HCA and Apple Health Provider Directory Update
What is happening
New interoperability requirements require HCA to implement and maintain a secure, standards-based Application Programming Interface (API). HCA will make the new Provider Directory tool for Apple Health (Medicaid) clients available on December 10, 2021 through this API.
Who does this impact?
This impacts providers who are contracted with HCA, and Apple Health clients. Apple Health clients will have access to provider information as it’s displayed in the ProviderOne provider file. If provider information is not up-to-date, this will cause confusion and will increase client inquiries to provider offices.
I am an Apple Health provider. What do I need to do?
To prepare for this launch, HCA is requesting all contracted providers to update their ProviderOne provider file. Data from the ProviderOne provider file will be pulled and made available on the API.
This rule requires certain provider information such as:
- Name
- Address
- Phone numbers
- Email addresses
- Specialties and sub-specialties (taxonomies)
- Taking new patients (yes or no)
How do I update my information?
To update provider information you will need to take the following steps:
- Find the user manual pertinent to your practice and update your practice information.
- If you have more than one location enrolled under an NPI, please refer to Step 14 for each of your locations and add the providers practicing at those locations.
- Update whether your location is accepting new clients. Please find the fact sheet for instructions.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding these changes or your ProviderOne provider file, please contact HCA through one of the following channels.
