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23-391m Find Out What Has Changed With the New IHA
Health Net·CA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +1 more·Provider News
Effective date
Jan 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Health Net California has renamed 'initial health assessments' to 'initial health appointments' (IHAs) effective January 1, 2023. The new IHA process no longer requires Individual Health Education Behavioral Assessment (IHEBA) or Staying Healthy Assessment (SHA) components, simplifying the appointment requirements for new patients.
Action Required
Immediately: Update documentation templates and encounter forms to reflect new 'initial health appointment' terminology instead of 'initial health assessment'. Remove IHEBA and SHA requirements from new patient workflows. Access the updated IHA tip sheet in Health Net's Provider Library Education section for current requirements and service codes. Ensure all primary care providers understand the streamlined IHA process for Health Net members.