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Updated Refunds to Medicare Form
As of February 16, 2009, the Refunds to Medicare form located at https://www.noridianmedicare.com/dme/forms/docs/ref_med_dme.pdf has been updated.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkFulpyZVkWEzekSfW&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
HHS OCR Posts New Web Site for Health Information Privacy
The Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights has posted its new Web site. The health information privacy (HIP) pages have been extensively revised to improve organization and ease of use for consumers, covered entities and others seeking reliable advice on the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the Patient Safety Rule.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkFulpylyyzheoeJQP&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
Medicare Announces Delay of Effective Date for Interim Final Rule with Comment Period for Competitive Acquisition Program for Certain DMEPOS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has delayed the effective date for the Interim Final Rule with Comment Period (IFC) that implements certain provisions of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA) for the Round 1 Rebid of the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Acquisition Program. The effective date was originally February 17, 2009, and is now April 18, 2009.
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NPI Crosswalk Issue Resolution
If you are having difficulties establishing the crosswalk between your NPI (National Provider Identifier) and PTAN/NSC numbers, the following information needs to be verified with both the NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse) and the NPPES Web site.
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Electronic Data Interchange
Reminder: Update on CEDI Front-End Changes - Stage 2
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NAS Attending Spring Medtrade Conference in Las Vegas, NV March 24-26, 2009
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Read More: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/dme/news/docs/2009/02_feb/spring_medtrade_conference.html
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