Nov 12, 2024 | Provider News, Provider Resource
Managing asthma in children requires collaboration between health care providers, parents, and caregivers. ALL children with asthma should have an Asthma Action Plan filled out by their healthcare provider. The South Texas Asthma Coalition (STAC) has released a new,...
Nov 8, 2024 | Medicaid Providers, Provider News, Provider Resource
Community First Health Plans has partnered with Option Care Women’s Health to assist our high-risk obstetrical Members. Option Care Women’s Health provides quality high-risk obstetrical care delivered by specialized nurses for management of the following:...
Nov 7, 2024 | EVV News, HHSC News, Provider News
To enhance program integrity, HHSC is reducing the use of alternative devices as an approved method of clocking in and clocking out for EVV-required services. The phased reduction will begin September 1, 2025, and complete on September 1, 2028. By September 1, 2028,...
Oct 31, 2024 | HHSC News, Provider Resource
Adapted from: Symptoms of Whooping Cough | Pertussis (Whooping Cough) | CDC Early treatment and prophylaxis can make illness less serious and prevent the spread of infection. Treatment of infection and prophylaxis for all asymptomatic household contacts is recommended...
Sep 30, 2024 | Community First Providers, Provider News
With Zelis’ recent acquisition of Payspan, Community First Health Plans, Inc. (Community First) transitioned to the Zelis Payments Network effective August 1. As a result, Providers need to take the following steps to enroll with Zelis to continue receiving electronic...
Oct 15, 2024 | EVV News, HHSC News, Provider News
Effective January 1, 2025, Community First Health Plans, Inc. and HHSC will conduct EVV usage reviews to ensure that Personal Care Services (PCS) and Home Health Care Services (HHCS) meet state-mandated EVV requirements. This includes the potential for contract...
