Performance based recognition is a tool to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of health care by focusing on outcomes. The program seeks to recognize those physicians whose patients consistently experience positive outcomes in order to emphasize quality of care.
The following four measures will be evaluated in 2007:
• Hemoglobin A1c testing for diabetics
• Lipid panel for diabetics
• Hepatic enzyme monitoring for statin use
• Lipid panel for coronary artery disease
More indicators will be studied in 2008, as the performance based recognition program continues its phased implementation. Watch for additional details about the program on this Web page and in future issues of Network News.
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New phone menu for Medical Services
The Medical Services area phones now have a new menu selection. Voice activated prompts have been added, but you can also still choose a numbered option. The phone number for the precertification area is 1-800-672-2378.
To precertify a hospital admission or initiate a new case, call 1-800-672-2378 option 1 or use the voice prompt and say "precertification."
To provide clinical review, call 1-800-672-2378 option 2 or use the voice prompt and say "clinical review."
For case management or home IV infusion, dial 1-800-672-2378 option 3 or use the voice prompt and say "case management."
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New online services are here
Availity Health Information Network provides access to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma’s eligibility and benefits, and claim status. All information previously accessible on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma’s provider online services site is available on the Availity Health Information Network. Enhanced features and full functionality of Availity’s services will continue to be added throughout 2007.
For more information, contact your Availity representative listed below or your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma health industry relations representative.
Eastern Oklahoma, contact Carmen Bellew at (918) 599-9527 or carmen.bellew@availity.com
Western Oklahoma, contact Gayla Lawson at (405) 249-0844 or gayla.lawson@availity.com
Letter for Submitters - Electronic Claim Requirement Information