Past Issues

With Florida’s population growing more diverse, the ability to communicate with people from different cultures has become an important part of serving your patients.

Providing patients with a written asthma action plan is more effective in controlling asthma than providing self-management training alone.

BCBSF files for Medicare Part D program participation Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) has filed an application with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to become a provider of Medicare’s new Part D prescription drug program.

During the next two years, all covered health care providers must obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) and will be required to use the NPI beginning May 23, 2007, as mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Personal reports offer a picture of health Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida has developed a new Personal Health Report for its BlueOptions members.

Diabetic nephropathy occurs in up to 40 percent of patients with diabetes and is the single leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

On March 28, 2005, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) launched a new program to cover physicians participating in NetworkBlue who administer injectable medications in their office but do not wish to buy the medication and bill BCBSF.

Does your practice meet the minimum standards recommended by industry experts and independent accrediting organizations for performing imaging services in your office?

Enrollment began April 1 for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) and Health Options groups and members who are eligible for our new “Healthy Lifestyle Rebate” program.

How can you save time AND give your patients a secure, convenient way to schedule appointments, get normal lab and test results, refill prescriptions and consult with you for non-urgent minor ailments without coming into your office?

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association continues to work on improving the BlueCard® Program, which handles out-of-area claims.

On April 23, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida upgraded its version of ClaimCheck®, the automated procedure code editing system used as part of our professional claims processing procedure.

A common reason for claim returns is submission of an incorrect member/contract number or a date of birth mismatch.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida offers a Voluntary PPO Pre-Service Coverage Review program to help you and your patients with coverage questions regarding certain elective procedures and services.

Availity®1 has redesigned its home page with the help of your feedback. A banner displays important information. New links replaced the Message Center and were added for training and reference documentation and health plan partners.