Click here for a list of recent updates and changes made by MedStar Family Choice in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Provider alerts are frequently sent out to inform providers about changes in coverage, new policies, programs and more. See the alerts listed below. To view the Provider Newsletters, click on the issue you want to view below:
| Provider Alert | Date |
|---|---|
| April 19, 2024 | |
| April 11, 2024 | |
| April 9, 2024 | |
| April 2, 2024 | |
| April 1, 2024 | |
| March 21, 2024 | |
| March 18, 2024 | |
| March 8, 2024 | |
| February 27, 2024 | |
| February 22, 2024 | |
| December 20, 2023 | |
| December 15, 2023 | |
| December 1, 2023 | |
| November 30, 2023 | |
| November 17, 2023 | |
| November 14, 2023 | |
| September 22, 2023 | |
| September 19, 2023 | |
| September 12, 2023 | |
| August 30, 2023 | |
| August 23, 2023 | |
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URGENT UPDATE RELATED TO CRITICAL SHORTAGE – PENICILLAN G BENZATHINE (BICILLIN®) |
July 25, 2023 |
| July 21, 2023 | |
| July 18, 2023 | |
| July 11, 2023 | |
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We Need Your Help - Medicaid Redetermination Efforts Actively Underway |
July 5, 2023 |
| June 30, 2023 | |
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Biomarkers for Companion Diagnostic Testing & Targeted Drug Therapy |
June 30, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 | |
| June 2, 2023 | |
| June 1, 2023 | |
| May 31, 2023 | |
| May 31, 2023 | |
| April 18, 2023 | |
| March 31, 2023 | |
| March 30, 2023 | |
| March 27, 2023 | |
| March 27, 2023 | |
| March 24, 2023 | |
| March 23, 2023 | |
| March 23, 2023 | |
| March 21, 2023 | |
| March 13, 2023 | |
| March 3, 2023 | |
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CRITICAL PROVIDER ALERT: PROVIDER PORTAL REGISTRATION PROCESS |
January 31, 2023 |
| January 23, 2023 | |
| January 13, 2023 | |
| December 30, 2022 | |
| December 29, 2022 | |
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URGENT PROVIDER ALERT: THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR VENDOR TRANSITION |
December 27, 2022 |
| December 16, 2022 | |
| December 15, 2022 | |
| December 10, 2022 | |
| December 8, 2022 | |
| December 3, 2022 | |
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MFC Provider Alert MD & DC Medicaid 2022 – Fraud, Waste and Abuse |
December 2, 2022 |
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MFC Vendor Alert MD & DC Medicaid 2022 – Vendor Alert – Fraud, Waste and Abuse |
December 2, 2022 |
| December 1, 2022 | |
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Summary of changes to the MedStar Family Choice Quick Authorization Guide Effective January 1, 2023 |
November 30, 2022 |
| November 21, 2022 | |
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CRITICAL PROVIDER ALERT: THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR VENDOR TRANSITION |
October 31, 2022 |
| October 1, 2022 | |
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Summary of changes to the MedStar Family Choice Quick Authorization Guide Effective November 1, 2022 |
September 30, 2022 |
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Provider Billing Alert - NDC Billing Reminder 11-22 |
November 25, 2022 |
| September 16, 2022 | |
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DME-DMS-OXYGEN-CPAP-BIPAP-Parenteral Nutrition Orthotics and Prosthetics |
September 7, 2022 |
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Important Notice Skilled Nursing Facility Level of Care Disenrollment Process |
September 7, 2022 |
| August 30, 2022 | |
| August 25, 2022 | |
| August 15, 2022 | |
| July 29, 2022 | |
| July 21, 2022 | |
| June 27, 2022 | |
| June 2, 2022 | |
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Updates Related to COVID-19 Therapeutic Drugs and Guidance for COVID-19 Treatments |
May 27, 2022 |
| May 23, 2022 | |
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Additional Resources in Response to Infant Formula Shortages |
May 20, 2022 |
| May 17, 2022 | |
| May 16, 2022 | |
| May 3, 2022 | |
| April 8, 2022 | |
| April 5, 2022 | |
| March 15, 2022 | |
| March 3, 2022 | |
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COVID-19 Utilization Management Update - Return to Normal Operations |
February 25, 2022 |
| February 8, 2022 | |
| January 21, 2022 | |
| December 28, 2021 | |
| December 22, 2021 | |
| December 21, 2021 | |
| December 17, 2021 | |
| December 13, 2021 | |
| November 3, 2021 | |
| November 1, 2021 | |
| October 25, 2021 | |
| October 25, 2021 | |
| October 25, 2021 | |
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Maryland Addiction Consultation Service for MOMs TeleECHO Clinic |
October 16, 2021 |
| September 27, 2021 | |
| August 31, 2021 | |
| August 21, 2021 | |
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Important Notice regarding High Cost Medications for Maryland Medicaid Members |
July 17, 2021 |
| July 16, 2021 | |
| June 29, 2021 | |
| June 28, 2021 | |
| May 26, 2021 | |
| May 21, 2021 | |
| April 26, 2021 | |
| March 30, 2021 | |
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Updated Guidance for Testing and Treatment of Lead Exposures |
March 10, 2021 |
| March 9, 2021 | |
| January 11, 2021 | |
| January 6, 2021 | |
| December 5, 2020 | |
| November 25, 2020 |
Information current as of: