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Hot Tips  \n• Prior authorization (PA)  \n– Process  \n– Strategy  \n• Pharmacy contacts  \n• CoverMyMeds * demo  \nProvider website  \nDirect link: [https://provider.wellpoint.com/md/](https://provider.wellpoint.com/md/)  \nProvider website (cont.)  \nCommunications:  \n• Newsletter  \n• Provider news:  \n– Formulary change notice  \n– Clinical Criteria updates  \nPharmacy information:  \n• Formulary, PDL  \n• PA forms  \n• PA look-up tool  \n• State policies  \n• Hot Tips  \n• Pharmacy contacts  \nFormulary  \nSearchable formulary  \n• Location: Pharmacy Information > Medicaid formulary, drug criteria and limitations  \n• Direct link:  \n[https://client.formularynavigator.com/Sear](https://client.formularynavigator.com/Sear)[ch.aspx?siteCode=1404420163](ch.aspx?siteCode=1404420163)  \nThe PDL  \n• Communication method to inform providers on formulary alternatives  \n• Location: Pharmacy Information > Medicaid Preferred Drug List  \n• Direct link:  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