Monkeypox Disease Webinar by DSHS on 7/20/2022
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will host a webinar to discuss the Monkeypox Disease response. Call invitees include: Regional and Local Health Departments/Health Authorities, Texas Medical Association, Texas Hospital Association, Texas Organization...San Antonio Metro Health Monkeypox Provider Call on 8/1/2022
Metro Health will host a webinar to discuss the basics for primary care providers who have not yet encountered Monkeypox Disease. Webinar Link Host: Dr. Kurian and Dr. Woo Date: Monday, August 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. CST Webinar number: 2451 889 4213 Webinar password:...New Program Now Available To Help With Internet Costs
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a new federal program that helps families and households afford internet service. This new benefit provides: A discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households A one-time discount of up to...Hepatitis C Treatment Coverage and PDL Update Scheduled for Sept. 1
Beginning Sept. 1, 2022, Texas Medicaid will designate one medication as the primary preferred direct-acting antiviral (DAA) drug option for treating Hepatitis C infection. HHSC will designate all other DAA drugs on the Medicaid formulary as non-preferred. All...Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Changes
To learn more about physical, occupational, and speech therapy prior authorization changes, please click here.Speech Therapy for Language and Feeding Disorders
As of Aug 9, 2022, Community First Health Plans will implement a speech therapy policy. There is now no pre-authorization required for speech therapy evaluations. Treating agencies will need to submit a signed PT/OT/ST prior authorization form (see attached form) when...![Harlandale schools get self-serve food pantries, thanks to local health care nonprofit](https://communityfirsthealthplans.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-29-at-10.43.07-AM-1080x675.png)
Harlandale schools get self-serve food pantries, thanks to local health care nonprofit
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Community First Health Plans Partners with Harlandale ISD to Install Food Pantries in Fourteen Locations
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