CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Clinical Practice Guideline Updates
EmblemHealth·Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Cardiology +2 more·Provider News
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
EmblemHealth and ConnectiCare updated their Clinical Practice Guidelines, adding new guidelines for COPD and osteoporosis management, updating coronary artery disease guidelines, and removing older osteoporosis and tobacco cessation guidelines. These changes may affect coverage determinations and documentation requirements for related conditions.
Action Required
Immediately: Review updated Clinical Practice Guidelines for EmblemHealth and ConnectiCare members with COPD, osteoporosis, and coronary artery disease. Update treatment protocols and documentation to align with new 2023 COPD guidelines, updated bone health guidelines, and revised coronary artery disease management. Remove references to outdated osteoporosis pharmacological management and tobacco cessation guidelines from clinical workflows.