Important Notice

IMPORTANT NOTICE

TO: All UPHP Providers

DATE: May 1, 2009

RE: HIN1 Influenza A

Due to CDC and ADHS concerns regarding HIN1 Influenza A (also referred to as Swine Flu), University Physicians Health Plan’s will immediately implement the following:

1. Physician offices may conduct rapid influenza diagnostic testing on members presenting with flu symptoms. UPHP will reimburse for these test without prior authorization.

2. UPHP will immediately remove any prior authorization requirements for Tamiflu and Relenza for the next 30 days, but may apply quantity limits for the standard length of therapy. AHCCCS recommends prioritizing the antiviral treatment for the severely ill.

To minimize the potential to spread of the virus, Provider Relations Representatives will not be visiting multiple provider offices or health care facilities and will be working in the office. However, we are available to you via telephone, email or fax. Please contact your Provider Relations Representative if you have any questions or concerns.

Marta Rosengren, Supervisor [email protected] 520-874-5532, Tucson Office 602-344-8333, Phoenix Office

Staci Garcia, Tucson Office Linda Huebner, Tucson Office [email protected] [email protected] 520-874-5524 520-874-5079

Connie Leonardo, Phoenix Office Patricia Llamas, Tucson Office [email protected] [email protected] 602-344-8387 520-874-5530

Edna Sandoval, Tucson Office Sean Seeger, Phoenix Office [email protected] [email protected] 520-874-5543 602-344-8385

Deb Singpradith, Phoenix Office Gail Vanko, Phoenix Office [email protected] [email protected] 602-344-8391 602-344-8392

Phoenix Office: 602-344-8348 Phoenix Fax: 602-344-8358 Tucson Office: 520-874-5523 Tucson Fax: 520-874-7144