Medical Inpatient and Outpatient Authorizations Now Available and More
This week, we are sharing the following provider updates:
- Medical inpatient and outpatient authorizations now available in Availity Essentials™ effective September 21, 2026
- Behavioral health provider contracting: Regulatory updates and reminders 2026
- Quest Diagnostics Richmond Rapid Response Laboratory — expanding local, in-network toxicology services.
- Global maternity billing updates — effective January 1, 2027
- Tobacco cessation referrals
- Authorization and medical policy updates
- Upcoming educational opportunities
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Provider Updates: Medical Inpatient and Outpatient Authorizations Now Available and More
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