This Week at ACCC (Association of Community Cancer Centers) has been published and is available at http://www.accc-cancer.org/mediaroom/newsletters/media_ACCC_May05_08.html.
ANCO is an Institutional Member of ACCC.
It features:
Call for ACCC Annual Awards Nominations
Costs of Cancer Care Estimated for Elderly Patients
Heard on the ACCC Listserv: OCN Retention Bonuses and More
New Continuing Education Programs on ACCC's Blackboard
State Medical Oncology Societies Host Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
Palmetto/J1MAC Website Updates
The following updates have been posted to the Palmetto/J1MAC website.
EDI Hot Topics
http://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/j1.nsf/DocsCat/EDI%20Hot%20Topics?opendocument
A review of incoming EDI support calls from transitioning customers
revealed that many customers called to ask about the following “hot”
topics.
Applies to:
Part A Transition: EDI
Part B Transition: EDI
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PC-ACE Pro32 Users Manual
http://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/j1.nsf/DocsCat/PC-ACE%20Pro32%20Users%20Manual?opendocument
Palmetto GBA's PC-ACE Pro32 Users Manual may have slight differences from
the software manual provided by your outgoing contractor. We are posting
our manual for your convenience, so that we can reference universal
software concepts that have been identified as common questions from the
customer community.
Applies to:
Part A Transition: EDI
Part B Transition: EDI
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EDI Hot Topics
http://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/j1.nsf/DocsCat/EDI%20Hot%20Topics?opendocument
A review of incoming EDI support calls from transitioning customers
revealed that many customers called to ask about the following “hot”
topics.
Applies to:
Part A Transition: EDI
Part B Transition: EDI
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PC-ACE Pro32 Users Manual
http://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/j1.nsf/DocsCat/PC-ACE%20Pro32%20Users%20Manual?opendocument
Palmetto GBA's PC-ACE Pro32 Users Manual may have slight differences from
the software manual provided by your outgoing contractor. We are posting
our manual for your convenience, so that we can reference universal
software concepts that have been identified as common questions from the
customer community.
Applies to:
Part A Transition: EDI
Part B Transition: EDI
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Palmetto/J1MAC: EDI - Technology Support Center Hours of Operation
The following information is provided by Palmetto/J1MAC.
We have received feedback from providers in the state of Hawaii, the
territories of American Samoa and Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands that
there is concern regarding the hours of operation for the EDI Technology
Support Center. We are currently evaluating the hours of operation but also
wanted to ensure you were aware of the resources available to help resolve EDI
inquiries.
Please consult the EDI section of the J1 Web site, www.palmettogba.com/J1, which contains detailed and comprehensive EDI
information that will almost always answer your EDI questions. If your
question is not answered by a Web site visit, you may contact our Technology
Support Center (TSC) toll-free at 866-749-4301 for a quick response to your
EDI questions. The TSC hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST. In addition, the
EDI email box, medicare.edi@PlamettoGBA.com can be used to resolve questions. If you
need to speak with a representative and the timeframe of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. PST is not convenient, you may note a time that is good for you in an
email inquiry. We will do our best to meet your needs and call during a time
that works for your schedule.
Thank you, and welcome to J1 EDI
We have received feedback from providers in the state of Hawaii, the
territories of American Samoa and Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands that
there is concern regarding the hours of operation for the EDI Technology
Support Center. We are currently evaluating the hours of operation but also
wanted to ensure you were aware of the resources available to help resolve EDI
inquiries.
Please consult the EDI section of the J1 Web site, www.palmettogba.com/J1, which contains detailed and comprehensive EDI
information that will almost always answer your EDI questions. If your
question is not answered by a Web site visit, you may contact our Technology
Support Center (TSC) toll-free at 866-749-4301 for a quick response to your
EDI questions. The TSC hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST. In addition, the
EDI email box, medicare.edi@PlamettoGBA.com can be used to resolve questions. If you
need to speak with a representative and the timeframe of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. PST is not convenient, you may note a time that is good for you in an
email inquiry. We will do our best to meet your needs and call during a time
that works for your schedule.
Thank you, and welcome to J1 EDI
Palmetto/J1MAC: EDI - Technology Support Center Hours of Operation
The following information is provided by Palmetto/J1MAC.
We have received feedback from providers in the state of Hawaii, the
territories of American Samoa and Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands that
there is concern regarding the hours of operation for the EDI Technology
Support Center. We are currently evaluating the hours of operation but also
wanted to ensure you were aware of the resources available to help resolve EDI
inquiries.
Please consult the EDI section of the J1 Web site, www.palmettogba.com/J1
, which contains detailed and comprehensive EDI
information that will almost always answer your EDI questions. If your
question is not answered by a Web site visit, you may contact our Technology
Support Center (TSC) toll-free at 866-749-4301 for a quick response to your
EDI questions. The TSC hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST. In addition, the
EDI email box, medicare.edi@PlamettoGBA.com
can be used to resolve questions. If you
need to speak with a representative and the timeframe of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. PST is not convenient, you may note a time that is good for you in an
email inquiry. We will do our best to meet your needs and call during a time
that works for your schedule.
Thank you, and welcome to J1 EDI
We have received feedback from providers in the state of Hawaii, the
territories of American Samoa and Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands that
there is concern regarding the hours of operation for the EDI Technology
Support Center. We are currently evaluating the hours of operation but also
wanted to ensure you were aware of the resources available to help resolve EDI
inquiries.
Please consult the EDI section of the J1 Web site, www.palmettogba.com/J1
information that will almost always answer your EDI questions. If your
question is not answered by a Web site visit, you may contact our Technology
Support Center (TSC) toll-free at 866-749-4301 for a quick response to your
EDI questions. The TSC hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST. In addition, the
EDI email box, medicare.edi@PlamettoGBA.com
need to speak with a representative and the timeframe of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. PST is not convenient, you may note a time that is good for you in an
email inquiry. We will do our best to meet your needs and call during a time
that works for your schedule.
Thank you, and welcome to J1 EDI
NHIC/Medicare Website Updates
The following updates have been posted to the NHIC/Medicare website and may be viewed at http://www.medicarenhic.com/cal_prov/updates.shtml
CMS updated the sections of the Medicare Claims Processing Manual that address prolonged services codes, in order to be consistent with changes/deletions in codes and changes in typical/average time units in the American Medical Association Current Terminology Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system. (CR 5972)
The revised ABN was released on March 3, 2008, and providers are authorized to begin using the notice immediately. Beginning September 3, 2008, all providers, practitioners, and suppliers paid under Part B, must use the revised ABN in place of the ABN-G and ABN-L. The revised instructions are available here and can also be accessed at www.cms.hhs.gov/bni, along with the new form. (JSMTDL 08277)
This article has again been revised: CMS issued a Decision Memorandum (DM) that addressed Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) use for cancer and related neoplastic conditions. (CR 5818)
The Draft LCD Open Meeting scheduled for July has been cancelled.
The latest issue of the CERT newsletter has been posted.
CMS updated the sections of the Medicare Claims Processing Manual that address prolonged services codes, in order to be consistent with changes/deletions in codes and changes in typical/average time units in the American Medical Association Current Terminology Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system. (CR 5972)
The revised ABN was released on March 3, 2008, and providers are authorized to begin using the notice immediately. Beginning September 3, 2008, all providers, practitioners, and suppliers paid under Part B, must use the revised ABN in place of the ABN-G and ABN-L. The revised instructions are available here and can also be accessed at www.cms.hhs.gov/bni, along with the new form. (JSMTDL 08277)
This article has again been revised: CMS issued a Decision Memorandum (DM) that addressed Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) use for cancer and related neoplastic conditions. (CR 5818)
The Draft LCD Open Meeting scheduled for July has been cancelled.
The latest issue of the CERT newsletter has been posted.
Palmetto/J1MAC Web Site Update
Part B J1 A/B MAC Transition Teleconference Calls
http://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/j1.nsf/DocsCat/Part%20B%20J1%20AB%20MAC%20Transition%20Teleconference%20Calls%20?opendocument
Throughout the Jurisdiction 1 (J1) implementation, Palmetto GBA will host a
series of Medicare Part B transition teleconference calls for Part B
providers in Hawaii, Nevada, California, Guam, American Samoa and the
Northern Mariana Islands. These one-hour sessions will provide you with the
most recent transition information and will address the questions you have
about the implementation. This is your opportunity to speak with the J1 A/B
MAC and to discuss the implementation topic of your choice. The
teleconferences are similar to the “Ask-the-Contractor Teleconferences”
(ACT) offered by the Medicare fee-for-service contractors but will be
focused on J1 transition issues.
Applies to:
Part B Transition: General
http://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/j1.nsf/DocsCat/Part%20B%20J1%20AB%20MAC%20Transition%20Teleconference%20Calls%20?opendocument
Throughout the Jurisdiction 1 (J1) implementation, Palmetto GBA will host a
series of Medicare Part B transition teleconference calls for Part B
providers in Hawaii, Nevada, California, Guam, American Samoa and the
Northern Mariana Islands. These one-hour sessions will provide you with the
most recent transition information and will address the questions you have
about the implementation. This is your opportunity to speak with the J1 A/B
MAC and to discuss the implementation topic of your choice. The
teleconferences are similar to the “Ask-the-Contractor Teleconferences”
(ACT) offered by the Medicare fee-for-service contractors but will be
focused on J1 transition issues.
Applies to:
Part B Transition: General
Thursday, May 1, 2008
ASCO's Cancer Policy Today Published
ASCO's Cancer Policy Today was published and can be viewed at http://view.exacttarget.com/?j=fe6715757767047e7d16&m=ff311d707460&ls=fe0112707160057f72157377&l=fea516737564057975&s=fe1f15797d620479731d75&ju=fe2515787763007b771177.
It features:
Senate Passes the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
ASCO Sends Letter Supporting the Reagan-Udall Foundation
Congress Focuses on FDA Oversight of Drugs Manufactured Abroad
CMS Announces Bonus Payment and Reporting Changes to 2008 PQRI Program
CPC Leadership Meets with Congressional Members
ASCO Co-sponsors Anticancer Agent Development Workshop
House Health Subcommittee Advances Conquer Childhood Cancer Act
Sen. Clinton Introduces Childhood Cancer Survivorship Act
Senate Passes the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
It features:
Senate Passes the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
ASCO Sends Letter Supporting the Reagan-Udall Foundation
Congress Focuses on FDA Oversight of Drugs Manufactured Abroad
CMS Announces Bonus Payment and Reporting Changes to 2008 PQRI Program
CPC Leadership Meets with Congressional Members
ASCO Co-sponsors Anticancer Agent Development Workshop
House Health Subcommittee Advances Conquer Childhood Cancer Act
Sen. Clinton Introduces Childhood Cancer Survivorship Act
Senate Passes the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
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