Fall 2009

Contracting home infusion providers with a licensed Ambulatory Infusion Suite

On July 1, 2009, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (BCBSF) and Health Options Inc. began contracting with home infusion providers who maintain a licensed Ambulatory Infusion Suite. Benefits to physicians include:

• Safe and convenient site offering infusion therapy services for select medications
• Infusion-trained registered nurses providing personalized care for your patient
• Assistance with patient education
• Close monitoring of patient clinical responses
• Assistance with determining benefits and obtaining required authorizations for medications

Note: As the member's physician, you will still have primary accountability for obtaining referrals or prior authorizations to the Ambulatory Infusion Suite, according to the member's benefits.

To locate a participating Ambulatory Infusion Suite provider, access the Physicians & Providers page on BCBSF's website, www.bcbsfl.com, and click the following:

• Provider Directory
• Advanced Search
• Support Service (under Step 1: Doctor or Facility Information)
• Select Medical Services (under Services Provided)
• Other Provider (from the drop-down menu)
• Ambulatory Infusion Suite
• Continue

If you have any questions or need further information on accessing services through an Ambulatory Infusion Suite, please call the Provider Contact Center at (800) 727-2227.