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- January 14, 2014
Plugging holes in rural health care
Read moreTIERRA AMARILLA – More than 7,500 feet above sea level, and 75 miles from the nearest hospital emergency room, the quiet town of Tierra Amarilla isn’t just isolated. “We’re the frontier,” says Darren DeYapp, executive director of La Clinica del Pueblo de Rio Arriba off U.S. 84. The clinic...
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Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program
Read more2014 application cycle is now open! Applications must be submitted to the Nurse Corps Program Portal by 7:30 pm ET February 27. Application technical assistance conference calls will be held January 30, 2 to 3:30 pm ET and February 13, 8 to 9:30 pm ET. Access information will be...
- January 14, 2014
Institute of Medicine: Creative ideas to inspire kid, families and communities to make healthier choices when they eat
Read moreVictor’s Garden Eating healthy and being active have benefits for all of us, no matter how old we are or where we live. Victor’s Garden is designed to help parents and other adults talk with children about how they can make healthier choices when they eat and how they...
- January 14, 2014
Health Care Delivery, Information Exchange and the Future of Electronic Quality Measurement
Read moreIndustry Talks about Health Care Delivery, Information Exchange and the Future of Electronic Quality Measurement By Robert Tagalicod, Director, Office of E-Health Standards and Services We were excited to see a full room and hear robust discussions at CMS headquarters in Baltimore during our eHealth Summit on December 6....
- January 14, 2014
February 11, 2014 Part A/B “IHS Ask the Contractor Teleconference”
Read moreUpcoming EventsJH Part A/B Teleconference Handout: “Indian Health Services (IHS) Ask-the-Contractor Teleconference” – February 11, 2014 (1:00pm-2:30pm CT) Join us for our “Indian Health Services (IHS) Ask-the-Contractor Teleconference” on February 11, 2014 (1:00pm-2:30pm CT). During this teleconference, we will discuss the most current Medicare changes and allow you to interact...
- January 14, 2014
Novitas Updates
Read moreCustomer Contact Center – No Training January 24, 2014 The Customer Service Units will not close for training on January 24, 2014. The lines will remain open until 5:00 PM CT. 1-855-252-8782 Holding claims with 2014 dates of service Medicare administrative contractors will be holding some claims containing 2014...
- January 14, 2014
Part A Tie-in Process Explained
Read moreMedicare News Part A Tie-in Process Explained Novitas has published a refresher article on the Part A Tie In/Tie Out Process! In this article we provide additional information, resources and tips on who to contact with your questions. You can read the whole article by clicking here
- January 14, 2014
MLN Connects Provider e-News
Read moreMLN Connects Provider e-News The January 9, 2014 edition of the MLN Connects Provider e-News * is now available.
- January 14, 2014
Evaluation an Management Score Sheet Part Two:
Read moreUpcoming Events “Evaluation and Management Score Sheet Part Two: Introduction to the Score Sheet”- January 14, 2014 10:00am -11:00am CTJoin us as for Part Two-“Introduction to the Score Sheet “of the new series on Evaluation and Management Services. This four part series was developed to increase your understanding of...
- January 14, 2014
CMS Medicare Learning Network Matters Articles
Read moreMedicare Learning Network Matters Articles from CMS New:SE1344 – Further Information on Mandatory Reporting of an 8-Digit Clinical Trial Number on Claims SE1343 – Medicare System Project for Electronic Submission of Medical Documentation (esMD) Revised:MM8553 – Expansion of Medicare Telehealth Services for CY 2014 Part B Compounded Drugs Used...
