The Washington State Department of Health reviewed comments about the PMP received during the public comment period, made necessary changes, and filed the rules for adoption on July 27, 2011. The rules become effective on August 27, 2011.
Dispenser Requirements: In order to meet the requirements of the new rules, dispensers need to take the following [...]
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Suppliers of oxygen and oxygen equipment need to be aware of the procedures for submitting claims for oxygen and oxygen equipment following the enactment of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA) on July 15, 2008.
Section 144(b) of MIPPA took effect on January 1, 2009, and repeals the requirement for you [...]
New From the Medicare Learning Network
Now Available to Order! The Expanded Benefits Brochure (January 2009). This tri-fold brochure provides health care professionals with an overview of Medicare’s coverage of three preventive services: the initial preventive physical examination (IPPE), also known as the Welcome to “Medicare Physical” Exam or the “Welcome to Medicare” visit, ultrasound screening [...]
Nursing jobs in the intensive care unit, emergency room and pediatrics will always be staples of the profession, but changes to the evolving health care system will also determine which nursing specialties will grow at an accelerated pace.
The Medicare Learning Network (MLN) is pleased to announce the availability of the Advanced Practice Nursing & Physician Assistants (APN/PA) web page. This dedicated web page is for Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) advanced practice nurses and physician assistants who provide services to Medicare beneficiaries.
From this web page, you will be able to access and peruse the [...]