Friday, May 29, 2009

ASH & Palmetto/J1MAC News

The following information has been received by ANCO.


****ASH NEWS***
The American Society of Hematology's (ASH) Practice Update was published today and is available online at http://www.hematology.org/policy/practice/05282009.cfm#1. This edition features:

Update on Health Reform: ASH Comments on Senate Finance Committee Health-Care Reform Proposals

Medicare Average Sales Price Updates Available

ABMS Approves New Standards for Maintenance of Certification® Program; ASH Expresses Concerns

Top Level Positions Filled at FDA, CDC

IOM Releases a Report on Conflict of Interest in Medical Research, Education, and Practice; ASH’s Established Policies Are Already in Compliance

ASH Grassroots Network on Facebook

ASH Participates in June American Medical Association House of Delegates Meeting


****PALMETTO/J1MAC NEWS****
Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 15.2,
Effective July 1, 2009

This article is based on Change Request (CR) 6469, which reminds physicians
to take note of the quarterly updates to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI)
edits.
http://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/Providers.nsf/vMasterDID/7SGKY83150?opendocument

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