Provider Newsbrief
April 2020
Security Health Plan distributes Provider News digitally. Every other month, Provider Newsbrief focuses on policy changes, prior authorizations and other information for providers that is time-sensitive. If you wish to receive this monthly newsletter, please create a Provider Portal account by contacting your practice's organization administrator. If you don't have an organization administrator, click here to set one up.
COVID-19 Update
Check back often to see how Security Health Plan processes help minimize COVID-19 impact on providers
In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Security Health Plan has developed processes for providers and a webpage to help answer questions about testing and treatment. Access our COVID-19 web page for timely updates.
Policy review
Security Health Plan policy review - Effective April 2020 
By KAREN BORGEMOEN, Nurse Navigator/Medical Policy Nurse
Security Health Plan reviews medical policies on a monthly basis. Medical policies are found in the provider section of the Plan's public website at www.securityhealth.org. Read more  for policy reviews and changes effective April 1, 2020.
Security Health Plan updates
Medicare Part B Step Therapy Program Adds Additional Drug
By KURT WITTIG, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) previously issued guidance that provides Medicare Advantage plans the option of applying step therapy for physician-administered Part B drugs in a way that lowers costs and improves the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries.
For dates of service on or after July 1, 2020, Ziextenzo® will be added to the program.  Read more to review the preferred alternative agents.
Important online information is a click away
You can find important information on services, standards and processes when you visit our Provider and Facility Manuals at www.securityhealth.org/providermanual .
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