Provider News

Click here for a list of recent updates and changes made by MedStar Family Choice in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Provider alerts are frequently sent out to inform providers about changes in coverage, new policies, programs and more. See the alerts listed below. To view the Provider Newsletters, click on the issue you want to view below:

 

• 3rd Quarter - 2022

• 2nd Quarter - 2022

• 1st Quarter - 2022

• 4th Quarter

• 3rd Quarter

• 2nd Quarter

• 1st Quarter

 

Provider Alert	Date
3rd Quarter Provider Newsletter	October 1, 2022
Summary of changes to the MedStar Family Choice Quick Authorization Guide Effective November 1, 2022	September 30, 2022
Monkeypox Information	September 16, 2022
DME-DMS-OXYGEN-CPAP-BIPAP-Parenteral Nutrition Orthotics and Prosthetics	September 7, 2022
Important Notice Skilled Nursing Facility Level of Care Disenrollment Process	September 7, 2022
Important Notice for Pharmacy Medication Requests	August 30, 2022
Important Reminder Regarding Laboratory Services	August 25, 2022
MFCMD Provider Manual Updates Effective September 14, 2022	August 15, 2022
Monkeypox Update to MDH’s Medicaid Bureau	July 29, 2022
COLOGUARD July 2022	July 21, 2022
Updates to Pharmacy Request Timing and Forms	June 27, 2022
2nd Quarter Provider Newsletter	June 2, 2022
Updates Related to COVID-19 Therapeutic Drugs and Guidance for COVID-19 Treatments	May 27, 2022
MDH Updates to MPRA and EMS Forms	May 23, 2022
Additional Resources in Response to Infant Formula Shortages	May 20, 2022
2022 Childhood Wellness Visit Incentive Program	May 17, 2022
Provider Education Session 2022	May 16, 2022
Provider Manual	May 3, 2022
Multiple Surgical Reduction - Professional Billing	April 8, 2022
MDH OPS Substance Disorder and Treatment Seminar	April 5, 2022
1st Quarter Provider Newsletter	March 15, 2022
Infant Recall Formula	March 3, 2022
COVID-19 Utilization Management Update - Return to Normal Operations	February 25, 2022
COVID-19 Utilization Management Updates	February 8, 2022
COVID-19 Counseling for Pediatric Patients	January 21, 2022
COVID Updates December 2021	December 28, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive	December 22, 2021
4th Quarter Provider Newsletter	December 21, 2021
MedStar Select Term Notice	December 17, 2021
Emergency Room Auto-Pay List for 2022	December 13, 2021
Behavioral Health Treatment Resources	November 3, 2021
Quick Authorization Guide Changes	November 1, 2021
Specialty Drugs	October 25, 2021
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse	October 25, 2021
Baltimore City Health Department Vaccine Distribution	October 25, 2021
Maryland Addiction Consultation Service for MOMs TeleECHO Clinic	October 16, 2021
COVID-19 Resources	September 27, 2021
3rd Quarter Provider Newsletter	August 31, 2021
Diabetes Prevention Program	August 21, 2021
Hepatitis C Therapy Prior Authorization Form	August 20, 2021
Important Notice regarding High Cost Medications for Maryland Medicaid Members	July 17, 2021
COVID-19 Update - State of Emergency Ending	July 16, 2021
Payer ID for Maryland HealthChoice electronic claims	June 29, 2021
Multiple Surgical Reduction – Professional Billing ;	June 28, 2021
MDH BHA Vaccine Hesitancy and Helping the Helpers	May 26, 2021
2021 Summer Wellness Incentive Program	May 21, 2021
Waystar Clearinghouse Accepting Electronic Claims	April 26, 2021
Quarterly Provider Validations_April_2021	March 30, 2021
Updated Guidance for Testing and Treatment of Lead Exposures	March 10, 2021
How to Become a COVID-19 Vaccine Provider/ ImmuNet	March 9, 2021
Provider Manual Update	January 11, 2021
Quarterly Provider Validations_January_2021	January 6, 2021
Prior Authorization Request Forms	December 5, 2020
Updated Quick Authorization Guide Effective 1/1/2021	November 25, 2020