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Health Literacy Month: Understanding and Using Health Information

9/22/2025 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Health Insurance Basics

October is Health Literacy Month. It’s a great time to learn how to understand and use health information. Being health literate means you can find, understand, and use information to make good decisions about your health. It can help you: • Read medication labels • Pick a health plan • Ask your doctor questions

Hispanic Heritage Month: A Commitment to Advancing Health

9/15/2025 • Posted by Dr. Denise Nuñez, Niño de la Caridad Foundation Founder and CEO • in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Health-Related Social Needs, In The Community

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time of reflection, celebration, and unity. For me, it is deeply personal, a reminder of the strength, resilience, and cultural pride that defines our community. It is also a call to action to honor our heritage not only with words, but through efforts that uplift the health and well-being of Hispanic families across New York and beyond.

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

9/8/2025 • Posted by Sharon T. McLaughlin, MD • in Health and Wellness, Women's Health

What is ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the ovary. It can spread throughout the body. It is the deadliest of gynecologic cancers. There are different types of ovarian cancer. The most common type of ovarian cancer is abnormal growth of the cells on the surface of the ovary. It is called epithelial ovarian cancer.

Healthy Habits Can Help Prevent Childhood Obesity

9/5/2025 • Posted by Dr. Nicole Belanger-Reynolds, Internal Medicine

September is National Childhood Obesity Month. it's a time to address obesity rates among children in the U.S. Those rates have doubled since 1980 and have tripled for teens. About 19.7% of children ages 2 to 19 are considered obese.

Prostate Cancer Awareness and Prevention

9/5/2025 • Posted by Dr. Alan J. Wieder, Internal Medicine • in Health and Wellness, Men's Health

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, but it is often successfully treated when found early.

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Problem Oriented E&M Billing

4/6/2026 • Posted by Provider Relations

Fidelis Care would like to remind providers that it is appropriate to bill a problem oriented E&M on the same day as a surgical or preventive service when the issue is separate and significant.

New! Quality Policy for Providers

4/6/2026 • Posted by Provider Relations

Fidelis Care is pleased to announce a new addition to the Provider Manual—the Quality Policy.

Fidelis Care Pharmacy Benefits and Authorizations

4/6/2026 • Posted by Provider Relations

Fidelis Care’s Pharmacy Services would like to provide clarification on how medications are covered under member’s medical and pharmacy benefits.

Important Update: Essential Plan 200-250 Coverage Ends on June 30, 2026

4/3/2026 • Posted by Provider Relations

NY State of Health has notified health plans and members of Essential Plan 200-250 (also known as Essential Plan 5) that plan coverage will end. The last day of coverage is June 30, 2026.

Authorization Determination Letters on the Provider Portal

4/3/2026 • Posted by Provider Relations

You asked and we listened! Fidelis Care is pleased to announce that Authorization Determination letters on Fidelis Care’s Provider Portal, will now indicate if the letter is an Initial Adverse Determination (IAD) or a Final Adverse Determination Letter (FAD).

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