TRICARE Provider News is a new publication for TRICARE providers, published quarterly as a newsletter and monthly as smaller bulletins. You'll find articles related to all things TRICARE: benefits and program information, troubleshooting tips, and health-related news. Read Provider News and discover what is happening across the TRICARE West Region and in your patient community. The following articles are included in the current Provider News monthly bulletin.

• New TRICARE Reserve Select Health Plan Launched...More
  Benefits Extended for Reservists and their Families.
• From the Desk of the CMOMore
  
• Who Is Eligible for TRICARE Reserve Select?More
  Reserve Component members who meet certain qualifications may be eligible for TRICARE Reserve Select.
• Do You Have Patients with Special Health Care Needs?More
  Access the Exceptional Parent magazine (EP) which offers FREE online seminars for CME/CEU accreditation throughout the year.
• HIPAA National Provider Identifier Simplifies CommunicationMore
  Provider's unique identifying number will make coordinating benefits faster and easier.
• Limited TRICARE Benefits Available to NATO MembersMore
  
• Claims Are Paid Faster with EDIMore
  
• Tips for Avoiding Denied ClaimsMore
  
• Avoid Common Claims Filing MistakesMore
  
• Use Proper Form in Submitting Referrals, AuthorizationsMore
  
• DoD Generics PolicyMore
  
• Healthy Choices for LifeMore
  
• CMAC Payments Now Based on ‘Site of Services’More
  

The first issues of TRICARE Provider News were published under the title of Network News. The decision was made by TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) to change the title and avoid confusion among the non-network providers who receive this publication.