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Recent News
Seasonal and H1N1 Flu Information and Resources
Possible Levamisole-induced Toxicity in Cocaine-using Patients (July 2010)
Opportunities for EHR Subsidies Ending Soon
Extreme Heat Advisory (June 2010)
West Nile Virus Alert (June 2010)
Tick-borne Disease Advisory (June 2010)
Adult Lead Poisoning Associated with the use of Vita-Breath (June 2010)
Prevention of Congenital Syphilis (NYCDOH; May 2010)
Update on the Use of Rotavirus Vaccines (FDA; May 14, 2010)
Thimerosal Extension (NYSDOH)
Improving Vision Screening by Pediatricians (NYCDOH April 2010)
Recall of Over-the-Counter Children's and Infants' Liquid Medications
EmblemHealth Announces Expanded Transition of Care Program
New York Electronic Health Records (EHR) Meaningful Use Summit
EmblemHealth Coverage of PCV13
From the FDA: A Hyperthyroidism Drug Can Cause Severe Liver Injury and Failure
Recommendations For Use of PCV 13 (03/15/2010)
Voluntary Recall of Prevnar® Pneumococcal 7-valent Conjugate Vaccine (04/01/2010)
PerfectHealth Merges with GHI
Temporary Suspension of Rotarix (Rotavirus) Vaccine (CDC Health Alert: 3/22/2010 and NYCDOHMH Letter: 3/22/2010)
GHI PPO Will Withdraw From the Family Health Plus Program in Franklin County, effective 05/01/2010 Potential Cases of Mumps During a Multi-State Outbreak (3/11/10)
Help for Those Affected by the Earthquake in Haiti
Immunization Recommendations for Children and Adolescents Displaced by the Earthquake In Haiti (2/19/2010)
Health Department Reports Outbreak of Mumps in the Jewish Communities in Brooklyn (2/9/2010)
CMS and NYSDOH Select Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery for FHP
Blood Lead Test Reporting via the Online Registry (Jan. 2010)
Citywide Increase in Viral Gastrointestinal Illness
Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Unused Doses from Certain Lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Vaccine in Pre-Filled Syringes; H1N1 Vaccine Recall Provider Letter
Fake Alli (Weight Loss Product) Sold on the Web
Newly Arrived Children from China with Elevated Blood Lead Levels (Dec. 2009)
Expanded Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplet Recall
Preventing and Reporting Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Mammography Screening Guidelines
Education Opportunity: PCIP Open House
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Primary Care Information Project is sponsoring an Open House for practices interested in electronic health records systems on December 17, 2009 and January 14, 2010. We encourage you to attend.
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
Possible Levamisole-induced Toxicity in Cocaine-using Patients (July 2010)
Opportunities for EHR Subsidies Ending Soon
Extreme Heat Advisory (June 2010)
West Nile Virus Alert (June 2010)
Tick-borne Disease Advisory (June 2010)
Adult Lead Poisoning Associated with the use of Vita-Breath (June 2010)
Prevention of Congenital Syphilis (NYCDOH; May 2010)
Update on the Use of Rotavirus Vaccines (FDA; May 14, 2010)
Thimerosal Extension (NYSDOH)
Improving Vision Screening by Pediatricians (NYCDOH April 2010)
Recall of Over-the-Counter Children's and Infants' Liquid Medications
EmblemHealth Announces Expanded Transition of Care Program
New York Electronic Health Records (EHR) Meaningful Use Summit
EmblemHealth Coverage of PCV13
From the FDA: A Hyperthyroidism Drug Can Cause Severe Liver Injury and Failure
Recommendations For Use of PCV 13 (03/15/2010)
Voluntary Recall of Prevnar® Pneumococcal 7-valent Conjugate Vaccine (04/01/2010)
PerfectHealth Merges with GHI
Temporary Suspension of Rotarix (Rotavirus) Vaccine (CDC Health Alert: 3/22/2010 and NYCDOHMH Letter: 3/22/2010)
GHI PPO Will Withdraw From the Family Health Plus Program in Franklin County, effective 05/01/2010 Potential Cases of Mumps During a Multi-State Outbreak (3/11/10)
Help for Those Affected by the Earthquake in Haiti
Immunization Recommendations for Children and Adolescents Displaced by the Earthquake In Haiti (2/19/2010)
Health Department Reports Outbreak of Mumps in the Jewish Communities in Brooklyn (2/9/2010)
CMS and NYSDOH Select Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery for FHP
Blood Lead Test Reporting via the Online Registry (Jan. 2010)
Citywide Increase in Viral Gastrointestinal Illness
Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Unused Doses from Certain Lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Vaccine in Pre-Filled Syringes; H1N1 Vaccine Recall Provider Letter
Fake Alli (Weight Loss Product) Sold on the Web
Newly Arrived Children from China with Elevated Blood Lead Levels (Dec. 2009)
Expanded Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplet Recall
Preventing and Reporting Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Mammography Screening Guidelines
Education Opportunity: PCIP Open House
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Primary Care Information Project is sponsoring an Open House for practices interested in electronic health records systems on December 17, 2009 and January 14, 2010. We encourage you to attend.
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
