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This page will serve as your quick, go-to resource hub for updates and information related to the interventional cardiology and physical medicine (PM) programs for Independent Health. |
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Program changes effective October 15, 2025 |
Independent Health has partnered with Evolent to implement new prior authorization programs. These interventional cardiology and vascular radiology/surgery and physical medicine (PM) programs are intended to help providers effectively deliver quality patient care using clinical criteria based on nationally recognized guidelines to promote evidence-based practices.
Effective October 15, 2025, select interventional cardiology and vascular surgery and physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy (PM services) will require prior authorization through Evolent prior to being rendered in an outpatient or inpatient* setting (*interventional cardiology – professional component of elective services only). |
What does this mean for you? |
The Evolent interventional cardiology program and vascular services program will apply to all specialties for the following non-emergent procedures for adult Independent Health Commercial and Medicare members:
The Evolent PM program will apply to the following specialties for Independent Health Medicare members:
Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech therapy Prior authorization requests for these services can be submitted to Evolent:
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Training Sessions Starting Soon |
To help you prepare, we’ll be hosting live, virtual training sessions beginning in September. Registration is now open for the following: |
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In-Service Group Training Sessions
Instructional sessions on how to use the Evolent provider portals to submit prior authorization requests:
Interventional Cardiology:
Physical Medicine:
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