The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College of Cardiology recognizes the importance of identifying solutions to improve members' daily practice operations. Working together, the National ACC Payer Advocacy Department, PaACC Leadership, PaACC Payer Relations Committee, and in some cases, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, can help resolve medical policy and reimbursement disputes, and advocate for change in healthcare policy that impacts our membership. If you have a concern with a payer, please complete our Payer Hassle Form. You will receive confirmation of receipt within 5 business days. Highmark BCBS Radiology Management Program Update (09/03/10) Highmark BCBS: Letter to Highmark, Inc. from PcACC, August 23, 2010 (PDF)   (08/06/10) Highmark BCBS: Highmark Special eBulletin: Stress Echocardiography Will Require Prior Notification Effective Sept. 1, 2010 (Central) Highmark Special eBulletin: Stress Echocardiography Will Require Prior Notification Effective Sept. 1, 2010 (West) (5/24/10) Highmark BCBS: Starting Sept. 1, 2010, all outpatient, non-emergency imaging procedures (nuclear cardiology and stress echocardiography) will require prior authorization. Letter to Highmark, Inc. from the Governors of Pa-ACC and President of the ACC (PDF) Radiology Management Program Update (PDF)