Archive for Medicare Advantage

Overview Health Outcomes Survey

June 16, 2025

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Health Outcomes Survey (HOS) is a vital tool for helping Medicare eligible members assess the effectiveness of care […]

Care coordination can improve patient experiences

May 19, 2025

In today’s complex health care environment, effective care coordination is more important than ever. Primary care providers are uniquely positioned to lead care coordination, acting […]

Annual wellness visits – An excellent time to update medical records

May 8, 2025

Annual wellness visits or Prospective Program health assessments are a great opportunity to update and reconcile your patients’ medical records. Consistent, complete, and accurate documentation, […]

Updated Advanced Primary Care Management information

April 30, 2025

Please be aware of an important change to the Cigna Healthcare® Medicare Advantage provider manual to include information on advanced primary care management reimbursement. Effective June 1, 2025, […]

Effective communication is key

April 21, 2025

While it is not a Five-Star Quality Rating System (Star) measure, how well providers communicate with their patients plays a significant role in other areas […]

Reminder: Cigna Healthcare Medicare Advantage is moving to Availity Essentials

March 28, 2025

Cigna Healthcare® Medicare Advantage is partnering with Availity Essentials™* for streamlined and enhanced online capabilities. Beginning April 1, 2025, you can start using Availity Essentials […]

Reminder: New rejection codes for Medicare Advantage claims

March 27, 2025

On December 5, our claim processing system for Cigna Healthcare® Medicare Advantage plans was updated to include new rejection codes. This may result in claim […]

Health equity resources for your practice

March 24, 2025

As a provider in the Cigna Healthcare℠ Medicare Advantage network, you have a deep understanding of the community you serve. There are a variety of […]

Cigna Healthcare Medicare Advantage transaction Frequently asked questions

March 19, 2025

Updated for transaction close: March 19, 2025 The acquisition of Cigna Healthcare’s Medicare Advantage, Supplemental Benefits, Medicare Part D and CareAllies businesses is now complete. […]

Welcome, Cigna Healthcare Medicare Advantage Providers: A message from Health Care Service Corporation

March 19, 2025

Welcome to Health Care Service Corporation. The transaction to acquire Cigna Healthcare’s Medicare Advantage, Supplemental Benefits, Medicare Part D and CareAllies businesses is now complete. […]

CAHPS survey – You can make a difference

March 7, 2025

Throughout the year, your patients receive surveys asking about their experiences with their health plan and providers. The first of these, the Consumer Assessment of […]

Tips to help you submit prior authorization requests quicker with the HSConnect provider portal

February 21, 2025

We are committed to helping reduce the time you and your office staff spend on administrative tasks. To ensure your prior authorization requests are processed […]

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