Past Issues

Last February when we launched our new physician relations specialist team, our goal was to provide physicians and their staffs with the kind of support they need and want to make working with us easier.

As part of our ongoing communications, we periodically share some of the most frequently asked questions from our BlueNews Provider Education Seminars.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced progress toward expanding the nation’s supply of vaccines for flu season in the wake of the loss posed by the license suspension of Chiron.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida has updated a number of its manuals.

Physicians should resume administration of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7), or Prevnar, according to the routine schedule, the CDC has announced.

A comprehensive patient education kit on topics related to diabetic cardiovascular disease (CVD) is available free from the American Diabetes Association, the American College of Cardiology and the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association.

Mental Health Network (MHNet) is offering three free CME/CEU hours to MDs, PAs, ARNPs, pharmacists and nurses.

The National Institutes of Health recommends some effective techniques for physicians to promote open communication with their asthma patients in an effort to encourage adherence to their treatment plan.

During November, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida will upgrade its version of ClaimCheck.

Clear Claim Connection is now available through Availity®

Using the right evaluation and management codes, along with the proper ICD-9 diagnosis code, can help to ensure you receive accurate and timely payment.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida has responded to physician requests for service line information on Medicare claims when we are the secondary payer.