August 1, 2009

Effective July 20th, additional drug classes will be included in the North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance's prior authorization program.  Brand name Muscle Relaxants and Nasal Corticosteroids will require prior authorization.  A quantity limit prior authorization will be placed on the Serotinin 5-HT 1 Recptor Agonists (Triptans).

To assist providers and practices with the expansion of the prior authorization program, 4C can provide the following:

• Criteria for each of the accepted policy changes    (Muscle Relaxants, Nasal Steroids, and Triptans).
• A list of patients who may be affected by policy changes.
• MD Easy Forms to facilitate your practice in providing prescriptions.

August 20, 2009

The Stroke/Hypertention Project plans to celebrate the accomplishment of the participants with an Hypertention Forum. For more information click the link below.

 

 

 

 

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MEDICAL HOME

The 4C team works in collaboration with primary care providers (PCP) to encourage enrollees to call their doctor first for treatment of non emergent illnesses and other conditions.  The PCP offers the best care for the patient and family because they know the patient’s clinical history.  When the patient is sick, the medical provider can determine if treatment at home, in the office or in the emergency department is required.  Many medical practices have a 24 hour nurse triage line available to answer questions and concerns after hours.  

The goal of the medical home and emergency department initiative is to increase awareness of the medical home concept for adults and children and decrease the inappropriate use of the emergency department resources through education, outreach and follow-up.

 

For more information about the Medical Home Concept, please visit the sites below or call 4C!

 

	Division of Medical Assistance (DMA)
	Cumberland County Department of Social Services
	NC Healthy Start Foundation
	Medical Home vs. Emergency Room
	Choosing a Quality Medical Home