payments
08/31/2016
As a part of our ongoing commitment to improve efficiency and simplify doing business with The University of Arizona Health Plans (University Family Care, University Care Advantage, Maricopa Health Plan and Maricopa Care Advantage) is pleased to offer the following payment and remittance methods through our new partnership with Change Healthcare (formally known as Emdeon). ... [go to full article]