BlueLink Newsletter

CareFirst's bimonthly administrative provider newsletter for participating practitioners and their office staff.

2018

Month
Highlights
Cover of BlueLink December 2018 issue December
  • 2019 FEP Benefits Changes
  • FEP Blue Focus — A New Plan Option for FEP
  • BlueLink Tip — Provider Engagement Expo
  • Update: CareFirst Prior Authorization for Genetic Tests Now Effective Feb. 1, 2019
  • Effective Dates, CPT© Codes and Policy Updates for December
  • New Medical Technology Updates for December
  • Providers — Billing Agents Need Access to CareFirst Direct
  • Are You Up to Date on Best Practices and Quality Standards?
  • Links to news updates in “In Case You Missed It”
Cover of BlueLink October 2018 issue October
  • BlueLink Tip — The Provider Engagement Expo Returns
  • CareFirst’s Member Outreach Campaign Addresses Potential Gaps in Care
  • CareFirst Requires Prior Authorization for Genetic Testing Effective Jan. 1, 2019
  • Effective Dates, CPT© Codes and Policy Updates for August
  • New Medical Technology Updates for October
  • Upcoming Enhancements to the Electronic Prior Authorization Submission for Drugs
  • Are You Up to Date on Best Practices and Quality Standards?
  • Professional Providers – Remember to Use the Proper Evaluation and Management Codes
  • Links to news updates in “In Case You Missed It”
Cover of BlueLink August 2018 issue August
  • BlueLink Tip — Provider Engagement Expo
  • Earn CMEs by Attending Louis J. Kolodner Memorial Lecture
  • Effective Dates, CPT© Codes and Policy Updates for August
  • Tips for Claims Submission
  • Coming Soon — CareFirst Will Accept COB Claims Electronically
  • Professional Providers: Use CAQH ProView® for Credentialing Submissions and Provider Data Updates
  • Are You Up to Date on Best Practices and Quality Standards?
  • Links to news updates in “In Case You Missed It”
Cover of BlueLink June 2018 issue June
  • CareFirst Names Brian Pieninck CEO
  • Are You Up-To-Date on Best Practices and Quality Standards?
  • Complex Care Coordination Referral Process
  • Effective Dates, CPT© Codes and Policy Updates for June
  • New Medical Technology Updates for June
  • Effective March 1: HCPCS Codes That No Longer Require Prior Authorization
  • Avoid Delays for Laboratory Claims — Use LabCorp for BlueChoice Patients
  • BlueLink Tip — State of Maryland Wellness Program
  • CareFirst Has Updated Our Drug Prior Authorization List
  • Links to news updates in “In Case You Missed It”
Cover of BlueLink April 2018 issue April
  • Professional Providers: Use CAQH ProView™ for Credentialing Submissions and Provider Data Updates
  • New Member Identification Prefixes Effective April 15, 2018
  • Effective Dates, CPT© Codes and Policy Updates for April
  • New Medical Technology Updates for April
  • HCPS Coding Update
  • FEP Policy for Travel Vaccines
  • ClaimsXten™ Implementation Update
  • Did you Know — Duplicate Services and Multiple Reviews are no Longer Eligible for Reimbursement
  • Medical Record Outreach for HEDIS® and Adjustment Programs
  • Links to news updates in “In Case You Missed It”
Cover of BlueLink February 2018 issue February
  • BlueLink Tip – Effective April 1, CareFirst Will Manage Behavioral Health Services for Members
  • Effective Dates, CPT© Codes and Policy Updates for February
  • New Medical Technology Updates for February
  • ClaimsXten™ Implementation Update
  • Annual Criteria Review Completed – Effective Jan. 1, 2018
  • Links to news updates in “In Case You Missed It”