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- July 17, 2014
Medicare Part A and B News-Jurisdiction H for July 15th, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions. Medicare News Isolated Ultrafiltration CodingRecently, Novitas reviewed services reporting Isolated Ultrafiltration for Management of Fluid Overload in Cardiac Disease. Following the review, it was determined that HCPCS code 90999, Unlisted Dialysis Procedure, Inpatient or Outpatient is the most accurate HCPCS code...
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CEO Update: Get ready for Safety Net Clinic Week!
Read moreJuly brings a realization that half of the year is gone, but also allows us to highlight one of CRHC’s most important events – Safety Net Clinic Week. We’ll be celebrating the uniqueness and undeniable necessity of Rural Health Clinics (RHC), while also highlighting the challenges that require attention....
- July 15, 2014
2014-2015 Rural Health Clinics Emergency Preparedness Funding
Read moreDue to funding limitations there are only 30 spots available for RHCs to participate and receive reimbursement for Emergency Preparedness activities. In order to be eligible to receive funding, you will need to email Greg Jones (greg.jones@state.co.us) with your clinic’s intention to participate before Tuesday, August 5, 2014 close...
- July 10, 2014
Colorado MCH wants to hear from you
Read moreEvery five years the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Program is required to conduct a statewide needs assessment of the health and well-being of Colorado’s women, children and youth, including those with special health care needs, and their families. The purpose of...
- July 10, 2014
Google Glass and WallDoc Among Top Attention Getters at ATA Trade Show
Read moreThe American Telemedicine Association’s annual trade show is touted as “the world’s largest” for telemedicine, telehealth and mhealth products and services. For Janet Major, it’s like a trip to Disneyland. “There’s just always a lot of really cool stuff: new trends, the latest and the greatest, last year’s latest...
- July 10, 2014
At A Glance- June 2014
Read moreThe Department of Health Care Policy and Financing publication provides information on major initiatives including policy changes and program updates. Read the publication here.
- July 10, 2014
Medicare Part A and B News-Jurisdiction H for July 10th, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions.Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Articles from CMSNew: SE1419 – Medicare Signature Requirements – Educational Resources for Health Care Professionals
- July 10, 2014
New Novitas Medical Learning Center
Read moreWelcome to the Novitas Medicare Learning Center!Beginning today, July 9, the Novitas Medicare Learning Center is available. The Novitas Medicare Learning Center replaces the previous method of registering and attending educational events and is available 24/7. All educational events scheduled on and after July 17, will be handled through...
- July 10, 2014
CMS MLN Connects Provider eNews for July 10th, 2014
Read moreCMS MLN Connects Provider eNews for July 10, 2014 Please take note of the articles included in the Claims, Pricers and Codes section: Barcoded Coversheets Required for CERT Documentation Submissions New Schedule for CERT Documentation Requests as of May, 2014 CERT Datasets Posted Looking for CERT Information? Quarterly Provider...
- July 10, 2014
Medicare Part B News- Jurisdiction H for July 3rd, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions. Novitas Solutions Mailing Address – Forwarding Time Running Out! Time is running out! As of July 25, 2014, mail received at the Novitas Solutions Camp Hill address will be returned to you. Begin using the appropriate Novitas Solutions Mechanicsburg addresses now....
