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Major maternity billing changes coming in 2027

September 10, 2026
Beginning January 1, 2027, the health care industry will implement a significant maternity coding update.
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2027 Alaska product launch slide deck now available

October 8, 2026
Sign into the secure producer portal to access the slide deck from our annual product launch.

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Massage therapy utilization review ends January 1, 2027

October 8, 2026
EviCore Healthcare will no longer perform utilization review for massage therapy services beginning January 1, 2027.

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New study links AI coding tools to higher hospital costs

October 8, 2026
New research from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association examines how hospital use of artificial intelligence coding tools may be contributing to higher healthcare costs.

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New IDR fee billing process for self-funded groups begins in 2026

October 8, 2026
Starting in 2026, Premera will begin passing through certain Independent Dispute Resolution fees to self-funded employer groups for disputes managed by other Blue Cross Blue Shield plans.

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Gag Clause Compliance Attestation due by December 31

October 8, 2026
The next Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation is due to the Department of Health and Human Services by December 31, 2026.

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Large group health plan guide available now

October 8, 2026
The 2027 large group health plan guide is available now on the producer learning center.

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