Flovent Shortage Notice for Members With Asthma
The drug manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, announced a discontinuation of brand Flovent HFA (fluticasone propionate inhalation aerosol) and Flovent Diskus (fluticasone propionate inhalation powder) products on December 31, 2023. Texas Medicaid anticipates the supply of...Missing EVV Visits and New TAC Rules
Community First Health Plans would like to inform providers about two important Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) requirements. One is related to entering missing EVV visits and the other is for new EVV Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rules. Please see below for...Winter Weather Alert – Cold Weather Resources
A strong, arctic cold front is expected to arrive early Sunday, January 14, affecting Community First Health Plans’ Service Delivery Area, which includes Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, and Wilson counties. Freezing weather can...
Create Your Plate – Download Our Free Meal Planning Sheet!
Every year, millions of Americans make a New Year’s resolution to get healthy. THIS will be the year I eat better, exercise more, take care of myself! But, committing to change can be overwhelming. Community First wants to help you achieve your goals in 2024. It...EVV Maintenance Unlock Request Update
HHSC will have an effective date of the EVV Visit Maintenance Unlock Request (VMUR) update to the EVV webpage on December 22. Key Details: HHSC published EVV VMUR templates for Program Providers and FMSAs (Excel) and for CDS Employers (Excel), on the...
Seasonal Affective Disorder: More Than Just The “Winter Blues”
Community First Clinical Contributor to this story: Estela Chapa, MSN, RN Does your mood or energy level tend to match the weather outside? Many people experience a natural ebb and flow with the changing seasons, but some face a more significant challenge known...IMPORTANT! All Community First Medicare Advantage (D-SNP HMO) Providers Must Complete and Attest to Model of Care Training by December 31, 2023
If you are a health care professional who provides care to special needs plan (SNP) members contractually or routinely, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires you to complete initial and annual Model of Care (MOC) training. This requirement...