Fast Facts newsletters

The HealthPartners Fast Facts newsletter is published bi-monthly to keep participating providers up to date on topics concerning provider network operations. Many topics are covered in each newsletter, including updates on mandates, credentialing, medical coverage policies, patient health education programs and health plan initiatives.

Each edition features a curated list of highlights, along with helpful news and information.

2026 editions

October special edition (PDF)
- Medical policy updates
- Reimbursement policies
- Important information for Medicaid providers
- Reminder: Rendering provider submission requirement
September (PDF)
- Medical policy updates
- Enrollment/credentialing – EIDBI providers
- SUD billing requirements
- Important information for Medicaid providers
August health equity edition (PDF)
- Health equity resources for vaccination, healthy pregnancy, effective communication
- Interpreter services, language data membership
- 2026 Annual Symposium
August special edition (PDF)
- Chiro provider network transition
- Medical and pharmacy policy updates
- Avoid claims processing delays
  - Network SUD billing requirements
  - Verify DHS registration
July (PDF)
- Enhanced visibility for claim adjustment and appeal decisions
- PointClickCare ADT network
- Rendering provider submission requirement
- Medicare Bridge program – July 1
June special edition (PDF)
- Medical policy updates
- Reimbursement policies
- Provider survey
May (PDF)
- Medical and pharmacy policy updates
- Electronic visit verification (EVV)
- Survey for prenatal providers
April special edition (PDF)
- Medical policy updates
- Reimbursement policies
- Authorizations for MSHO and MSC+ populations
March (PDF)
- Enhancements to the prior auth requirements application
- Medical policy updates
- Free vaccine education modules through NDSU
February special edition (PDF)
- Drug formulary and pharmacy policy updates
- Medical policy updates
January (PDF)
- Restricted recipient program – new online form
- Pharmacy benefit changes
- MDH immunization resources survey

2025 editions

December special edition (PDF)
- Upcoming change to refund recovery process
- Medical policy updates
November (PDF)
- Robin rebrand 2026
- HealthPartners launches new plan offerings
- New CIGNA LocalPlus
- Medical, formulary and pharmacy updates
October special edition (PDF)
- Drug formulary updates for January 1, 2026
September (PDF)
- Access even more benefit information with our guest eligibility tool
- Required multi-factor authentication – coming soon
- Falls Prevention Awareness Week – September 22-26
August special edition (PDF)
- Drug formulary and pharmacy policy updates
- Medical policy updates
July special edition (PDF)
- Health equity resources for vaccination, effective communication, RideCare and interpreter services
July (PDF)
- Set up multifactor authentication
- Medical and pharmacy policy updates
- New technology committee updates
June special edition (PDF)
- Medical policy updates, Cohere Health
- Drug formulary and pharmacy policy updates
May (PDF)
- Multi-factor authentication now available
April special edition (PDF)
- Medical and pharmacy policy updates
March (PDF)
- New offshore attestation policy and form
- Practitioner cultural responsiveness survey coming soon
February special edition (PDF)
- Medical and pharmacy policy updates
- Drug formulary updates
January (PDF)
- Refreshed provider portal experience
- Check member coverage without signing in
- Rendering provider submission requirement