Provider Newsletter ABOUT YOUR HEALTH is published as a service for members of the EL PASO HEALTH Provider network. EL PASO HEALTH Executive Offices are located at 1145 Westmoreland Drive, El Paso, TX 79925, 915-532-3778 or 1-877-532-3778, elpasohealth.com. Information in ABOUT YOUR HEALTH comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content in this newsletter, call 1-877-532-3778. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. Member Services 1-877-532-3778 EPHP7092305-EPH-PR-SUMMER 2023 Provider Newsletter 2023 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. FDA withdraws approval of Makena products On April 6, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a final decision to withdraw approval of Makena (hydroxyprogesterone caproate) products. Makena products had been approved for use with reducing the risk of preterm birth in women with a singleton pregnancy who have a history of spontaneous preterm delivery. According to FDA, the “drug is not effective, and the benefits of taking it do not outweigh the risks.” Effective April 7, 2023, Makena products and their clinical prior authorization are no longer available. Mental health: Equally as important as physical health El Paso Health cares about the mental health of our members. We offer: ■A behavioral health crisis line. ■Maternal depression screenings. ■Case management to coordinate care. Please call us at 915-532-3778 or toll-free at 1-877-532-3778 for more information. Together, we can support positive mental health. stay informed How do you submit your claims to El Paso Health? El Paso Health accepts electronic claims from Availity and TriZetto Provider Solutions. Payer ID numbers: ■El Paso Health STAR EPF02 ■El Paso Health CHIP EPF03 ■Preferred Administrators UMC EPF10 ■Preferred Administrators EPCH EPF11 ■HealthCARE Options EPF37 El Paso Health also offers a provider portal that allows you to submit claims—primary or secondary professional and institutional claims—at no cost. Filing your claims through the portal can be simple. El Paso Health uses Availity to securely file your claims and receive a notice of submission. Using the claim portal allows you to save money on claim forms, postage and printing. Contact our Provider Relations Department at 915-532-3778, ext. 1514, if you need assistance obtaining access to our provider portal. In loving memory of Dr. David F. Jimenez Our borderland has lost one of its greatest champions of pediatric care with the sudden passing of Dr. David F. Jimenez. He brought innovation and an advanced level of expertise that has changed the lives and futures of many children. Before he arrived in our city, El Paso families had to travel hundreds of miles to get their child the advanced level of care that, in many cases, was required to live. Dr. Jimenez will forever be missed by the patients he served and everyone who knew him at UMC, EPCH and our Foundations, as well as all who knew him or witnessed his kindness and brilliance as a surgeon. A lasting legacy Visit elpasochildrensfoundation.org/dr-david-f -jimenez-memorial-fund if you’d like to contribute.
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