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Help Your Cardiac Patients Avoid the Emergency Room
EmblemHealth·NY · Cardiology·Provider News
Effective date
Feb 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
EmblemHealth launched a Rapid Cardiac Response Pilot Program allowing in-network cardiologists to make immediate referral appointments with Catholic Health St. Francis Heart Center across Long Island. The program requires no preauthorization and includes automatic sharing of visit details with referring providers.
Action Required
Immediately: Cardiology providers should note the new referral option for EmblemHealth members needing urgent cardiac care. Use phone number 631-396-8650 (8am-6pm Mon-Thu, 8am-5pm Fri) for immediate appointments at Catholic Health St. Francis Heart Center. No preauthorization needed and visit details will be automatically shared back to your practice.