| Programs & Plan Information |
Description |
| Option Plan Overview |
Highlights of the Preferred Care Option plan, in English and Spanish. |
| Care Management Programs |
Preferred Care offers the OptionPlussm program for Option plan members, as well as Care Management programs in the areas of: acute care, healthy heart (CHF), respiratory care (asthma/COPD), diabetes care, kidney care (CKD/ESRD), cancer care, and behavioral health.
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HealthyYou sm Programs
HealthyYou sm Locations |
Free classes
and programs to help Preferred Care Option health plan members get and stay healthy. |
| Transportation Assistance |
For Preferred Care Option members who live in Monroe County. |
| NEW! Medicaid Drug Prior Authorization |
Description |
| Prescriber Letter |
From the New York State Department of Health (dated 5/23/06).
The purpose of this notice is to introduce prescribers to the New York State Medicaid Preferred Drug Program (PDP). |
| New York State Medicaid Preferred Drug Program Prior Authorization |
Program information, instructions for prescribers, and a Prescriber Prior Authorization Request Fax Form.
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New York State Medicaid Preferred
Drug List |
Effective 6/28/06. |
| Online Services for Providers |
Description |
| easyLink for Providers |
Preferred Care easyLinksm for providers is a convenient online benefits inquiry tool for registered doctors and office staff. |
| Online Health Information |
Description |
| Calendar of Events |
Health fairs and other wellness activities in the Greater Rochester, NY area are posted on the Preferred Care Calendar of Events. |
| Health Encyclopedia (powered by the Healthwise® Knowledgebase) |
5,000+ health topics, medical procedures and medications - plus interactive tools, "action sets" and "decision points" - to help Preferred Care members make informed decisions about their health. |
KidsHealth® Interactive Zone |
Games, animations, and printer-friendly health information – all geared toward helping kids and teens learn about their bodies, feelings, and growing up! Content is provided by the Nemours Foundation of Children's Media. |
| Online Health Center for Parents |
NEW! Thousands of articles (many available in Spanish), interactive tools, a special pregnancy & newborns center and much more to empower parents! Content is provided by the Nemours Foundation of Children's Media. |
2007 Calendar/Newsletter for
Option members (pdf) |
Health tips and Option program information, presented in a handy calendar format. |
| Intiatives |
Description |
| Lead Poisoning Prevention |
Information about Preferred Care's work with providers to continue to improve our excellent lead poisoning testing rates; and links to lead poisoning prevention information. |
Patient Safety Programs & Resources
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Highlights of
local and national initiatives in which Preferred Care participates to reduce medical errors and increase patient safety; with links to online resources that doctors can share with patients. |
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