Medicare AdvantageAdministrativeLow impact
[Virginia] Medication adherence: a silent epidemic
Anthem BCBS·VA·Provider Bulletin
We identified it
May 4, 2026
Summary
This is an informational provider bulletin from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (Virginia) regarding medication adherence best practices for Medicare Advantage patients. It outlines evidence-based strategies to improve medication adherence (such as 90-day supplies, home delivery programs, and patient outreach) and calls on providers to implement these practices at the point of care. No billing code changes, prior authorization requirements, or coverage policy changes are specified.
Action Required
No immediate billing or administrative action is required. This is educational guidance. Providers may consider implementing the recommended clinical strategies (medication adherence conversations, 90-day prescriptions, ePrescribing to CarelonRx home delivery, patient follow-up for late refills) to support quality outcomes, but these are not mandated billing changes. Billing teams should be aware that providers may begin prescribing 90-day supplies and using home delivery programs more frequently, but this does not affect claim submission or coding.