August 2020 Provider eConnection
news for IPN Provider Offices
IPN Provider Relief | National Holidays | PacificSource Communication Update | Cigna Communication Update | Run-Out Repricing 
 Sawtooth Mountains in Central Idaho, Photo Credit - Anthony B. Delyea
IPN Provider Relief

The changes implemented by IPN to assist with provider relief during the pandemic have been extended through December 31, 2020. 

See COVID-19 FAQs or check the Announcements section on our website for updates. 
National Holidays

According to one site, there is a national holiday or wacky celebration every day this month. Here are some fun ones for the summer: 
  • August 1: Mountain Climbing Day - Idaho has many mountains to choose from, such as those pictured above! 
  • August 10: S'mores Day - Toast your 'mallows while camping or in the backyard, who doesn't love a good s'more? The question is, how burnt is too burnt?
  • August 19: Potato Day - There should be a few extras around Idaho :) 
  • August 26: Dog Day - Not a dog-person? National Cat Day is in October!
  • August 31: Eat Outside Day - The weather should be perfect for a picnic.
PacificSource Communication Update
    
2020 Telehealth Webinar
PacificSource Health Plans will be hosting a webinar to discuss TeleHealth for all lines of business. The webinar will be a town hall forum and include local  healthcare providers to provide feedback on their experiences. Topics covered will include billing, reimbursement and frequently asked questions.
 
WhenThursday, August 27 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM PST ( 9:00 AM-10:30 AM MST)
Where: GoToWebinar - Online 
Register: Click here to register, requested at least one week prior to event

For additional information  or to contact PacificSource view the invitation.

COVID-19
For current information about PacificSource's action plan, coding guidelines, provider relief plans and FAQs click here
Cigna Communication Update
    
COVID-19
For current information about Cigna's interim billing guidelines and FAQs click here

Network News
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Run-Out Repricing

IPN is providing run-out repricing for some terminated groups. Click the button below for a list of those affected.  For more information related to these terminated groups, please contact the payor's customer service representative at the phone number located on the insured's identification card.

(P) 208-333-1513 or 866-476-1076 | (F) 208-433-4605

IPN Team
Allyssa Wood (Data Support Specialist)
Amy Campbell (Provider Contract Representative)
Barb Morris (Operations and Contracting Manager) 
Codi Tomisser (Operations Team Lead)
Frankie Campbell (Credentialing Specialist)
Gina Stewart (Audit and Quality Specialist)
Hilary Klarc (Executive Director)
Jennifer Ford (Credentialing Specialist)
Kyler Jackson (Customer Service) 
Leona Campbell (Data Support Specialist II)
Meagan Meter (Credentialing Team Lead)
Megan Smith (Payor and Operations Representative)
Michelle Ridlon (Senior Provider Services Representative
Samantha Adams (Credentialing Specialist)
Stefani Borja (Credentialing Specialist)

IPN Board of Directors
April Dillion, DO;  Daniel Reed, MD;  Edward McEachern, MD - PacificSource HP Executive VP and CMO;  Gary Wallace, MD (President); Graham Wetherley, MD (Vice President);  Hilary Klarc - IPN Executive Director;  Jeffrey Hessing, MD;  Jeremy Waters, MD;  Joseph Williams, MD;  Martin Gabica, MD;  Matt Bell - PacificSource HP VP & Idaho Regional Director; and  Peter Davidson - PacificSource HP CFO