Palmetto/J1MAC News

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Annual PPTN Recertification For J1 Part B Underway
Palmetto GBA has started our annual security recertification invoice
process for Jurisdiction 1 Part B PPTN access. J1 Part B PPTN users will
receive via mail a PPTN recertification notice and invoice. Please respond
promptly so that your PPTN access is not terminated.
http://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/providers.nsf/ls/J1B~89ZQMR2112?opendocument


PC-ACE Pro32 version 2.24 Update File
PC-ACE Pro32 software has been updated to version 2.24 with several CMS
Medicare mandates and enhancements. All PC-ACE Pro32 users must download
and install the attached software update file immediately.
http://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/providers.nsf/ls/J1B~89ZQTX2544?opendocument


2010 - 2011 Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Resources for Health Care
Professionals
This special edition article (SE1031) announces that the Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reminds health care professionals that
Medicare Part B reimburses health care providers for seasonal flu vaccines
and their administration. Medicare provides coverage of the seasonal flu
vaccine without any out-of-pocket costs to the Medicare patient. No
deductible or co-payment/co-insurance applies. All adults 65 and older
should get seasonal flu vaccine. People with Medicare who are under 65 but
have chronic illness, including heart disease, lung disease, diabetes or
end-stage renal disease should get a seasonal flu shot. Providers are
encouraged to review the information and to share with their staff.
http://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/providers.nsf/ls/J1B~8A5NMV3805?opendocument


Results of the 2010 Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey
(MCPSS)
This special edition article (SE1030) is informational only and provides a
summary of the findings from the annual MCPSS by the Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS). The MCPSS offers Medicare fee-for-service (FFS)
providers an opportunity to give CMS feedback on their satisfaction,
attitudes, perceptions and opinions about the services provided by their
respective contractor. The MCPSS elicits information from a sample of
hospitals, physicians, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), home health
agencies, clinical laboratories, and other providers and suppliers.
Providers are encouraged to review the information and to share with their
staff.
http://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/providers.nsf/ls/J1B~8A5LMV8717?opendocument


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