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January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month & Medicare Preventive Services Quick Reference Information: In recognition of National Glaucoma Awareness Month the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reminds health care professionals that Medicare provides coverage of a comprehensive annual glaucoma screening exam for seniors and others with Medicare at high risk for developing glaucoma. Read more...
http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/pubs/news/2009/0109/cope9096.html

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Update to the Medicare Preventive Services (January 2009) Quick Reference Information Resource
http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/pubs/news/2009/0109/cope9098.html

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Medicare Billing Information for Rural Providers, Suppliers, and Physicians
http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/pubs/news/2009/0109/cope9104.html

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CMS STRENGTHENS EFFORTS TO FIGHT MEDICARE WASTE, FRAUD AND ABUSE: Medicare Issues Final Rule Requiring Surety Bonds for DMEPOS Suppliers and Takes Next Step in Fighting Home Health Fraud. Read more...
http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/pubs/news/2009/0109/cope9105.html

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January Flu Shot Reminder from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): We are in the midst of flu season and a flu vaccine is still the best way to prevent infection and the complications associated with the flu. Re-vaccination is necessary each year because flu viruses change each year. So please encourage your Medicare patients who haven't already done so to get their annual flu shot--and don't forget to immunize yourself and your staff. Protect yourself, your patients, and your family and friends. Read more...
http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/pubs/news/2009/0109/cope9106.html

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The Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Resources for Indian Health Care Professionals CD Rom Now Available
http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/pubs/news/2009/0109/cope9107.html

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DMEPOS Accreditation Application Deadline (January 31, 2009): An audio recording of a Special Open Door Forum (ODF) held on Thursday, January 8 to review the accreditation requirements for those DMEPOS suppliers (including pharmacies) that need to meet the September 30th accreditation deadline will be posted to the Special Open Door Forum Web site at and will be accessible for downloading beginning Friday, January 16, 2009. Read more...
http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/pubs/news/2009/0109/cope9108.html

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Issued on behalf of CEDI : Update on the CEDI Front-End Editing Process
http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/pubs/news/2009/0109/cope9109.html

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Medicare Survival Guide Series: Please join Provider Outreach and Education for workshops in Ft Lauderdale, FL on January 28, 2009, and Savannah, GA on February 5, 2009. These all day events provide valuable information on a wide array of Medicare topics to help attendees survive the Medicare world. Read more...
http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/education/workshops.html

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