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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +2 more·Physician
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

BCBSRI issued guidance on the HEDIS Follow-Up After Emergency Department Visit for Substance Use (FUA) quality measure during National Alcohol Awareness Month. This is educational content to help providers understand quality reporting requirements for substance use follow-up care.

Action Required

Action needed
No immediate action required. Billing team should be aware that proper documentation of follow-up care after ED visits for substance use may impact HEDIS quality scores. Contact QualityHEDIS@bcbsri.org with questions about quality measure requirements.

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