Latest News
09/10/2019
United GP Modifier Requirement DELAYED Indefinitely
As previously reported, United Healthcare had planned to require the GP modifier to be added to all "therapy codes" as of September 1, 2019. Per the United Healthcare September news bulletin, this policy will be "delayed to give care providers more time to adjust to changes in the submission of 'Always Therapy' procedure codes to include the CMS required therapy modifiers."
09/09/2019
Horizon Blue Cross partner company settles class-action lawsuit with chiropractors
Lindy Washburn, North Jersey RecordPublished 5:30 a.m. ET Sept. 9, 2019
A federal judge in Pennsylvania has approved $20 million in payments to settle two class-action lawsuits brought by chiropractors against a health insurer and American Specialty Health, the national company chosen by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey to manage its members’ benefits for chiropractic care and other physical health benefits starting next year.
09/09/2019
Insurance Giant and Healthcare Providers Take Battle to Federal Court
Lilo H. Stainton | September 9, 2019
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield and American Specialty Health Group allege that various alternative healthcare providers have spread false and defamatory information against them
08/22/2019
Chiropractors, physical therapists: Changes by NJ's largest insurer will hurt patient care
By Lindy Washburn, North Jersey Record, Aug. 22, 2019
The state’s largest insurer plans to shift oversight of its members' benefits for chiropractic care, physical therapy, occupational therapy and acupuncture to a separate company next year, in a plan that has drawn intense opposition from chiropractors and other medical providers.
08/13/2019
Horizon Agreement Sparks Concerns for Some Healthcare Providers
By Lilo H. Stainton | AUGUST 13, 2019
If approved by the state, American Specialty Health Network would oversee Horizon’s acupuncture, chiropractic services, physical therapy and occupational therapy claims
Events
September 19, 2019
8:30-10:30AM
Southern Regional Meeting: Insurance & Legal Updates: Keeping current with Appeals, PIP and Other Issues Presented By: Jeff Randolph, Esq.
Presented By: Jeff Randolph, Esq.
Adelphia Restaurant, 1750 Clements Bridge Road, Deptford, NJ
September 25, 2019
8:00-10:00PM
NE/NW Regional Meeting- Insurance & Legal Updates: Keeping current with Appeals, PIP and Other Issues
Presented By: Jeff Randolph, Esq.
Holiday Inn Parsippany, 707 US-46, Parsippany, NJ
September 26, 2019
12:30-6:00PM
Adult Scoliosis (Repeat of 3/28/19)
Presented By: Dr. Andrew Strauss
Holiday Inn Hasbrouck Heights
