Azure is an EPO or Exclusive Provider Organization. Unlike Arizona HMO and PPO’s (which often are silent HMO’s) EPO’s contract with just a few of the highest rated Providers in a defined geographic area and refer all patients for that specialty to those few providers. The result is an enhanced working relationship between the IPA, its Medical Executive members, Medical Director, and the contracted Provider. The Benefit of better communication is for the Provider to be heard on patient issues, being a provider and in allowing input from the offices. The higher patient volumes with high reimbursement are then assured for your office.

We will send you an executable contract and rates once we receive your office administrator’s contact information (including full name, phone, and email). Your executable contract will allow you to single signature your contract, provide an attestation for CAQH and provide any further information to complete your CAQH Data. The document will return to us electronically upon execution. When you finish credentialing, and it is approved by the Medical Executive Committee. Then you will receive an executed copy and a welcome email with instructions on scheduling our customer service representative to Inservice your staff. Once this occurs you can start seeing patients.

We are like any other payor you bill within your existing EHR under your contracted rates. No special software is needed for billing and the best thing is you can expect to get paid within a 2-week turnaround time once we have received all the necessary and accurate bills and records.

Early adopters who are credentialled have the opportunity to serve on various Boards, committees, to influence care in their specialty and area. Equity in the IPA and in ASC’s and Urgent care as well as other ancillary care facilities is offered to the first adopters. There are other opportunities and increased reimbursements that will be to Members.

Patients carry IPA issued membership cards that link to our portal. You can access through our cloud service, the portal or call for patient plan benefits. We are very sensitive to the current issues with obtaining authorizations for your office and we work diligently to prevent such situations.

Yes. Providers who credential with us can provide in their credentialing package other locations for approval.

Yes. We normally want to contract with anyone that normally bills for their services in your office. When credentialing, let us know these providers to ensure a timely privileging process.

Yes. Azure is happy to hear from Providers throughout Arizona for opportunities with additional Providers, facilities, services, and other ventures.

Yes. Just call 833-244-6601 and we will come talk with you!