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Current issue
August 2023
- Wellmark now performing inpatient reviews on all acute admissions
- A new way to authorize molecular lab testing begins Oct. 1, 2023
- New legislations permits diagnostic imaging orders from a physical therapist
- Update to medical preferred drug strategies
Past issues
June 2023 PDF File- Changes to the Wellmark Drug List
- Wellmark to perform inpatient reviews on all acute admissions
- PrePay review address update
- Updates to Symphony Utilization Management tool
April 2023 PDF File
- Access Wellmark’s annual provider payment update
- COVID-19 Public Health Emergency comes to an end
- Changes to Wellmark’s overpayment process
February 2023 PDF File
- Streamlining the provider directory verification process
- New claims processing training available on the Wellmark provider portal
- An introduction to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) star ratings program
December 2022 PDF File
- Changes to the Wellmark Drug List beginning Jan. 1, 2023
- New legislation requires all authorizations to have a 90-day approval
- Upcoming security changes
October 2022 PDF File
- Wellmark provider directory information must be validated
- Filing claim corrections electronically
- Annual Enrollment Period has begun
August 2022 PDF File
- New billing requirements for COVID-19 testing-related services
- More documents are now required for cosmetic and reconstructive services
- Age criteria has changed for colorectal cancer screenings
June 2022 PDF File
- Changes to the Wellmark Drug List beginning July 1, 2022
- Orthognathic surgery will require prior approval
- Understanding the importance of recredentialing
April 2022 PDF File
- Wellmark's annual payment update
- Updated public provider experience
- Understanding Wellmark's remittance information
February 2022 PDF File
- Three services are moving from post service to preservice
December 2021 PDF File
- New Wellmark provider directory process requires provider verification
- Reminder: Wellmark Medicare Advantage plans begin Jan. 1, 2022
October 2021 PDF File
- 2021 Blue Distinction Center Designations
- Resources for the new Wellmark Medicare Advantage plan
August 2021 PDF File
- EDI and claims portal processing to Availity
- Medicare Advantage resources available soon on Wellmark.com
June 2021 PDF File
- Wellmark intends to offer Medicare Advantage product beginning Jan. 1, 2021
- Wellmark is moving its EDI and claims portal processing to Availity
April 2021 PDF File
- EFT requirements go into effect July 1, 2021
February 2021 PDF File
- Tips and resources available for Jiva
- New Blue Distinction Center designations announced
December 2020 PDF File
- Employees' overall health and well-being
- Resources available for new medical authorization tool, JIVA
October 2020 PDF File
- New medical authorization tool, Jiva, launches Nov. 16
August 2020 PDF File
- 2020 Blue Distinction® Center Designations
June 2020 PDF File
- Understanding Wellmark's credentialing criteria and application process
