Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Welcome to the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Health Plan page. The documents below have been designed to help RadMD users navigate the prior authorization process for each program Evolent (formerly National Imaging Associates, Inc.) is responsible for. Additional process-specific training tools and modules can be found via links on the Resources tab at the top of the screen.
If you have any questions about our programs, please contact your dedicated Evolent Provider Relations Manager, Seth Cohen.
MEDICARE plans: Effective 8/5/2024, peer-to-peer discussions must be performed before a final determination has been made on the request. Medicare re-opens are only allowed if the request complies with the CMS definition of a re-open. Providers will continue to have the option to submit an appeal utilizing the health plan’s process.
For dates of service beginning June 24, 2019, the following cardiac procedures will require prior authorization for our commercial members: Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT), Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), Pacemaker Insertion, Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE), Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), Stress Echocardiography, Heart Catheterization. (These procedures began requiring prior authorization for our Medicare Advantage members on Jan. 1, 2019).
Massachusetts Imaging Prior Authorization Form
Advanced Imaging, Cardiac and Sleep Programs
- Cardiac Frequently Asked Questions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Peer-to-Peer Process
- Provider Education Presentation
- Quick Reference Guide
- Sleep Assessment Record Checklist
- Utilization Review Matrix- Commercial
- Utilization Review Matrix - Medicare
For access to our Advanced Imaging tip sheets/checklists, click here.
For access to our Cardiac tip sheets/checklists, click here.
For access to our Sleep Solutions checklists, click here.
Musculoskeletal and Interventional Pain Management Programs
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Provider Education Presentation
- Quick Reference Guide
- Utilization Review Matrix (IPM)
- Utilization Review Matrix (MSK - Hip, Knee and Shoulder)
- Utilization Review Matrix (MSK - Spine Surgery)
For access to our Musculoskeletal tip sheets/checklists, click here.
For access to our Interventional Pain Management tip sheets/checklists, click here.
Conservative Treatment Forms
For access to our conservative treatment forms, click here.
Clinical Guidelines
- Clinical Guidelines
- Refer to the Utilization Review Matrix document to view specific codes managed by Evolent.