Past Issues

Availity now offers an easy, convenient way to verify detailed eligibility and benefits information for your patients covered under the Federal Employees’ Program.

Since June 2002, Aperture Credentialing, Inc. has provided credentialing verification for Health Options contracting physicians.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found sporadic flu activity in Florida in early November. Meanwhile, many persons remain unvaccinated.

A new research study, presented at the 29th annual meeting of the American Association of Diabetes Educators, found major differences in the way health care providers and patients view diabetes and its treatment.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has recommended against the use of combined estrogen and progestin therapy for preventing cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions in post-menopausal women.

This series is designed to answer questions raised at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida BlueNews Seminars held throughout the state.

Unsure whether a service for HMO members requires authorization? Just check our new online Health Options (HMO) Utilization Management Fast Tracker quick reference guide.

As of Dec. 8, 2002, Transmission Acknowledgements* returned to electronic batch senders within minutes of transmission will list all claims contained within a data file received at the EDI Gateway, indicating which claims contain errors.

To meet consumers’ increasing demand for more choice in health care coverage plans, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida is developing new products and services designed to offer members broad choices.

We’ve made it easy for you to stay abreast of process changes and other plan information.

Patients with written asthma action plans are less likely to suffer a fatal asthma attack, according to The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.