Highmark Physical Medicine Management Program

Physical Medicine Management Program

Highmark has announced they will be conducting educational webinars regarding their new program, "Physical Medicine Management". In light of the newly scheduled events, we have decided to postpone Kevin Henderson and Harry Manley's visit to MBSS.

In the event we receive requests to reschedule the meeting, Kevin and Harry are more than happy to visit MBSS as a follow up event and answer any questions you may have.

If you provide physicial therapy services for Highmark members, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you sign up for one of the webinars listed below.

Physical Medicine Management Program

To help ensure that outpatient physical medicine services (physical therapy, occupational therapy and manipulation services) provided to our members are consistent with nationally recognized clinical guidelines, Highmark has contracted with Healthways WholeHealth Networks, Inc., to administer a registration process for physical medicine services as well as to provide medical necessity review and authorization, where applicable, for these services, effective with dates of service of Sept. 1, 2012, and beyond.

This page will serve as a reference source for providers to learn about the launch and implementation of this program. Check back often as additional information will be added on an ongoing basis.

Learn More About the Physical Medicine Management Program

Communications:

Medical Doctors, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctors of Chiropractic, CRNPs, Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists

Highmark to Introduce Physical Medicine Management Program, Effective September 1, 2012

Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facilities

Highmark to Introduce Physical Medicine Management Program, Effective September 1, 2012, issued June 15, 2012 (Bulletin search keyword: Physical Medicine)

Educational Sessions Planned

Webinars are planned for hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and select providers (providing physical therapy, occupational therapy and manipulations) to learn more about the Highmark Physical Medicine Management Program. The audience for the webinars include: Physicians (Medical Doctors and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine), Doctors of Chiropractic, CRNPs, Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists who participate in the Western Region Managed Care Network and/or PremierBlue Shield. Network participating hospitals and skilled nursing facilities are also encouraged to attend these sessions.

Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Determine the date and time you wish attend and register today!

Webinar Dates and Times: