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June 2024
In This Issue
► June news: Executive summary
► New effective date for annual fee schedule update: Aug 15
► August 2024 code edit changes
► Medicare Advantage ID cards now available via Availity portal
► Introducing Prosano Circle
► We’re now using Availity for Medicare Advantage provider resources
June news: Executive summary
New!
• Our annual fee schedule updates are now effective August 15 (not July 1). View article.
• Find out how our new Prosano Circle creates a personalized care management experience for members with serious health conditions. View article.
• You can now access Medicare Advantage ID cards via the Availity Essentials™ provider portal. View article.
• Good news for your Medicare Advantage eligibility and claim status searches: You can now get more current and complete results on the Essentials portal. View article.
Starts in August: We will start using some new and modified code edits. View article.
Reminders:
• We have moved our EFT form. Please use the Essentials portal to request any new EFT enrollments or EFT changes. To learn more, see our EFT Provider FAQs.
• We started using the 28th edition of MCG care guidelines on Monday, June 10. To find out what changed, see MCG’s February 27 press release.
• You can view or download our recently updated prefix list on the Prefix Page.
• Check out our Change Healthcare Facts page for provider support information and FAQs.
No cost CEUs:
1. Maternity care providers can access a complimentary virtual training, offered through our partnership with the March of Dimes. The course helps leaders and staff establish a culture of equity that helps elevate the quality of maternity care for all. Create an account, log in, and register now to earn 1.5 CME or CNE credits free of charge. 
2. You and your staff can still enroll in the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) “Essentials” course (5.5 CME/CE credits). Use promo code ESS-BCBSAZ when you register.  
3. Behavioral health providers can get free continuing education courses through the American Diabetes Association® (ADA). Visit the ADA website for more information and resources.
Note: You can access our Arizona Community Grand Rounds recordings on the NARBHA Institute website. We will begin the webinars again after the summer pause.   

If you have questions, feel free to contact us at 1-800-232-2345, ext. 4231, or reach out to your Provider Relations Contact. 
In This Issue
► June news: Executive summary
► New effective date for annual fee schedule update: Aug 15
► August 2024 code edit changes (effective July 1)
► Medicare Advantage ID cards now available via Availity portal
► Introducing Prosano Circle
► We’re now using Availity for Medicare Advantage provider resources
Availity is a separate, independent company contracted with AZ Blue to provide website portal services for the providers who care for our members. Availity and Availity Essentials are registered trademarks of Availity, LLC.

The MCG care guidelines are the proprietary and copyright-protected information of MCG Health, part of the Hearst Health network. 

American Diabetes Association is a trademark of American Diabetes Association, Inc.

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