News
Cardiology Solution Program
Date: 10/17/24
Nebraska Total Care has partnered with Evolent (formerly New Century Health) to implement a new prior authorization program. Evolent is a comprehensive cardiology quality management company. The Cardiology Solution Program is intended to help providers easily and effectively deliver quality patient care.
Effective December 1, 2024, invasive cardiovascular procedures and services will require prior authorization through Evolent rendered in a physician’s office, outpatient hospital, ambulatory, or inpatient setting (planned professional services only) will require prior authorization through Evolent.
Ambetter from Nebraska Total Care and Wellcare authorizations issued before December 1, 2024, will be effective until the authorization end date. This prior authorization management program will apply to your Ambetter from Nebraska Total Care (Exchange), and Wellcare (Medicare) members 18 years of age and older.
The Evolent program will apply to all specialties for the following invasive cardiovascular services only:
Cardiac Catheterization and Intervention
Electrophysiology
Vascular Radiology and Intervention
Cardiac Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Prior authorization requests for invasive cardiovascular services can be submitted to Evolent:
- Online my.newcenturyhealth.com.
- Via telephone at 1.888.999.7713, cardiology (option 1). Staff is available Monday-Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST.
Evolent uses clinical criteria based on nationally recognized guidelines to promote evidence-based practices. When using Evolent’s CarePro provider portal, you will be able to:
- Obtain real-time approvals when selecting evidence-based treatment care pathways.
- Determine the clinical documentation required for medical necessity review.
- View all submitted requests.
- Request to speak with clinicians to discuss treatment options.
Ambetter from Nebraska Total Care and Wellcare are proud to
be your healthcare partner. If you frequently request cardiovascular services and are new to this process, Evolent representatives will contact you soon to schedule an introductory meeting and in-service training.
If you have questions about the Evolent Cardiology Solution Program, please email providertraining@evolent.com or call 1.888.999.7713, (option 6).