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At Fidelis Care, provider feedback is essential to how we improve our programs, processes, and overall experience working with our network. To support more frequent and meaningful collaboration, we’re excited to introduce the Provider Advisory Community—a new online forum designed specifically for providers.
What Is the Provider Advisory Community?
The Provider Advisory Community is a private, online space where participating providers can share insights and perspectives on topics such as:
Administrative and clinical challenges
Digital tools and resources
Opportunities for improvement
The overall experience working with Fidelis Care
Participants will also get an early look at upcoming initiatives and updates, allowing Fidelis Care
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To help vulnerable individuals who struggle with extreme heat, NY State of Health is again offering free air conditioners through its Essential Plan Cooling Program.
The program runs from April 15, 2026, to August 31, 2026, or until supplies run out.
During the summer, patients living in excessive heat have a higher risk of death and hospitalization from chronic conditions. By having A/C units installed in their homes, the program can improve health outcomes and prevent emergency visits and hospitalizations.
Please notify your patients currently enrolled in the Essential Plan that they may be eligible if they have one of these health conditions:
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Fidelis Care will host three Provider Office Hours in May 2026. During the webinar, Fidelis Care staff will be available to share information, provide an overview of provider resources, and answer your questions.
Provider Office Hours – May 2026
Topic: Fidelis Care – Back to Basics
When: Thursday, May 14th – 9AM – 10AM EST
Click here to register*
Topic: Fidelis Care and Wellcare Quality Programs
When: Wednesday, May 20th – 10AM – 11AM EST
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2026/4/6
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Fidelis Care is pleased to announce a new addition to the Provider Manual—the Quality Policy. The policy seeks to set forth the core quality requirements for any provider contracted with Fidelis Care. Those requirements include 1) a minimum Medicare Stars rating of 2.5 or higher, 2) ensuring that at least 50% of the Medicaid HEDIS measures perform at the 75th percentile or higher, 3) 100% medical record submissions for HEDIS & Risk Adjustment purposes, and 4) adherence to digital methods of records submission, or allowing remote access when otherwise not covered. Failure to meet those core requirements will lead to
With all the increases in technology, it’s easy to forget that healthcare starts with the people who show up every day wanting to make a difference. At Fidelis Care, we are proud to work with caring and conscientious doctors across New York State.
Whether they are seeing patients in their office or administering care in a hospital or emergency room, doctors are the lifeblood of our healthcare system.
March 30 is National Doctors Day. On this annual observance, Fidelis Care shares our gratitude to the doctors and healthcare professionals who support the health and wellness of the members and local communities
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