November 29, 2018 / by HPSJ / Alerts
Date: November 7, 2018 To: Medical Care Providers From: Julie Vaishampayan, MD, MPH, Health Officer Health Alert Wound Botulism in People Who Inject Black Tar Heroin Situation: Two Stanislaus County residents have been diagnosed with wound botulism in the past month. Both injected black tar heroin prior to symptom onset and tested positive for Clostridium […]
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MAKE A PLAN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON: GIFTS OF HEALTH + GIFT CARDS Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Reminds HPSJ Providers & Members
November 30, 2018 / by HPSJ / Hedis, Press Releases
(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) wants all provider network partners and HPSJ members to remember that during this busy holiday season there is the gift of preventative health – along with incentive rewards. Here is a list of this season’s HPSJ Priority Health Quality Measures – along with reward opportunities. […]
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How California is Changing Palliative Care (Nov 27, 2018, Forbes.com and PBS/Next Avenue
November 29, 2018 / by HPSJ / News
How California is Changing Palliative Care (Nov 27, 2018, Forbes.com and PBS/Next Avenue. Featuring an interview with HPSJ Director Maria Aguglia. Read Article
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Wound Botulism in People Who Inject Black Tar Heroin
November 29, 2018 / by HPSJ / Alerts
Date: November 7, 2018 To: Medical Care Providers From: Julie Vaishampayan, MD, MPH, Health Officer Health Alert Wound Botulism in People Who Inject Black Tar Heroin Situation: Two Stanislaus County residents have been diagnosed with wound botulism in the past month. Both injected black tar heroin prior to symptom onset and tested positive for Clostridium […]
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REMINDER – Beacon Health Options is available during the holidays
November 26, 2018 / by HPSJ / Alerts
Date: November 26, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Providers From: HPSJ Medical Management Department Subject: REMINDER – Beacon Health Options is available during the holidays Business: Medi-Cal While the holidays are a time of joy for many, for some, it can be a time of increased stress, loneliness, and anxiety. Health Plan […]
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HPSJ Expedites Access to Benefits & Prescriptions for Any HPSJ Medi-Cal Member Affected by California Wildfires & Smoke
November 15, 2018 / by HPSJ / Press Releases
Health Plan of San Joaquin Expedites Access to Benefits & Prescriptions for Any HPSJ Medi-Cal Member Effected by California Wildfires & Smoke Link to Wildfire Smoke Fact Sheet (2 pages) is below (French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) has set up streamlined access to benefits and prescriptions for any of its […]
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REMINDER: Coordination of Care Between Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Primary Care Physicians (PCPs)
November 14, 2018 / by HPSJ / Alerts
Date: November 7, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Skilled Nursing Facility Providers From: HPSJ Medical Management Department Subject: REMINDER: Coordination of Care Between Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) Business: Medi-Cal Skilled Nursing Facility Partners: This is a reminder to our contracted Skilled Nursing Facilities of the importance of […]
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HPSJ Expedites Access to Benefits & Prescriptions for Any HPSJ Medi-Cal Member Affected by California Wildfires & Smoke
November 13, 2018 / by HPSJ / Alerts
Date: November 13, 2018 To: HPSJ Providers, HPSJ Pharmacies, Community-Based Organizations – San Joaquin & Stanislaus Counties From: Health Plan of San Joaquin, External Affairs Subject: HPSJ Expedites Access to Benefits & Prescriptions for Any HPSJ Medi-Cal Member Affected by California Wildfires & Smoke Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) has set up streamlined access to […]
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HEDIS Training Lunch and Learn – Practical Tips for Success This Year
November 2, 2018 / by HPSJ / Alerts
Date: November 2, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Primary Care Providers (PCP) From: HPSJ Medical Management Department Subject: HEDIS Training Lunch and Learn – Practical Tips for Success This Year Our HPSJ providers are essential partners in delivering care to our members. Because of your valued contributions, we are glad to provide […]
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REMINDER – DHCS Requirements Related to Preventing Privacy Incidents
November 2, 2018 / by HPSJ / Alerts
Date: November 2, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Providers From: Provider Services Department Subject: REMINDER – DHCS Requirements Related to Preventing Privacy Incidents Business: Medi-Cal Reminder As part of our efforts to prevent privacy‐related incidents, Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) is mandated to send out an annual reminder to our providers […]
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Proposition 56: Supplemental Payment Update
October 31, 2018 / by HPSJ / Alerts
Date: October 30, 2018 To: Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) PCPs and Specialists From: HPSJ Claims Department Subject: Proposition 56: Supplemental Payment Update Business: Medi-Cal Great News: The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) proposal for a one-year extension to the supplemental payment for certain physician services using Proposition 56 Tobacco Tax Funds has […]
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