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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
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
