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TRICARE Seminars

March 16, 2009. Runs 2:25; 4.44 MbBCBSND is encouraging providers and office staff to attend TRICARE provider education seminars that are being held across the state. Lori Rustad of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota's Provider Education department details what you can expect.

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February 20, 2009. Runs 3:22; 6.48 MbKnowing when you need a referral, preauthorization or prior approval for psych/sub can be confusing. Susan Schmidt of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota's Medical Management department explains the process.

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November 12, 2008. Runs 4:35; 3.15 MbBCBSND is dedicated to health and wellness. That's why BCBSND is encouraging the provider community to promote several wellness tools. Research proves that wellness programs work and can ultimately reduce health care costs. Mike Carlson of BCBSND Corporate Wellness describes the various programs.

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October 15, 2008. Runs 5:11; 3.57 MbBlue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota is working to simplify provider's top tasks. The new web site, THORConnect.org, is now available to help providers get their job done easier and faster.

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June 18, 2008. Runs 7:41; 5.28 MbBlue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and the North Dakota Department of Health's Diabetes Prevention and Control Program have awarded 2008 North Dakota Diabetes Care Provider Achievement plaques to 207 providers and 7 clinics.

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July 2, 2008. Runs 5:41; 5.41 MbBlue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota works to improve communication with providers. Now, pharmacy reports will be distributed on a quarterly basis to give providers a more timely assessment of their prescribing profile.

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July 16, 2008. Runs 7:10; 5.93 MbAdvanced medical home is a statewide project using a patient-centered "medical home" care approach to ensure that members receive the primary health care they need to improve the quality of their lives. Dr. Jon Rice of BCBSND's Medical Management area tells us about the project, its aims, start date and how it may affect members.

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July 30, 2008. Runs 4:51; 3.33 MbBlue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota providers are now required to purchase vaccines and handle billing for immunizations given to children in the state. Since January 1, the North Dakota Department of Health discontinued supplying childhood vaccines free of charge to providers.

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August 13, 2008. Runs 4:08; 2.84 MbBCBSND provides several pharmacy programs to educate providers about the cost-effectiveness of generic drugs for patients. Brent Solseng of the Medical Management area explains the generic and medication adherence programs, the drug formulary and specialty pharmacy.

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August 27, 2008. Runs 5:03; 3.49 MbThe Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released the 2008/2009 immunization guidelines. Brent Solseng of the Medical Management area explains the significant changes in this year's recommendations.

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September 10, 2008. Runs 3:54; 2.68 MbBlue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota has received feedback from physicians regarding online reporting and is making changes to fit their needs. Jodi Carlisle of the Health Informatics area details the differences.

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October 1, 2008. Runs 5:33; 3.81 MbProviders can now enroll in Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota's new quality improvement initiative, MediQHome. This program is designed to promote and sustain a patient centered medical home approach to the delivery of primary care to citizens in the state and surrounding counties.

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June 4, 2008. Runs 4:31; 3.11 Mb The 2008 Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota HealthCare Forums were held in Bismarck and Fargo in May. Kim Grimley of Provider Services tells us more about the event.

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May 21, 2008. Runs 5:12; 3.57 Mb- What is a real time vision claim and why is it beneficial to providers and patients? Steve Lindemann of the Provider Networks area explains how providers can submit a vision claim while a patient is in the office and receive a response before the patient leaves. This allows members to know what their bill is going to be before they walk out the door.

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May 7, 2008. Runs 6:52; 4.73 Mb - Advanced medical home, is a patient-centered, physician guided model of health care. Dr. Jon Rice of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota's Medical Management area tells us why BCBSND is looking at the option of promoting this project.

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April 23, 2008. Runs 7:03; 4.85 Mb - Medical literature calls medication compliance the missing vital sign. Brent Solseng of BCBSND's Medical Management area tells us what BCBSND is doing to help prescribers and pharmacists deliver medication compliance education to patients.

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April 9, 2008. Runs 6:34; 4.52 Mb - Pharmacy reports give participating providers a detailed description of their prescription trends, allowing for more complete information when providing services. Brent Solseng and Jodi Carlisle of BCBSND's Medical Management area tell us why pharmacy reports are such an important tool for providers.

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March 26, 2008. Runs 5:29; 5.29 Mb - A large number of providers may not be getting appropriate reimbursement for reference lab billing. Holly Prodoehl of BCBSND Provider Education tells us what providers need to do to ensure their reference lab costs are covered.

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Posted February 27, 2008. Runs 8:18; 5.70 Mb - The effect of statin use on brain metastasis in lung cancer patients could change the future of health care. Members of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota’s Medical Management department have partnered with UND to conduct a study to see if it is beneficial for lung cancer patients to take statins.

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Posted March 12, 2008. Runs 6:10; 4.24 Mb - Are you ready for the National Provider Identifier (NPI) implementation? Cindy Fischer of BCBSND Provider Networks tells you what you need to know about deadlines and usage. We'll also tell you why an NPI is needed.

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