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Medical Protocol Updates Available Online – June 2022

Date:
June 28, 2022

LEGACY SYSTEMS

We recently reviewed 66 medical protocols.

These will be posted online on or before July 1, 2022, and will have an effective date of August 1, 2022, unless otherwise noted. 

  • Please refer to the cover letter for brief summaries of new or changed protocols
  • Please note that some of the protocol updates may not pertain to all members 
  • If you need help finding specific protocol updates, please contact Provider Service at 1-800-444-4552 or (518) 220-5620
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HIGHMARK SYSTEMS

Highmark’s monthly Medical Policy Update Newsletter will be available online on or before June 27. These changes may impact your patients who have moved onto Highmark’s system. Policy updates described in the newsletter will be effective September 26, 2022 and can be reviewed by clicking on the link below.

Highmark Medical Policy Update

All medical policies for Highmark system patients can be reviewed by clicking on the link below.

Highmark Medical Policy Search

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