Jul. 27, 2010-National Imaging Associates, Inc. (NIA) – Effective 08/02/2010
Jul. 14, 2010-Joint Communication with GA OB GYN Association
Jul. 12, 2010-Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine for Males
Jul. 1, 2010-IMPORTANT – NIA Program Delay
Jun. 16, 2010-Important Pharmacy Bulletin – Intuniv [clarification]
May. 26, 2010-Over-the-Counter Medicine Recall
Dear Provider:
As you know, Peach State Health Plan (Peach State) has partnered with National Imaging Associates, Inc. (NIA) to implement a radiology benefit management program. The high-tech radiology management program is on schedule to begin on August 2, 2010 for the following non-emergent outpatient radiology procedures:
• CT / CTA
• MRI / MRA
• PET Scan
Effective August 2, 2010, providers should contact NIA to obtain authorization for the services referenced above.
Our Utilization Management (UM) Department is available to assist with authorization requests and UM related questions.
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has granted Peach State Accreditation Status.