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Seasonal and H1N1 Flu Information and Resources

GHI HMO and GHI PPO Will Withdraw From the Medicaid, FHPlus and CHPlus Programs in Selected Counties, Effective 01/01/2010
(For GHI HMO and GHI PPO Medicaid, FHPlus and CHPlus Plans)
As of January 1, 2010, GHI HMO and GHI PPO will no longer participate in the Medicaid, Family Health Plus or Child Health Plus programs in 21 upstate counties. Information is provided on member enrollment, Medicaid Managed Care plan coverage options available in those counties, and continuity of care procedures during this transitional period.

Outbreak of Mumps Found in Brooklyn: 10/22/2009
Since August 21, 2009, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) has been investigating an outbreak of mumps that began among children from Borough Park who attended summer camp in Upstate New York.

Children’s and Infants’ Tylenol Product Recall

GHI HMO receives highest NCQA rating

Heat Health Facts: August 2009

GHI HMO Medicaid, FHPlus and CHPlus Plans Withdrawing From Westchester and New York City 08/09

FDA mandates stricter labeling for OTC acetaminophen products

West Nile Virus Guidelines and Recommendations

NYSDOH Selects Breast Cancer Surgery Facilities for Medicaid FHP - 8/09

Halt Use of Cordial de Monell, an Illegal Teething Product - 7/27/09

Hib Booster Dose Reinstated - 7/23/09

Eye Exams for Medicaid and FHPlus Members with Diabetes

West Nile Virus Detected in Bronx Mosquitoes, 7/16/09

Halt Use of Propofol from Tainted Lots - 7/13/09

Increase in Legionellosis Citywide - 7/7/09

Measles Outbreak in Brooklyn - 7/2/09

Use It! Important information about your NPI.

Partnership with The Center for Tobacco Control (CTC) at North Shore Long Island Jewish

Notify Your Staff: GHI PPO/EPO Small Group Plans Changing Name to EmblemHealth PPO/EPO

Influenza A (H1N1) Update April 27, 2009

Invasive Haemophilus influenza Type B in kids 3/18/09

Two Cases of Baylisascariasis Found In Brooklyn, NYCDOHMH Advisory April 9, 2009

FDA Recalls Digoxin, 3/31/09

Increase in Transfusion-associated Babesiosis in NYC, NYCDOHMH Advisory February 2009

NYCDOHMH Alert: Meningitis in NYC, January 2009

EmblemHealth Introduces Two New Products

Flu Update: New CDC Advisory for 2008/09

GHI/GHI HMO Urges Breast Cancer Screenings

Reminder - Change to GHI's Pharmacy Network

February is national heart month

Important Reminder About GHI's Participating Laboratory Network

Are You Using Your NPI?

Merck Recalls Certain Lots of PedvaxHIB® and COMVAX®

GHI Network News - New Winter 07 Issue

CPT Codes No Longer Requiring Written Clinical Notes

New Vendor for Chiropractic, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Services

1199SEIU is GHI's Newest and Largest Network Access Client

New Claims Submission Address for GHI's HNY EPO Program

Introducing GHI's Health Manager

Fidelis Care New York Family Planning Services Discontinued

Hepatitis C Collaboration with NYC DOHMH

Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults

Specialty Injectable Program

Help Your Patients Stop Smoking

Domestic Abuse Guidelines

Patient Safety Information Including Leapfrog