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Support Care Coordination after Hospital Discharges
BCBS Texas·TX · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice·General
Effective date
Sep 19, 2025
We identified it
Jan 12, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas issued new guidance on care coordination after hospital discharges, emphasizing timely sharing of discharge summaries between hospitals and primary care providers within 48 hours. The policy provides best practices for both hospital teams and PCPs to improve patient outcomes and reduce readmissions.
Action Required
No immediate billing changes required. This is informational guidance on care coordination best practices. Providers should review the recommendations for obtaining discharge summaries within 48 hours and scheduling timely follow-up visits, but no billing system updates or coding changes are needed.