Highmark Medicare Services Now Novitas Solutions

Effective January 1, 2012, Highmark Medicare Services (“Highmark”) was acquired by Diversified Service Options, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc.). As a result of the acquisition, Highmark changed its name to Novitas Solutions, Inc. (“Novitas”). Novitas will continue Highmark’s role as the Medicare Administrative Contractor (“MAC”) for J12 (Delaware, Washington, D.C., Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania) and the Administrative Contractor for Section 1011. Though not operational at this time, the new website will be www.Novitas-Solutions.com. Click here for the informational alert from Highmark regarding the acquisition.

For more information regarding audits, please contact Abby Pendleton, Esq. or Jessica L. Gustafson, Esq. at (248) 996-8510 or (212) 734-0128 or visit the HLP website.