Guidelines for Imaging in Low Back Pain Blue Cross and Blue Shield have made policy changes in reference to imaging for lower back pain as highlighted below. Note for chiropractic claims there is indication of no routine films in absence of trauma. I would also note red flag symptoms and Read more…
ASH Blue Shield of CA Update Blue Shield of CA will begin to utilize ASH for a “significant” number of their PPO plans January 1, 2020. But the use of “significant number” is not clear as to what plans they are indicating is it more than 50% less than etc. Read more…
Blue Shield of California has sent a notice for affiliation with ASH January 2020 for some select PPO plans and are encouraging joining ASH It is not all BS plans but specific PPO plans only. Note several plans currently do this but ASH is just the gatekeeper for medical necessity Read more…