Fall 2009
Are you in compliance? Complete the online diagnostic imaging quality assessment
Physicians who provide CT, MR, PET and Nuclear Cardiology services must complete the online OptiNetSM, diagnostic imaging quality assessment through the American Imaging Management's (AIM) provider portal, https://www.providerportal.com/.
Registering to complete the survey is easy. Just enter your BCBSF provider number. Once you have accessed the OptiNet website, you will find the survey under the Profile Manager tab by clicking Register My Site. If you need additional information, please refer to the frequently asked questions available on BCBSF's website, www.bcbsfl.com, by clicking on Physicians & Providers, Tools & Resources, then Tips & Frequently Asked Questions.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (BCBSF) is committed to elevating and promoting patient safety in outpatient settings and wants to assure that members receive services at sites where equipment, physicians and technologists meet national industry standards.
If you have already completed OptiNet, confirm that your information is correct and that certifications and accreditations are current. The current established minimum score required for each modality is 70. Please note that effective January 2010, the minimum score will be raised to 80.
Access the following websites to register or review your modality scores on OptiNet:
This initiative is identified as a quality assurance program and either your individual or group physician agreement requires compliance. Therefore, we urge you to take the necessary steps to successfully complete the assessment.
Beginning fourth quarter 2009, non-compliance with these quality assurance program requirements may impact your participation status unless you agree to the removal of advanced imaging services from your fee schedule and agree not to provide such services to our members.
If you have questions about completing the survey or improving your score, call AIM's customer service center at (800) 252-2021. For information about your specific contract, call your network manager. If you don't know your network manager's name or phone number, call the Network Management Service Unit at (800) 727-2227, say "More Choices," then "Network Management."
1 Availity, LLC, is a multi-payer, joint-venture company. For more information or to register, visit Availity's website at www.availity.com. |