>From the MLN: "Steps to Accessing CMS Enterprise Applications for Physician >Quality Reporting System Users" Fact Sheet Revised
The revised "Steps to Accessing CMS Enterprise Applications for Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS/PQRI) Users" fact sheet is designed to provide education on how provider organizations can access CMS enterprise applications. These applications are hosted and managed by CMS and do not include Medicare Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs), Carriers, or Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) Internet applications. This fact sheet includes step-by-step registration instructions and a list of resources, and is available for download at http://www.CMS.gov/MLNProducts/Downloads/2011_IACS_Fact_Sheet.pdf. ----- >From the MLN: "Information Regarding Medicare's Primary Care Incentive >Payment Program (PCIP)" MLN Matters Article Revised MLN Matters Special Edition Article #SE1109 - "Summary Information Regarding Medicare's Primary Care Incentive Payment Program (PCIP)" - has been revised to clarify A1 in the FAQ section and to add two additional FAQs (Q21 and Q22). All other information remains the same. The revised article is available at http://www.CMS.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/SE1109.pdf ----- >From the MLN: "Hospital Reclassifications" Fact Sheet Now Available The new "Hospital Reclassifications<http://www.cms.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/Hospital_Reclassifications_Fact%20Sheet_ICN907243.pdf>" fact sheet is now available in downloadable format. It includes information about urban to rural reclassification, geographic reclassification, and Rural Referral Center status. ----- >From the MLN: "Annual Wellness Visit" Brochure Now Available in Hard Copy The publication "Annual Wellness Visit" is now available in hard copy from the Medicare Learning Network. This brochure is designed to provide education on the Annual Wellness Visit, providing Personalized Prevention Plan Services, at no cost to the beneficiary, so beneficiaries can work with their physicians to develop and update their personalized prevention plan. To place your order, visit the MLN Products<http://www.cms.gov/MLNProducts/01_Overview.asp> page, scroll to the "Related Links Inside CMS," and select the "MLN Product Ordering Page." ----- >From the MLN: New Electronic MLN Button for Provider Partners As part of ongoing efforts to share information and updates from the Medicare Learning Network with our Provider Partners, the MLN has developed an electronic button graphic that you are encouraged to post to your websites. The button graphic is available at http://www.CMS.gov/MLNProducts/Downloads/MLN_Web_Button.pdf. By posting this button, your membership will have quick access to the MLN General Information webpage<http://www.cms.gov/MLNgeninfo>-and you'll be offering them the opportunity to access a variety of easy-to-understand products about Medicare changes, regulations, and new initiatives. All of our materials are official CMS educational products and they're available 24/7, at absolutely no cost! Thank you in advance for joining with the MLN in offering Medicare Fee-For-Service providers and other healthcare professionals another convenient way to stay informed about Medicare Program policies and regulations. If you have any questions or concerns about how to post our button, or if you would like more information about how we can work together to keep Medicare providers informed, please email us at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. --------------------------------------------------------- Vaccinate Early to Protect Against the Flu /2011-2012 Influenza Vaccine Prices Are Now Available The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly flu vaccination as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. Remind your patients that annual vaccination is recommended for optimal protection. Medicare pays for the flu vaccine and its administration for seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries with no co-pay or deductible. Take advantage of each office visit and start protecting your patients as soon as your 2011-2012 seasonal flu vaccine arrives. And don't forget to immunize yourself and your staff. Get the Flu Vaccination - Not the Flu. Remember - Influenza vaccine plus its administration are covered Part B benefits. CMS has posted the 2011-2012 seasonal influenza vaccine payment limits at: http://www.CMS.gov/McrPartBDrugAvgSalesPrice/10_VaccinesPricing.asp Note that influenza vaccine is NOT a Part D-covered drug. For information about Medicare's coverage of the influenza vaccine and its administration, as well as related educational resources for healthcare professionals and their staff, visit http://www.CMS.gov/MLNProducts/35_PreventiveServices.asp. --------------------------------------------------------- Note: If you have problems accessing any hyperlink in this message, please copy and paste the URL into your Internet browser. 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