The Quick Search capability is available at all times at the top of the page. The search uses auto-complete typing and displays a small subset of suggestions as you enter characters.

This user guide details the optimal use of the Quick Search feature for persons, providers, and programs.

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* Access to Care Management or Utilization Management

When you know a unique value that restricts search possibilities, like a person ID or program ID.

* Quick Search works well when you have a unique identifier, like a person ID. If there are many potential matches, it's better to use Advanced Search to add more specific criteria. * Quick Search is recommended for all program ID searches. Advanced search does support program, but it is fundamentally the same as Quick Search.

Type or paste the entire Person ID into the quick search entry field.

Select the returned match to display the person’s CPV[^1]

If you do not have access to this person due to data permission, an error message displays.

Type or paste the person's name into the quick search entry field.

Select the individual matching your criteria to display the person’s CPV[^1].

**Tips for Success*** Verify the found person by comparing the date of birth and person ID. * The more characters you enter from the person's name, the more refined the search results become, increasing the likelihood of locating the individual. * It does not matter if you start with the person’s last name or first name. * If you start with the last name, it is not necessary to enter a comma between the names. * Only 10 results are returned. If you do not see the correct individual, select **More Search Options** at the bottom of the list to be taken to the **Advanced Search** page.

Select **Providers** from the drop-down.

Type the provider’s name into the quick search entry field.

Select the provider matching your criteria to display the provider’s view.

**Tips for Success*** The more characters you enter from the provider’s name, the more refined the search results become, increasing the likelihood of locating them. * The type of provider displays as a badge. * It does not matter if you start with the practitioner’s last name or first name. * Only 10 results are returned. If you do not see the correct provider, select **More Search Options** at the bottom of the list to be taken to the **Advanced Search** page.

Select **Programs** from the drop-down.

Type or paste the entire program ID into the search entry field.

Select the returned match to display the program view.

If you do not have access to this program due to data permission, an error message displays.