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Fast Facts Newsletter - September 2026
HealthPartners·Effective Nov 1, 2026
HealthPartners has released a September 2026 Fast Facts newsletter containing multiple policy updates effective 11/01/2026, including new prior authorization requirements for reduction mammaplasty and significant revisions to Cohere Health coverage policies across musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and spinal procedures for Commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage plans. Additionally, a reimbursement policy for Observation Level of Care is being updated with new diagnosis codes. Billing teams must review and implement these changes before the November 1st effective date.