Absolute Total Care Blog

Effective October 1, 2011, Absolute Total Care (ATC) will no longer be servicing members in Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union counties. Members will not lose their Medicaid benefits. Members’ benefits will not be interrupted.

ATC members affected by this change will receive letters via mail notifying them to choose another health plan available in their county. These members should call South Carolina Healthy Connections Choices (SCHCC) at 1.877.552.4642. ATC members are encouraged to have the names of their doctors and Medicaid ID number when they call. The choice period is from August 19 to September 20, 2011. Members who do not choose a new health plan will be assigned to another health plan effective October 1, 2011.

Additionally, Absolute Total Care members in Greenville, Laurens and Pickens counties will receive letters via mail notifying them of their option to select another health plan. Members can call SCHCC at 1.877.552.4642 to make this change. The choice period is from August 19 to December 20, 2011. If no selection is made, the member will remain an Absolute Total Care member. Absolute Total Care is committed to serving its members and appreciates the opportunity to serve them. We understand that both members and providers may have questions about this change. Please call Absolute Total Care at 1.866.433.6041 (TTY/TTD 1.866.912.3609) or SCHCC at 1.877.552.4642 for assistance.

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Columbia, S.C., February 10, 2011 – Absolute Total Care today announced the addition of Peter P. Bachini as vice president of network development and contracting. Bachini will be responsible for hospital and provider relationship management, network strategy and contract negotiations. He will report to Aaron Brace, president and chief executive officer.

“We are very proud to have Peter join our team, especially as we position Absolute Total Care for long-term growth. He has extensive experience in healthcare network development, including credentialing, contracting and provider relations. These particular areas are essential to having a strong provider network that allows our members access to quality care,” said Brace.

Bachini has more than 24 years of experience in the healthcare and health insurance industries. Most recently, he served as senior vice president of health plan services for Parkview Health System in Fort Wayne, Ind. before joining Absolute Total Care. Other previous experiences in healthcare include senior executive positions with four of the largest national payors – AETNA, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, United Healthcare and CIGNA.

Bachini earned a bachelor’s degree in physiology from State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY). He is a member of several professional healthcare associations, including the National Association of Health Underwriters, the American College of Healthcare Executives, the Academy for Healthcare Management and the Healthcare Financial Management Association.

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Columbia, S.C., February 10, 2011 – Absolute Total Care today announced the addition of Stephen Moore as director of finance. Moore will provide leadership and oversight for all aspects of finance. He will report to Aaron Brace, president and chief executive officer.

 “Stephen brings exceptional knowledge and expertise to our company. His experience working for our parent company, Centene Corporation, as well his experience in the Medicaid market, will be instrumental in helping us grow stronger as a subsidiary,” said Brace.

Prior to joining Absolute Total Care, Moore served as health plan controller at Centene, with financial management responsibilities for Centene’s Wisconsin subsidiary and reinsurance program.  He joined the company in 2004 and since that time has achieved increasing roles of responsibility throughout his career. 

Moore is a graduate of Auburn University. He earned a bachelor of science degree in finance.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2011 – 2:00PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME  

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/541179770 

During the webinar, the following topics will be covered:  

• Viewing News & Alerts
• Working with New Payments
• Using the New Posting & Denial Reports
• How to Use Account & Payer Management
• Search for Remits using Document Archive Search
• User Administration
• Mailbox Management
• Questions & Answers

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 – 10:00AM EASTERN STANDARD TIME 
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/766959187

During the webinar, the following topics will be covered:  

• Define the PaySpan Health Mailbox
• Discuss Access Points
• Demonstrate Setup of Mailbox
• Routing Files to Data Exchange Partner
• Questions & Answers

To speak with one of our Provider Services Specialists, please call 1-877-331-7154. The Provider Services Team is available Monday through Friday, from 7am to 9pm Eastern Time.

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PaySpan Health Training Webinar Schedule – SIGN UP TODAY!!!

Sign up for a FREE PaySpan Health Training Webinar today!

During the webinar, the following topics will be covered:

·        Viewing News & Alerts

·        Working with New Payments

·        Using the New Posting & Denial Reports

·        How to Use Account & Payer Management

·        Search for Remits using Document Archive      Search

·        User Administration

·        Mailbox Management

·        Questions & Answers

Please click one of the links below to register for the meeting of your choice.

Space is limited!

***PLEASE NOTE ALL WEBINAR TIMES ARE EASTERN TIME***

Wednesday, January 12, 2011 – 10:00AM EASTERN STANDARD TIME 

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/998738035

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 – 2:00PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/621430187

Click here or copy and paste this link into your browser window to view a list of all PaySpan Health Payers:

http://www.payformance.com/for-providers/participating-health-plans/

To speak with one of our Provider Services Specialists, please call 1-877-331-7154. The Provider Services Team is available Monday through Friday, from 7am to 9pm Eastern Time.

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