We recently posted the 2012-2013 Clinical Practice Guideline Summary, which replaces the previous version. The new summary includes a listing of all Clinical Practice Guidelines adopted by AmeriHealth that are considered the accepted minimum standard of care in the medical profession. Adherence to these guidelines may lead to improved patient outcomes. Individual clinical decisions should be tailored to specific patient medical and psychosocial needs. As national guideline recommendations evolve, please update your practice accordingly. The summary provides the reference for each condition and links directly to the guidelines. We update the guidelines annually based on changes made to nationally recognized sources. Changes are reviewed by internal and external consultants, as appropriate, and by the AmeriHealth Quality Committee, which is comprised of network physicians. Changes in the 2012-2013 Clinical Practice Guideline Summary include: the use of proton pump inhibitors to reduce gastrointestinal risks of antiplatelet therapy and NSAID use in coronary heart disease; aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular events in people with diabetes; recommendations for transition from pediatric to adult diabetes care systems; new obesity guidelines. You can access the 2012-2013 Clinical Practice Guideline Summary on our website. Paper copies of the Summary, or any of the individual guidelines, can be ordered by submitting an online request or by calling the Provider Supply Line at 1-800-858-4728.