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[Virginia] 2026 Clinical Practice Guidelines now available
Anthem BCBS·VA · Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Family Medicine +5 more·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jun 16, 2026
We identified it
Jun 17, 2026
Summary
Virginia Medicaid has released updated 2026 Clinical Practice Guidelines with new evidence-based guidelines for ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Hearing Loss, Stroke Prevention, and Mental Health Conditions During Pregnancy/Postpartum. One depression guideline was removed, but multiple other depression documents remain available.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers should review the new 2026 Clinical Practice Guidelines available at https://anthem.com/va/provider > Resources > Provider Manuals and Guides, particularly the new guidelines for ADHD diagnosis/treatment, borderline personality disorder, hearing loss, stroke prevention, and perinatal mental health screening. Update clinical protocols and documentation practices to align with these evidence-based guidelines for improved care quality and potential coverage decisions.