Blue Review - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

May 4, 2016

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Multiple Referral Submissions via iExchange
We are pleased to announce that since April 18, iExchange (our online preauthorization/referral tool) will allow submission of multiple referral requests for your patients. This will change from the current process in which you could only submit the first referral through iExchange for a patient, and all others for the same patient needed to be called in to prevent duplicate referrals. We're confident that this new process will be more efficient and convenient for all impacted parties. We appreciate your patience, cooperation and support as we proceed with this new approach. For additional information, contact us at iexchangehelpdesk@bcbstx.com.

BCBSTX and Hospital Corporation of America Reach an Agreement
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) has diligently been working on contract negotiations with Hospital Corporation of America this spring, and we have reached an agreement. Learn more.

Corrected Claim Requests Must Be Submitted Electronically
Effective July 11, 2016, corrected claim requests must be submitted electronically as a replacement/corrected claim, rather than by calling Provider Customer Service. Learn more.

Strive for Significant Increased Colon Cancer Prevention Screenings by 2018
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US. As a result, BCBSTX signed the American Cancer Society’s pledge to have 80 percent of our members screened for colon cancer by 2018. By discussing CRC screening with your patients, more patients will be screened.

2015 Social Responsibility Report Demonstrates BCBSTX's Commitment to Community Health
Review our 2015 Social Responsibility Report and share it with your colleagues. Through videos, graphics and member stories, you’ll see how our company and employees are making a difference in the health and well-being of our communities. Access the report.

Study Reveals New Individual Plan Members Need More Care
Results of a new study show that today’s individual plan member needs more medical care and uses more services than those enrolled prior to 2014, when the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges launched. Access the results.

How to Build on the Affordable Care Act
Six years after it was signed into law, the Affordable Care Act has improved America's health care system in many important ways, Dr. Stephen Ondra writes in his latest post on Pulse. But there’s still more that could be done to build on the foundation of health care reform. Dr. Ondra lists four key steps that could make the system more effective and sustainable for consumers, providers and payers.

Notices and Announcements
In this issue of the newsletter, learn more about how remittance viewer offers providers and billing services convenient access to claims information. Get the details.

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Update Your Contact Information
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