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This is article 1 this is an excerpt	Test 5/9	Administrative	May 9, 2022
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Test IMage Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum. It is a long established fact that a reader will be distracted by the readable content of a page when looking at its layout. The point of using Lorem Ipsum is that it has a more-or-less normal distribution of letters, as opposed to using 'Content here, content here', making it look like readable English. Many desktop publishing packages and web page editors now use Lorem Ipsum as their default model text, and a search for 'lorem ipsum' will uncover many web sites still in their infancy. Various versions have evolved over the years, sometimes by accident, sometimes on purpose (injected humour and the like). Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage, and going through the cites of the word in classical literature, discovered the undoubtable source. Lorem Ipsum comes from sections 1.10.32 and 1.10.33 of "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum" (The Extremes of Good and Evil) by Cicero, written in 45 BC. This book is a treatise on the theory of ethics, very popular during the Renaissance. The first line of Lorem Ipsum, "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet..", comes from a line in section 1.10.32. The standard chunk of Lorem Ipsum used since the 1500s is reproduced below for those interested. Sections 1.10.32 and 1.10.33 from "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum" by Cicero are also reproduced in their exact original form, accompanied by English versions from the 1914 translation by H. Rackham.	Test Image	Administrative	Mar 4, 2022
Site of Care* medical necessity reviews for a wide range of surgical procedures beginning January 1, 2021 Bullets: can't select the full list and move bullets. The indent function is grayed out. When you select in front of an individual line you can indent and get a second, third, etc level of bullet. Except for the first bullet. THat one is fixed. Bullets seem to line up correctly on PDF.	Digital Tools Test 2 - Word Count Limit is 65 - Digital Tools - CA	Products & Programs	May 18, 2021
Request referrals for Empire Individual Network Plan through Interactive Care Reviewer	Digital Tools Test 2 - Word Count Limit is 65 - Digital Tools - CA	Administrative	May 18, 2021
Clinical Criteria updates for specialty pharmacy are available CHanged footer font and saved. Changed it again and saved. Did not change the article order in the publication: passed	Digital Tools Test 2 - Word Count Limit is 65 - Digital Tools - CA	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	May 18, 2021
Test Digital Tools	Digital Tools Test 2 - Word Count Limit is 65 - Digital Tools - CA	Digital Tools	May 18, 2021
Check Hyperlink Issue - Site of Care* medical necessity reviews for a wide range of surgical procedures beginning January 1, 2021 (MAC) - Excerpt Empire BlueCross BlueShield (“Empire”) is committed to being a valued health care partner in identifying ways to achieve better health outcomes, lower costs and deliver access to a better healthcare experience for consumers. Members enrolled in Empire commercial plans will require a medical necessity review of the site of care for numerous surgical procedures performed in an outpatient hospital setting with dates of service on or after January 1, 2021. Clinical guideline CG-SURG-52, Site of Care: Hospital-Based Ambulatory Surgical Procedures and Endoscopic Services will apply to the review process. AIM Specialty Health_® (AIM) will administer the review. When conducting an eligibility and benefits inquiry for Anthem members, simply select View Member ID Card on the Eligibility and Benefits results page. Note: the Availity portal requires you to enter the member’s ID number as well as a date of birth or the member’s first and last name into the search options in order to submit an E&B inquiry. When conducting an eligibility and benefits inquiry for Anthem members, simply select View Member ID Card on the Eligibility and Benefits results page. Note: the Availity portal requires you to enter the member’s ID number as well as a date of birth or the member’s first and last name into the search options in order to submit an E&B inquiry. Provider News When conducting an eligibility and benefits inquiry for Anthem members, simply select View Member ID Card on the Eligibility and Benefits results page. Note: the Availity portal requires you to enter the member’s ID number as well as a date of birth or the member’s first and last name into the search options in order to submit an E&B inquiry.	N/A	Administrative	Dec 4, 2020
Issue - Site of Care* medical necessity reviews for a wide range of surgical procedures beginning January 1, 2021 (MAC) - Excerpt Empire BlueCross BlueShield (“Empire”)^© is committed to being a valued health care partner in identifying ways to achieve better health outcomes, lower costs and deliver access to a better healthcare experience for consumers. Members enrolled in Empire commercial plans will require a medical necessity review of the site of care for numerous surgical procedures performed in an outpatient hospital setting with dates of service on or after January 1, 2021. Clinical guideline CG-SURG-52, Site of Care: Hospital-Based Ambulatory Surgical Procedures and Endoscopic Services will apply to the review process. AIM Specialty Health_® (AIM) will administer the review.	Test Oct Publication - SB	Products & Programs	Nov 17, 2020
Empire updates formulary lists for commercial health plan pharmacy benefit (Featured Article)	Test Oct Publication - SB	Pharmacy	Nov 17, 2020
Designated Specialty Pharmacies in 2021	Test Oct Publication - SB	Pharmacy	Nov 17, 2020
National Drug Code requirement on outpatient claims (MAC)	Test Oct Publication - SB	Pharmacy	Nov 17, 2020
Prior authorization updates for specialty pharmacy are available	Test Oct Publication - SB	Pharmacy	Nov 17, 2020
Updated Coverage for Breast Cancer prevention medications	Test Oct Publication - SB	Pharmacy	Nov 17, 2020
FDA approvals and expedited pathways used - New Molecular Entities (NMEs)	Test Oct Publication - SB	Pharmacy	Nov 17, 2020
Pharmacy information available on empireblue.com	Test Oct Publication - SB	Pharmacy	Nov 17, 2020
Keep up with important news from Empire and receive notifications by email (FEATURED/SPOTLIGHT)	Test Oct Publication - SB	Administrative	Nov 17, 2020
New Digital Provider Enrollment tool added to Availity for New York	Test Oct Publication - SB	Administrative	Nov 17, 2020
New Blue HPN® network included in plans available for employee open enrollment Fall 2020	Test Oct Publication - SB	Administrative	Nov 17, 2020
Charges for Personal Protective Equipment by Participating Providers	Test Oct Publication - SB	Administrative	Nov 17, 2020
Electronic member ID cards available on the Availity Portal	Test Oct Publication - SB	Administrative	Nov 17, 2020
Empire Chat: A fast, easy way to have your questions answered	Test Oct Publication - SB	Administrative	Nov 17, 2020
Interactive Care Reviewer adds outpatient medical authorization requests for Empire local, State and City plans	Test Oct Publication - SB	Administrative	Nov 17, 2020
Request referrals for Empire Individual Network Plan through Interactive Care Reviewer	Test Oct Publication - SB	Administrative	Nov 17, 2020
New Medical Claim Attachment Webinars: Register Today	Test Oct Publication - SB	Administrative	Nov 17, 2020
National Accounts 2021 Pre-certification list	Test Oct Publication - SB	Administrative	Nov 17, 2020
CRA Reporting Update: New guidance on telephone-only service CPT codes for Risk Adjustment Program	Test Oct Publication - SB	Administrative	Nov 17, 2020
What Matters Most: Improving the Patient Experience	Test Oct Publication - SB	Administrative	Nov 17, 2020
Issue - Medical Policy Updates (MAC) - bullets	Test Oct Publication - SB	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Nov 17, 2020
Clinical Criteria updates for specialty pharmacy are available (MAC)	Test Oct Publication - SB	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Nov 17, 2020
Transition to AIM Rehabilitative Service Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines	Test Oct Publication - SB	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Nov 17, 2020
REMINDER: Expansion of AIM Musculoskeletal Program Effective November 1, 2020	Test Oct Publication - SB	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Nov 17, 2020
Reimbursement Policy Update: Emergency Department: Leveling of Evaluation and Management Services (Facility) (MAC)	Test Oct Publication - SB	Reimbursement Policies	Nov 17, 2020
Reimbursement policy update: Laboratory and Venipuncture (Professional) (MAC)	Test Oct Publication - SB	Reimbursement Policies	Nov 17, 2020
Federal Employee Program® Expands Specialty Pharmacy Prior Authorization List (MAC)	Test Oct Publication - SB	Federal Employee Plan (FEP)	Nov 17, 2020
Update: Notice of changes to the AIM Musculoskeletal Program prior authorization requirements and setting determinations	Test Oct Publication - SB	Medicare	Nov 17, 2020
SOMOS to manage delegated functions effective October 1, 2020	Test Oct Publication - SB	Medicare	Nov 17, 2020
Prior authorization requirements for E0482	Test Oct Publication - SB	Medicare	Nov 17, 2020
Asthma controller medications	Test Oct Publication - SB	Medicare	Nov 17, 2020
Patient360 enhancement for medical providers	Test Oct Publication - SB	Medicare	Nov 17, 2020
Issue - Coding spotlight: providers guide to coding for behavioral health disorders Behavioral health disorders are classified in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM	Test Oct Publication - SB	Medicare	Nov 17, 2020
Keep up with Medicaid news	Test Oct Publication - SB	Medicare	Nov 17, 2020
Prior authorization requirements for the below codes (December 1, 2020)	Test Oct Publication - SB	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Nov 17, 2020
Prior authorization requirements for the below codes (January 1, 2021)	Test Oct Publication - SB	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Nov 17, 2020
Patient360 enhancement for medical providers	Test Oct Publication - SB	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Nov 17, 2020
Social determinants of health support expanding with GroundGame Health	Test Oct Publication - SB	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Nov 17, 2020
Evaluation and management services correct coding	Test Oct Publication - SB	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Nov 17, 2020
Provider transparency update	Test Oct Publication - SB	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Nov 17, 2020
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates	Test Oct Publication - SB	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Nov 17, 2020
Keep up with Medicare news	Test Oct Publication - SB	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Nov 17, 2020
Prior authorization requirements for the below codes (January 1, 2021) - Clone	Test Oct Publication - SB	Policy Updates	Nov 17, 2020
Issue - Table Test	Test Oct Publication - SB	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Nov 17, 2020
Testing Bullets	N/A	Administrative	Oct 21, 2020
QA-Testing Format	N/A	Pharmacy	Oct 16, 2020
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QA Table Test - 0901.2 (Keep up with Medicare news) (Keep up with Medicare news) (Keep up with Medicare news) (Keep up with Medicare news) (Keep up with Medicare news)	QA Testing Publication Register now to learn about COVID-19 relief for providers – Webinar this Thursday	Medicare	Oct 9, 2020
QA-1-Test (Keep up with Medicare news)	QA Testing Publication Register now to learn about COVID-19 relief for providers – Webinar this Thursday	Medicare	Oct 8, 2020
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QA-1 This is just a test. Adding sample here.	QA Testing Publication Register now to learn about COVID-19 relief for providers – Webinar this Thursday	Administrative	Oct 8, 2020
Top-Testing New Article	QA Testing Publication Register now to learn about COVID-19 relief for providers – Webinar this Thursday	Administrative	Oct 8, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Guidance for telehealth/telephonic care for Behavioral Health services (Updated May 11, 2020) 2 For the latest COVID-19 information, please check Provider News often.	N/A	Policy Updates	May 18, 2020
Anthem to host webinar for network providers on SBA loans and other federal relief programs in response to COVID-19 5 We are committed to helping care providers learn how you can secure resources to support yourselves and your business during the COVID-19 crisis. This Thursday, April 30, 2020, Anthem is hosting a webinar to share information and resources with its network providers regarding opportunities providers have to access loans through the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) and other federal programs in response to the economic impact of COVID-19 on care providers that are also small employers. The federal Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act included an initial $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program that provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small employers. On Monday, April 27, 2020, the SBA resumed accepting applications for PPP loans in response to an additional $320 billion added to the program in recent days. These loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain or restore their payrolls to pre-COVID-19 levels. Register now to learn more about federal financial relief for providers in response to COVID-19 (space is limited). A webinar recording will be available on our Provider News page on Anthem.com. Webinar date and time Thursday, April 30, 2020 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. EDT Select “Learn more” for details and to register now.	N/A	Products & Programs	May 18, 2020
Anthem to host webinar for network providers on SBA loans and other federal relief programs in response to COVID-19 1 We are committed to helping care providers learn how you can secure resources to support yourselves and your business during the COVID-19 crisis. This Thursday, April 30, 2020, Anthem is hosting a webinar to share information and resources with its network providers regarding opportunities providers have to access loans through the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) and other federal programs in response to the economic impact of COVID-19 on care providers that are also small employers. The federal Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act included an initial $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program that provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small employers. On Monday, April 27, 2020, the SBA resumed accepting applications for PPP loans in response to an additional $320 billion added to the program in recent days. These loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain or restore their payrolls to pre-COVID-19 levels. Register now to learn more about federal financial relief for providers in response to COVID-19 (space is limited). A webinar recording will be available on our Provider News page on Anthem.com. Webinar date and time Thursday, April 30, 2020 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. EDT REGISTER NOW to learn more about federal financial relief for providers in response to COVID-19. Select “Learn more” for details and to register now.	N/A	Administrative	May 18, 2020
Should be 2nd article Excerpt link test.	Updated COVID-19 Medicare Information - TEST Disappearing states - CA	Administrative	May 12, 2020
Telehealth Billing	N/A	Administrative	May 4, 2020
Information from [BRAND] for Care Providers about COVID-19 (Updated [Current date])	N/A	Administrative	May 4, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross to host webinar for network providers on SBA loans and other federal relief programs in response to COVID-19 We are committed to helping care providers learn how you can secure resources to support yourselves and your business during the COVID-19 crisis. As previously communicated, Anthem is hosting a webinar today to share information and resources with its network providers regarding opportunities providers have to access loans through the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) and other federal programs in response to the economic impact of COVID-19 on care providers that are also small employers. The federal Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act included an initial $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program that provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small employers. On Monday, April 27, 2020, the SBA resumed accepting applications for PPP loans in response to an additional $320 billion added to the program in recent days. These loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain or restore their payrolls to pre-COVID-19 levels. Register now to learn more about federal financial relief for providers in response to COVID-19 (space is limited). A webinar recording will be available on our Provider News page on Anthem.com. Webinar date and time Thursday, April 30, 2020 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. EDT Select “Learn more” for details and to register now.	N/A	Administrative	Apr 30, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross to host webinar for network providers on SBA loans and other federal relief programs in response to COVID-19 We are committed to helping care providers learn how you can secure resources to support yourselves and your business during the COVID-19 crisis. As previously communicated, Anthem is hosting a webinar today to share information and resources with its network providers regarding opportunities providers have to access loans through the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) and other federal programs in response to the economic impact of COVID-19 on care providers that are also small employers.	N/A	Administrative	Apr 30, 2020
Anthem to host webinar for network providers on SBA loans and other federal relief programs in response to COVID-19. We are committed to helping care providers learn how you can secure resources to support yourselves and your business during the COVID-19 crisis. On Thursday, April 30, 2020, Anthem is hosting a webinar to share information and resources with its network providers regarding opportunities providers have to access loans through the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) and other federal programs in response to the economic impact of COVID-19 on care providers that are also small employers. REGISTER NOW to learn more about federal financial relief for providers in response to COVID-19.	COVID-19 Information	Administrative	Apr 28, 2020
Test If you have questions that you would like to submit in advance, please submit them by April 29 at 5 p.m. EDT.	N/A	Administrative	Apr 28, 2020
Anthem to host webinar for network providers on SBA loans and other federal relief programs in response to COVID-19 We are committed to helping care providers learn how you can secure resources to support yourselves and your business during the COVID-19 crisis. This Thursday, April 30, 2020, Anthem is hosting a webinar to share information and resources with its network providers regarding opportunities providers have to access loans through the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) and other federal programs in response to the economic impact of COVID-19 on care providers that are also small employers. The federal Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act included an initial $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program that provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small employers. On Monday, April 27, 2020, the SBA resumed accepting applications for PPP loans in response to an additional $320 billion added to the program in recent days. These loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain or restore their payrolls to pre-COVID-19 levels. Register now to learn more about federal financial relief for providers in response to COVID-19 (space is limited). A webinar recording will be available on our Provider News page on Anthem.com. Webinar date and time Thursday, April 30, 2020 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. EDT Select “Learn more” for details and to register now.	COVID-19 News from Anthem Blue Cross - April 28, 2020 (California)	Administrative	Apr 28, 2020
4.24 Table Test	N/A	Administrative	Apr 24, 2020
4.24 Bullet Test 2	N/A	Administrative	Apr 24, 2020
4.24 Font Test We recently updated FAQs about coding for telephonic-only visits, and Anthem’s affiliated health plan’s membership.	N/A	Administrative	Apr 24, 2020
Anthem Commercial Risk Adjustment (CRA) Reporting Update: Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) audit happening now	N/A	Products & Programs	Apr 24, 2020
Access requirements for behavioral health care services	N/A	Behavioral Health	Apr 24, 2020
Clinical Criteria and prior authorization updates for specialty pharmacy are available	N/A	Pharmacy	Apr 24, 2020
Pharmacy information available on anthem.com	N/A	Pharmacy	Apr 24, 2020
An update about Anthem’s direct contracting effort for NPs and PAs	N/A	Administrative	Apr 24, 2020
Commercial fee schedule update from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia	N/A	Administrative	Apr 24, 2020
Anthem launches Sydney on September 1; New app offers better digital health care support to members	N/A	Administrative	Apr 24, 2020
PCP after-hours access requirements	N/A	Administrative	Apr 24, 2020
Misrouted protected health information (PHI)	N/A	Administrative	Apr 24, 2020
Register today for Anthem’s fall webinar scheduled for October 10	N/A	Administrative	Apr 24, 2020
Receive important email notifications	N/A	Administrative	Apr 24, 2020
Claim editing update for Excludes1 notes	N/A	Reimbursement Policies	Apr 24, 2020
New Clinical Guideline: Pneumatic Compression Devices, effective December 1, 2019	N/A	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Apr 24, 2020
Clinical practice and preventive health guidelines available on the Web	N/A	Guideline Updates	Apr 24, 2020
Prior authorization changes	N/A	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Apr 24, 2020
Coming soon: Electronic attachments	N/A	Medicare	Apr 24, 2020
Clinical Criteria updates	N/A	Medicare	Apr 24, 2020
Customizations to the 23rd edition of the MCG Care Guidelines	N/A	Medicare	Apr 24, 2020
Changes to PA requirements	N/A	Medicare	Apr 24, 2020
Pharmacy benefit manager change to IngenioRx	N/A	Medicare	Apr 24, 2020
Keep up with Medicare news	N/A	Medicare	Apr 24, 2020
4.24 Bullet Test	N/A	Administrative	Apr 24, 2020
4.24 Excerpt Test We recently updated FAQs about coding for telephonic-only visits, and Anthem’s affiliated health plan’s membership.	N/A	Administrative	Apr 24, 2020
Keep up with Medicare news	April 2020 Anthem Provider News	Medicare	Apr 23, 2020
Anthem Commercial Risk Adjustment (CRA) Reporting Update: Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) audit happening now	April 2020 Anthem Provider News	Products & Programs	Apr 23, 2020
Access requirements for behavioral health care services	April 2020 Anthem Provider News	Behavioral Health	Apr 23, 2020

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