http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/List.aspThis location provides a provision-by-provision implementation tracking of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) (Pub. L. 108-173). We also offer a summary of the provisions from the legislation.Wed, 04 Jan 2006 17:23:16 EST ESThttp://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032508http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032508Tue, 11 Oct 2005 14:45:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4063-IFC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 101<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Program; Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 06/08/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032513http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032513Tue, 11 Oct 2005 14:45:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4063-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 101<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card and Transitional Low-Income Assistance Program: Notice of Solicitation of Application<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 06/08/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032503http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032503Tue, 11 Oct 2005 14:45:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4063-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 101<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card; Revision of Marketing Rules for Endorsed Drug Card Sponsors<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032516http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032516Tue, 11 Oct 2005 15:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 101<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title 1)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032518http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032518Tue, 11 Oct 2005 15:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 101<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title 1)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033265http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033265Thu, 13 Oct 2005 09:54:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> N/A<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 501<br /><b>Subject:</b> Hospital Quality Initiative Use this link to view "Reporting Hospital Data for Annual Update."<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033168http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033168Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:07:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 241<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)-Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033157http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033157Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:07:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 238<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)-Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033171http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033171Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:07:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 241<br /><b>Subject:</b> Public Meeting on Medicare Advantage Program (Title II); July 21, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033160http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033160Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:07:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 238<br /><b>Subject:</b> Public Meeting on Medicare Advantage Program (Title II); July 21, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033188http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033188Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:07:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R35OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 302<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Durable Medicare Equipment; Competitive Acquisition of Certain Items and Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033198http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033198Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:07:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R55CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 302<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Durable Medicare Equipment; Competitive Acquisition of Certain Items and Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033261http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033261Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:07:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R110CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 302<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Durable Medicare Equipment; Competitive Acquisition of Certain Items and Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033176http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033176Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:07:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 241<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033182http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033182Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:07:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R25MSP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 301<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Secondary Payer Provisions: Section 301(b)(3)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/25/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033164http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033164Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:07:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 241<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033191http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033191Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:07:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R54CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 302<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Durable Medicare Equipment; Competitive Acquisition of Certain Items and Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033163http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033163Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:07:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 238<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033300http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033300Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:07:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R119CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 302<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Durable Medicare Equipment; Competitive Acquisition of Certain Items and Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033152http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033152Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:07:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 238<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033553http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033553Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 502<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033509http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033509Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 501<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033281http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033281Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R93PI<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 415<br /><b>Subject:</b> Providing Appropriate Coverage of Rural Air Ambulance Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 02/13/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033360http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033360Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R77OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 422<br /><b>Subject:</b> Redistribution of Unused Resident Positions<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 06/04/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033486http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033486Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 422<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033479http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033479Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1265-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 421<br /><b>Subject:</b> Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033349http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033349Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R59OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 421<br /><b>Subject:</b> Increase payments to home health agencies for services provided in a rural area by 5 percent for one year, beginning April 1, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033338http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033338Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R102PI<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 415<br /><b>Subject:</b> Re-issued<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 02/13/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033430http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033430Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R127OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 422<br /><b>Subject:</b> Re-issued<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 06/04/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033559http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033559Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 502<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033532http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033532Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 501<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033388http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033388Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R125OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 422<br /><b>Subject:</b> Redistribution of Unused Resident Positions<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 06/04/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033354http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033354Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R362CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 421<br /><b>Subject:</b> Increase payments to home health agencies for services provided in a rural area by 5 percent for one year, beginning April 1, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033557http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033557Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 502<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033489http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033489Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 422<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033459http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033459Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1265-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 421<br /><b>Subject:</b> Increase payments to home health agencies for services provided in a rural area by 5 percent for one year, beginning April 1, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033382http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033382Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R87OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 422<br /><b>Subject:</b> Re-issued <br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 06/04/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033340http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033340Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R100CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 416<br /><b>Subject:</b> Treatment of Certain Diagnostic Laboratory Tests Furnished to Hospital Outpatients in Certain Areas<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 07/06/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033449http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033449Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R61OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 502<br /><b>Subject:</b> Raised the IME adjustment between April 1, 2004 and October 1, 2004 to 5.98%...<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033405http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033405Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:31:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1279-N2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 302<br /><b>Subject:</b> Meeting of the Program Advisory and Oversight Committee for Competitive Acquisition for Certain DMEPOS--October 6, 2004 <br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033415http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033415Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:31:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R54CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033436http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033436Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:31:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R110CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033409http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033409Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:31:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1299-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 302<br /><b>Subject:</b> Monthly Payment Amounts for Oxygen Oxygen Equipment for 2005, in Accordance with Section 302(c) of Medicare Modernization Act<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033419http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033419Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:31:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R55CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033412http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033412Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:31:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-3017-IFC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 302<br /><b>Subject:</b> Conditions for Coverage of Power Mobility Devices, including Powered Wheelchairs and Power-Operated Vehicles (Scooters)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 12/08/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033400http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033400Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:31:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1279-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 302<br /><b>Subject:</b> Solicitation of Nominations for the Program Advisory and Oversight Committee; Competitive Bidding <br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033455http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033455Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:52:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R119CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033460http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033460Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:04:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R248CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033473http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033473Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:05:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R257CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033480http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033480Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:05:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R352CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/04/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033466http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033466Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:05:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R269CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033781http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033781Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:05:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R361CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033463http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033463Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:05:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R397CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Re-issued<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033468http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033468Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:05:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R110OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033495http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033495Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:05:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R352CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/04/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033639http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033639Thu, 13 Oct 2005 15:07:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1292-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 503<br /><b>Subject:</b> Town Hall Meeting on the 2006 Applications for New Medical Services Technologies Add-On Payments Under Hospital IPPS 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033563http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033563Thu, 13 Oct 2005 15:07:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1268-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 503<br /><b>Subject:</b> Town Hall Meeting on New Technology Applicants--March 15, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 03/15/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034227http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034227Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-5033-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 623<br /><b>Subject:</b> Establishment of an ESRD Advisory Group and Solicitation for New Members<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034020http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034020Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1427-FC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 611<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034247http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034247Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R7BP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 623 (b)<br /><b>Subject:</b> The composite rate will be increased by 1.6% for services provided on or after January 1, 2005: ... dialysis facility exceptions...<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 03/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034073http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034073Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R28NCD<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 612<br /><b>Subject:</b> Coverage of Cardiovascular Screening Blood Tests<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 03/11/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033889http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033889Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R4BP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 603<br /><b>Subject:</b> Inclusion of podiatrists, dentists, and optometrists under private contracting authority<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033843http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033843Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1372-CN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 602<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Medicare Payment for Drugs and Physician Fee Schedule Payments for Calendar Year 2004--Correction Notice<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033721http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033721Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R64OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 508<br /><b>Subject:</b> Time Appeals Process for Hospital Wage Index Classification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033713http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033713Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 504<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033694http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033694Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1292-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 503<br /><b>Subject:</b> Town Hall Meeting on the 2006 Applications for New Medical Services Technologies Add-On Payments Under Hospital IPPS 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034259http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034259Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R477CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 623 (d) (1)<br /><b>Subject:</b> The composite rate will be increased by 1.6%<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/04/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034241http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034241Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-5033-N5<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 623<br /><b>Subject:</b> ESRD Advisory Group: Announcement of Meeting-July 14 and 15, 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033778http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033778Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R28BP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 512<br /><b>Subject:</b> Coverage of Hospice Consultation Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034137http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034137Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1427-FC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 614<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Calendar Year 2005 Payment Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034096http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034096Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R409CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 613<br /><b>Subject:</b> Coverage of Diabetes Screening Tests<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 03/11/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033864http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033864Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1372-CN2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 602<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Medicare Payment for Drugs and Physician Fee Schedule Payments for Calendar Year 2004--Correction Notice<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033714http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033714Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 505<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034223http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034223Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 623<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005-Correcting Amendment<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034216http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034216Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R112CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 621(a)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Requires use of Medicaid definitions for drugs<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034249http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034249Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R101CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 623 (b)<br /><b>Subject:</b> The composite rate will be increased by 1.6% for services provided on or after January 1, 2005: ... dialysis facility exceptions...<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 03/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034099http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034099Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R446CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 613<br /><b>Subject:</b> Re-issued<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034230http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034230Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-5033-N2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 623<br /><b>Subject:</b> Establishment of an ESRD Advisory Group and Solicitation for New Members<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034207http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034207Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1427-FC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 621<br /><b>Subject:</b> Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Payment Reform for Calendar Year 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033696http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033696Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 503<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034224http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034224Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-FC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 623<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033715http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033715Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 505<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033710http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033710Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R64OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 504<br /><b>Subject:</b> The PPS rate for hospitals in Puerto Rico...<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/05/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033822http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033822Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R38OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 601<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revision of Updates for Physicians' Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033734http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033734Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1373-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 508<br /><b>Subject:</b> Notice of One-Time Appeal Process for Hospital Wage Index Classification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034090http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034090Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 613<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005--Correcting Amendment<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034234http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034234Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-5033-N4<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 623<br /><b>Subject:</b> ESRD Advisory Group: Announcement of Meeting-May 24, 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034179http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034179Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1427-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 614<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Calendar Year 2005 Payment Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034021http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034021Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-FC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 611<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033819http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033819Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R34OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 601<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revision of Updates for Physicians' Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033760http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033760Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1249-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 511<br /><b>Subject:</b> Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities-Update for FY 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 07/30/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033751http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033751Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1373-N2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 508<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to the One-Time Appeal Process for Hospital Wage Index Classification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034082http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034082Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 612<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005--Correcting Amendment<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033869http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033869Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1372-IFC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 602<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Medicare Payment for Drugs and Physician Fee Schedule Payments for Calendar Year 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034232http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034232Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-5033-N3<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 623<br /><b>Subject:</b> ESRD Advisory Group: Announcement of Meeting--April 13, 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033712http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033712Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 504<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034023http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034023Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 611<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005--Correcting Amendment<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034094http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034094Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R28NCD<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 613<br /><b>Subject:</b> Coverage of Diabetes Screening Tests<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 03/11/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034087http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034087Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-FC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 613<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033885http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033885Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R28OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 602<br /><b>Subject:</b> Treatment of Physicians' Services Furnished in Alaska<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033876http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033876Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1427-FC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 611<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Calendar Year 2005 Payment Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034225http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034225Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 623<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 11/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034220http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034220Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R113CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 621(a)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Requires use of Medicaid definitions for drugs<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033711http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033711Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 504<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033698http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033698Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 503<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034018http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034018Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1427-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 611<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Calendar Year 2005 Payment Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033806http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033806Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R28OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 601<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revision of Updates for Physicians' Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033756http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033756Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R160CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 511<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Covered Skilled Nursing Facility Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/04/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034086http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034086Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 612<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 11/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034211http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034211Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1427-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 621<br /><b>Subject:</b> Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Payment Reform for Calendar Year 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034245http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034245Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-8020-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 629<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Part B Monthly Actuarial Rates and Premium Rate Beginning January 1, 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 09/30/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033728http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033728Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R65OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 508<br /><b>Subject:</b> Time Appeals Process for Hospital Wage Index Classification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033716http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033716Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R62OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 507<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarifications to Certain Exceptions to Medicare Limits on Physician Referrals <br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/02/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033797http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033797Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R386CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 512<br /><b>Subject:</b> Coverage of Hospice Consultation Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034122http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034122Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 613<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 11/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034102http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034102Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R457CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 613<br /><b>Subject:</b> Re-issued<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034079http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034079Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-FC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 612<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034069http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034069Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 611<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 11/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034183http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034183Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1371-IFC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 621<br /><b>Subject:</b> Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Payment Reform for Calendar Year 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033717http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033717Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R32OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 508<br /><b>Subject:</b> Time Appeals Process for Hospital Wage Index Classification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033793http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033793Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:25:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R480CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/04/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033830http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033830Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:25:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1325-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Part B-Competitive Acquisition of Outpatient Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033804http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033804Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:25:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R148OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Drugs and Biologicals--Limits the application of AWP reform to oncologists<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 05/16/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034043http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034043Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:25:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1380-IFC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Manufacturer Submission of Average Sales Price Data for Medicare Part B Drugs and Biologicals (ASP)***<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/30/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033854http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033854Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:25:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1372-IFC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Medicare Payment for Drugs and Physician Fee Schedule Payments for Calendar Year 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033811http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033811Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:25:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R653CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/03/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033815http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033815Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:25:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1325-IFC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Part B--Competitive Acquisition of Outpatient Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033850http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033850Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:25:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1325-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Part B-Competitive Acquisition of Outpatient Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033799http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033799Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:25:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R561CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/03/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034053http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034053Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:32:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R649CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303(d)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment Reform for Covered Outpatient Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034048http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034048Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:32:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1380-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Manufacturer's Submission of Average Sales Price Data for Medicare Part B Drugs and Biologicals (ASP)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034057http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034057Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:32:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> N/A<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303(d)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment Reform for Covered Outpatient Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> PENDING (07/05/2005)<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034078http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034078Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:32:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R54CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 304<br /><b>Subject:</b> Extension of application of payment reform for covered outpatient drugs and biologicals to other physician services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034061http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034061Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:32:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R551CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303(e)(2)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment Reform for Covered Outpatient Drugs and Biologicals--The Secretary is required, beginning with January 1, 2005, to establish a separate payment amount for furnishing blood clotting factors...<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/03/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034133http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034133Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:32:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R55CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 304<br /><b>Subject:</b> Extension of application of payment reform for covered outpatient drugs and biologicals to other physician services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034385http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034385Mon, 17 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R461CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 630<br /><b>Subject:</b> 5-Year Authorization of Reimbursement for All Medicare Part B Services Furnished by Certain Indian Hospitals and Clinics<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 07/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034386http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034386Mon, 17 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-5025-CN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 641<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Replacement Drug Demonstration-Correction<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034348http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034348Mon, 17 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R40OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 624<br /><b>Subject:</b> 2-year moratorium on therapy caps; provisions relating to reports<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034379http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034379Mon, 17 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R241CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 630<br /><b>Subject:</b> 5-Year Authorization of Reimbursement for All Medicare Part B Services Furnished by Certain Indian Hospitals and Clinics<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034387http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034387Mon, 17 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-5025-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 641<br /><b>Subject:</b> Demonstration for Coverage of Certain Prescribed Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 03/08/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034380http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034380Mon, 17 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R367CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 630<br /><b>Subject:</b> 5-Year Authorization of Reimbursement for All Medicare Part B Services Furnished by Certain Indian Hospitals and Clinics<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034357http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034357Mon, 17 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-8027-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 629<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Part B Monthly Actuarial Rates, Premium Rate, and Annual Deductible for Calendar Year 2006<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 09/30/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034826http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034826Mon, 17 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 642<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 11/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034392http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034392Mon, 17 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 642<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005--Correcting Amendment<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034355http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034355Mon, 17 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R3GI<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 629<br /><b>Subject:</b> The Part B Medicare deductible remains $100 through 2004...<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034347http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034347Mon, 17 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R42CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 624<br /><b>Subject:</b> 2-year moratorium on therapy caps; provisions relating to reports<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034391http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034391Mon, 17 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-FC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 642<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034383http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034383Mon, 17 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R461CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 630<br /><b>Subject:</b> 5-Year Authorization of Reimbursement for All Medicare Part B Services Furnished by Certain Indian Hospitals and Clinics<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 07/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034390http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034390Mon, 17 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R74CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 642<br /><b>Subject:</b> Extension of coverage of intravenous immune globulin<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034382http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034382Mon, 17 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R430CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 630<br /><b>Subject:</b> 5-Year Authorization of Reimbursement for All Medicare Part B Services Furnished by Certain Indian Hospitals and Clinics<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034350http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034350Mon, 17 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R20OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 628<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034836http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034836Mon, 17 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-5017-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 646<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Health Care Quality (MHCQ) Demonstration Program<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034351http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034351Mon, 17 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R31OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 628<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034388http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034388Mon, 17 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R6BP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 642<br /><b>Subject:</b> Extension of coverage of intravenous immune globulin<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034381http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034381Mon, 17 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R425CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 630<br /><b>Subject:</b> 5-Year Authorization of Reimbursement for All Medicare Part B Services Furnished by Certain Indian Hospitals and Clinics<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034349http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034349Mon, 17 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R51OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 626 (a)<br /><b>Subject:</b> For FY 2004, beginning April 1, reduces the update to CPI minus 3 percentage points<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034574http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034574Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 104<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034542http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034542Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 102<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 1/1/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034645http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034645Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 108<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 1/1/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034617http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034617Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-2200-N2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 106<br /><b>Subject:</b> Establishment of the State Pharmaceutical Assistance Transition Commission<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 3/1/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034581http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034581Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 104<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034518http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034518Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 102<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 1/1/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034483http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034483Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 101<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 1/1/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034473http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034473Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 101<br /><b>Subject:</b> Open Public Meeting Regarding the Development of the Model Guidelines for Categories and Classes of Drugs-August 27, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034646http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034646Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 108<br /><b>Subject:</b> Open Public Meeting Regarding the Development of the Model Guidelines for Categories and Classes of Drugs-August 27, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034637http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034637Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 107<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 1/1/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034618http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034618Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-2200-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 106<br /><b>Subject:</b> Request for Nominations for the State Pharmaceutical Assistance Transition Commission<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 3/1/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034537http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034537Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 102<br /><b>Subject:</b> Open Public Meeting Regarding the Development of the Model Guidelines for Categories and Classes of Drugs-August 27, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034611http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034611Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 105<br /><b>Subject:</b> Open Public Meeting Regarding the Development of the Model Guidelines for Categories and Classes of Drugs-August 27, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034570http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034570Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 104<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034558http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034558Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 103<br /><b>Subject:</b> Open Public Meeting Regarding the Development of the Model Guidelines for Categories and Classes of Drugs-August 27, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034649http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034649Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 108<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 1/1/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034626http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034626Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 106<br /><b>Subject:</b> Open Public Meeting Regarding the Development of the Model Guidelines for Categories and Classes of Drugs-August 27, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034552http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034552Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 103<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 1/1/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034641http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034641Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 107<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 1/1/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034604http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034604Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 105<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title 1)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 1/1/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034644http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034644Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 107<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 1/1/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034623http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034623Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 106<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title 1)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 1/1/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034616http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034616Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-2200-N3<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 106<br /><b>Subject:</b> State Pharmaceutical Assistance Transition Commission Meeting<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 3/1/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034525http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034525Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 102<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)-Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 1/1/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034642http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034642Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 107<br /><b>Subject:</b> Open Public Meeting Regarding the Development of the Model Guidelines for Categories and Classes of Drugs-August 27, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034633http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034633Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 106<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 1/1/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034614http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034614Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-2200-N4<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 106<br /><b>Subject:</b> State Pharmaceutical Assistance Transition Commission Members and October 14, 2004 Meeting<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034587http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034587Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4080-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 104<br /><b>Subject:</b> Recognition of NAIC Standards for Regulation of Medicare Supplemental Insurance<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 9/1/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034643http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034643Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 107<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 1/1/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034578http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034578Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 104<br /><b>Subject:</b> Open Public Meeting Regarding the Development of the Model Guidelines for Categories and Classes of Drugs-August 27, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034565http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034565Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 103<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034546http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034546Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 103<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 1/1/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034621http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034621Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 106<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title 1)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 1/1/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034613http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034613Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 105<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 1/1/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034607http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034607Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 105<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title 1)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 1/1/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035178http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035178Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:22:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 110<br /><b>Subject:</b> Open Public Meeting Regarding the Development of the Model Guidelines for Categories and Classes of Drugs-August 27, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035163http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035163Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:22:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 109<br /><b>Subject:</b> Open Public Meeting Regarding the Development of the Model Guidelines for Categories and Classes of Drugs-August 27, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035171http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035171Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:22:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 110<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035160http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035160Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:22:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 109<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title 1)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035191http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035191Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:22:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 111<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)-Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035167http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035167Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:22:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 109<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035147http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035147Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:22:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 109<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title 1)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035188http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035188Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:22:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 111<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035175http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035175Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:22:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 110<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035184http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035184Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:22:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 110<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035272http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035272Tue, 18 Oct 2005 10:26:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 201<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035247http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035247Tue, 18 Oct 2005 10:26:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 111<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035265http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035265Tue, 18 Oct 2005 10:26:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 201<br /><b>Subject:</b> Public Meeting on Medicare Advantage Program (Title II); July 21, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035305http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035305Tue, 18 Oct 2005 10:26:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 211<br /><b>Subject:</b> Public Meeting on Medicare Advantage Program (Title II); July 21, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035292http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035292Tue, 18 Oct 2005 10:26:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 211<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035298http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035298Tue, 18 Oct 2005 10:26:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 211<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035253http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035253Tue, 18 Oct 2005 10:26:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 201<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035240http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035240Tue, 18 Oct 2005 10:26:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-N <br /><b>Provision #:</b> 111<br /><b>Subject:</b> Open Public Meeting Regarding the Development of the Model Guidelines for Categories and Classes of Drugs-August 27, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035318http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035318Tue, 18 Oct 2005 10:26:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 211<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035260http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035260Tue, 18 Oct 2005 10:26:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 201<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035433http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035433Tue, 18 Oct 2005 12:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 221<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035432http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035432Tue, 18 Oct 2005 12:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 221<br /><b>Subject:</b> Public Meeting on Medicare Advantage Program (Title II); July 21, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035429http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035429Tue, 18 Oct 2005 12:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 221<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035427http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035427Tue, 18 Oct 2005 12:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 221<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035765http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035765Tue, 18 Oct 2005 15:29:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 222<br /><b>Subject:</b> Public Meeting on Medicare Advantage Program (Title II); July 21, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035755http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035755Tue, 18 Oct 2005 15:29:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 222<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035771http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035771Tue, 18 Oct 2005 15:29:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 222<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035759http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035759Tue, 18 Oct 2005 15:29:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 222<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035802http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035802Tue, 18 Oct 2005 15:51:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 231<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035789http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035789Tue, 18 Oct 2005 15:51:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 223<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)-Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035795http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035795Tue, 18 Oct 2005 15:51:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 223<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035817http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035817Tue, 18 Oct 2005 15:51:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 232<br /><b>Subject:</b> Public Meeting on Medicare Advantage Program (Title II); July 21, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035811http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035811Tue, 18 Oct 2005 15:51:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 231<br /><b>Subject:</b> Public Meeting on Medicare Advantage Program (Title II); July 21, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035799http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035799Tue, 18 Oct 2005 15:51:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 231<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035785http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035785Tue, 18 Oct 2005 15:51:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 223<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035806http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035806Tue, 18 Oct 2005 15:51:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 223<br /><b>Subject:</b> Public Meeting on Medicare Advantage Program (Title II); July 21, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036002http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036002Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 402<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035942http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035942Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R68FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 306<br /><b>Subject:</b> Demonstration Project for Use of Recovery Audit Contractors<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035891http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035891Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R54CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 305<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for inhalation drugs<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035870http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035870Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R47OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 304<br /><b>Subject:</b> Extension of application of payment reform for covered outpatient drugs and biologicals to other physician services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036152http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036152Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 410<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036119http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036119Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1286-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 408<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 09/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036335http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036335Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R65FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 413<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Incentive Payment Program Improvements for Physician Scarcity<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 07/05/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036081http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036081Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 405<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036032http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036032Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R103CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 405<br /><b>Subject:</b> Improvements to Critical Access Hospital Program: Revision of Bed Limitation for Hospitals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035965http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035965Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 401<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035892http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035892Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R55CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 305<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for inhalation drugs<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036158http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036158Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1492-IFC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 414<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule Updates Beginning July 1, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 07/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036048http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036048Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R15BP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 408<br /><b>Subject:</b> Recognition of Attending Nurse Practitioners as Attending Physicians to Serve Hospice Patients<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/04/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036017http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036017Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 403<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035943http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035943Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R74FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 306<br /><b>Subject:</b> Demonstration Project for Use of Recovery Audit Contractors<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035898http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035898Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R110CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 305<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for inhalation drugs<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035872http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035872Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R110CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 304<br /><b>Subject:</b> Extension of application of payment reform for covered outpatient drugs and biologicals to other physician services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036154http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036154Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-FC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 413<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036338http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036338Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R523CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 413<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Incentive Payment Program Improvements for Physician Scarcity<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 07/05/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035919http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035919Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R119CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 305<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for inhalation drugs<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036035http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036035Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R285CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 405<br /><b>Subject:</b> Improvements to Critical Access Hospital Program: Revision of Bed Limitation for Hospitals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035996http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035996Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 402<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035873http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035873Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R119CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 304<br /><b>Subject:</b> Extension of application of payment reform for covered outpatient drugs and biologicals to other physician services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036101http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036101Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 406<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036297http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036297Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R28OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 412<br /><b>Subject:</b> Establishment of Floor on Work Geographic Adjustment<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036057http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036057Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R22BP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 408<br /><b>Subject:</b> Re-issued<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/04/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036070http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036070Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R304CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 408<br /><b>Subject:</b> Re-issued<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/04/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036042http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036042Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R276CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 405<br /><b>Subject:</b> Improvements to Critical Access Hospital Program: Revision of Bed Limitation for Hospitals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035971http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035971Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R64OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 402<br /><b>Subject:</b> Beginning in FY 2004, the formula currently used to calculate the DSH adjustment...<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/05/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035922http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035922Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R27MSP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 306<br /><b>Subject:</b> Demonstration Project for Use of Recovery Audit Contractors<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/25/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035894http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035894Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R75CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 305<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for inhalation drugs<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035874http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035874Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1372-IFC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 305<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Medicare Payment for Drugs and Physician Fee Schedule Payments for Calendar Year 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035871http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035871Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R75CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 304<br /><b>Subject:</b> Extension of application of payment reform for covered outpatient drugs and biologicals to other physician services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036139http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036139Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R20DEMO<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 410(a)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program--The provision establishes a 5-year demonstration program ...<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 03/04/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036134http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036134Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R390CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 410<br /><b>Subject:</b> Exclusion of Certain Rural Health Clinic and Federally Qualified Health Center Services from the Prospective Payment System for Skilled Nursing Facilities<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036337http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036337Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R530CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 413<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Incentive Payment Program Improvements for Physician Scarcity<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 07/05/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036045http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036045Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R465CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 405<br /><b>Subject:</b> Improvements to Critical Access Hospital Program: Revision of Bed Limitation for Hospitals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 07/05/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036031http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036031Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R68CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 405<br /><b>Subject:</b> Improvements to Critical Access Hospital Program: Revision of Bed Limitation for Hospitals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035961http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035961Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 401<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035869http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035869Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R55CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 304<br /><b>Subject:</b> Extension of application of payment reform for covered outpatient drugs and biologicals to other physician services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036098http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036098Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 405<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036322http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036322Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R57FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 413<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Incentive Payment Program Improvements for Physician Scarcity<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/04/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035949http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035949Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R64OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 401<br /><b>Subject:</b> Equalizing urban and rural standardized payment amounts under the Medicare Inpatient Hospital Prospective Payment System<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035938http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035938Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R24DEMO<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 306<br /><b>Subject:</b> Demonstration Project for Use of Recovery Audit Contractors<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/25/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035877http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035877Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 305<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036142http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036142Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 410<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036020http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036020Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 403<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035941http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035941Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R68FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 306<br /><b>Subject:</b> Demonstration Project for Use of Recovery Audit Contractors<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036366http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036366Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R320CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 414<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Rural and Urban Ambulance Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/02/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036344http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036344Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R220CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 414<br /><b>Subject:</b> Re-issued<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 07/06/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036156http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036156Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 413<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 11/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036136http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036136Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R20DEMO<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 410(a)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program--The provision establishes a 5-year demonstration program ...<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 03/04/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036063http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036063Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R205CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 408<br /><b>Subject:</b> Recognition of Attending Nurse Practitioners as Attending Physicians to Serve Hospice Patients<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/04/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036029http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036029Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R63CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 405<br /><b>Subject:</b> Improvements to Critical Access Hospital Program: Revision of Bed Limitation for Hospitals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035944http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035944Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R16OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 401<br /><b>Subject:</b> Equalizing urban and rural standardized payment amounts under the Medicare Inpatient Hospital Prospective Payment System<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035932http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035932Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R68FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 306<br /><b>Subject:</b> Demonstration Project for Use of Recovery Audit Contractors<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/25/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036105http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036105Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 406<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036342http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036342Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R88CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 414<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Rural and Urban Ambulance Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 07/05/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036163http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036163Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R30OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 411<br /><b>Subject:</b> 2-Year Extension of Hold Harmless Provisions for Small Rural Hospitals and Sole Community Hospitals Under the Prospective Payment System for Hospital Outpatient Department Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036155http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036155Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 413<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005--Correcting Amendment<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035885http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035885Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:27:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 305<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036024http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036024Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:37:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1265-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 701<br /><b>Subject:</b> Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036016http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036016Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:37:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R59OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 701<br /><b>Subject:</b> Home health prospective payment system (PPS) update<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035998http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035998Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:37:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-5037-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 651<br /><b>Subject:</b> Demonstration for Coverage of Chiropractic Services Under Medicare<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036038http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036038Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:37:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R18DEMO<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 702<br /><b>Subject:</b> Establishes a 2-year demonstration to test an expanded homebound definition...<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 07/05/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036030http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036030Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:37:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1265-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 701<br /><b>Subject:</b> Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036036http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036036Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:37:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R3DEMO<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 702<br /><b>Subject:</b> Establishes a 2-year demonstration to test an expanded homebound definition...<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/04/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036108http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036108Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R61OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 711<br /><b>Subject:</b> Reinstates the freeze on further updates to hospitals with per resident amounts above 140 percent of the national average<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 4/1/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036099http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036099Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 713<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036271http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036271Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R61OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 713<br /><b>Subject:</b> Treatment of volunteer supervision<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 1/1/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036041http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036041Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R17DEMO<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 703<br /><b>Subject:</b> Furnished by Certain Indian Hospitals and Clinics<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 07/05/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036083http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036083Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 711<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036283http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036283Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R256CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 721<br /><b>Subject:</b> Voluntary Chronic Care Improvement Under Traditional Fee-For-Service<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036094http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036094Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 712<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036292http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036292Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R131OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 731<br /><b>Subject:</b> Improvements in National and Local Coverage Determination Process to Respond to Changes in Technology<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036277http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036277Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-5004-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 721<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chronic Care Improvement Program<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 12/08/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036286http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036286Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R5DEMO<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 721<br /><b>Subject:</b> Voluntary Chronic Care Improvement Under Traditional Fee-For-Service<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036112http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036112Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R61OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 712<br /><b>Subject:</b> Exception to initial residency period for geriatric residency or fellowship programs<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 1/1/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036359http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036359Wed, 19 Oct 2005 14:19:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4106-PN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 722<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes in Medicare Advantage Deeming Authority<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036362http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036362Wed, 19 Oct 2005 14:19:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-3141-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 731<br /><b>Subject:</b> Procedure for Producing Guidance Documents Describing Medicare's Coverage Process<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036374http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036374Wed, 19 Oct 2005 14:19:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 732<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005 - Correcting Amendment<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036617http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036617Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 236<br /><b>Subject:</b> Public Meeting on Medicare Advantage Program (Title II); July 21, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036607http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036607Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 232<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036597http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036597Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 234<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036618http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036618Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 237<br /><b>Subject:</b> Public Meeting on Medicare Advantage Program (Title II); July 21, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036608http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036608Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 233<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036598http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036598Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 235<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036610http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036610Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 235<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036600http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036600Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 237<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036611http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036611Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 235<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036601http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036601Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 232<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036612http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036612Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 236<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036609http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036609Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 234<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036602http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036602Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 233<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036599http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036599Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 236<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036616http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036616Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 235<br /><b>Subject:</b> Public Meeting on Medicare Advantage Program (Title II); July 21, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036606http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036606Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 237<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036596http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036596Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 233<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036614http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036614Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 233<br /><b>Subject:</b> Public Meeting on Medicare Advantage Program (Title II); July 21, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036604http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036604Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 235<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036594http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036594Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 231<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036615http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036615Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 234<br /><b>Subject:</b> Public Meeting on Medicare Advantage Program (Title II); July 21, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036605http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036605Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 236<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036595http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036595Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 232<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036613http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036613Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 237<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036603http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036603Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4069-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 234<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Advantage Program (Title II)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036753http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036753Thu, 20 Oct 2005 11:41:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R456CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 732<br /><b>Subject:</b> Extension of Treatment of Certain Physician Pathology Services Under Medicare - Rescinded<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 07/05/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036750http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS036750Thu, 20 Oct 2005 11:41:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R382CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 732<br /><b>Subject:</b> Extension of Treatment of Certain Physician Pathology Services Under Medicare<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037133http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037133Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:12:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4004-FC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 937<br /><b>Subject:</b> Expedited Determination Procedures for Provider Service Terminations (BIPA 521)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 11/15/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037137http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037137Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:12:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4064-IFC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 939<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to the Appeals Process for Initial Claims Determinations<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 12/08/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037120http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037120Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:12:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-8020-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 811<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Part B Monthly Actuarial Rates and Premium Rate Beginning January 1, 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 09/30/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037122http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037122Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:12:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-9026-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 902<br /><b>Subject:</b> Schedule for Publishing Medicare Final Regulations after a Proposed or Interim Final Regulation <br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 12/08/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037139http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037139Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:12:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 942<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005--Correcting Amendment<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037119http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037119Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:12:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 732<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 11/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037140http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037140Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:12:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 942<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 11/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037138http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037138Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:12:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4064-IFC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 940<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to the Appeals Process for Initial Claims Determinations<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 12/08/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037123http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037123Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:12:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1219-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 911<br /><b>Subject:</b> DMERC Service Areas and Related Matters<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037161http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037161Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:12:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1269-N3<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 945<br /><b>Subject:</b> EMTALA Technical Advisory Group Meeting and Announcement of Members--March 30, 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037125http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037125Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:12:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 926<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037169http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037169Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:12:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1269-N4<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 945<br /><b>Subject:</b> EMTALA Technical Advisory Group Meeting--June 15-17, 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037126http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037126Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:12:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4064-IFC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 932<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to the Appeals Process for Initial Claims Determinations<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 12/08/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037142http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037142Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:12:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1269-N2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 945<br /><b>Subject:</b> Second Request for Nominations for Two Specific Categories of Members of the EMTALA Technical Advisory Group<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037124http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037124Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:12:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1219-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 911<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes in Geographical Boundaries of Durable Medical Equipment Regional Service Areas<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037127http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037127Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:12:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4064-IFC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 933<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to the Appeals Process for Initial Claims Determinations<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 12/08/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037195http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037195Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:57:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 952<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 11/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037171http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037171Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:57:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-6019-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 949<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revised Civil Money Penalties, Assessments, Exclusions, and Related Appeals Procedures<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 12/08/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037312http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037312Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:57:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1269-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 945<br /><b>Subject:</b> Establishment of an EMTALA Technical Advisory Group and Solicitation for New Members<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037205http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037205Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:57:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-2209-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 1001<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments--Institutions for Mental Disease (IMDs)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037172http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037172Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:57:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 951<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037198http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037198Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:57:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-2062-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 1001<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Payments--Institutions for Mental Disease (IMDs)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 12/08/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037237http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037237Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:57:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4088-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 1860<br /><b>Subject:</b> Part D Reinsurance Payment Demonstration<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037186http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037186Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:57:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 952<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005--Correcting Amendment<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037223http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037223Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:57:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 1860<br /><b>Subject:</b> Open Public Meeting Regarding the Development of the Model Guidelines for Categories and Classes of Drugs-August 27, 2004<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037209http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037209Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:57:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-0011-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 1860<br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Prescribing; Medicare Modernization Act<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 09/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037243http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037243Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:57:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-6027-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 1860<br /><b>Subject:</b> Open Door Forum September 30, 2004--Requirements for Coordination Between Plans Primary or Secondary to Part D Under the MMA<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 7/1/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037213http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037213Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:57:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 1860<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title 1)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037170http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037170Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:57:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1286-F <br /><b>Provision #:</b> 946<br /><b>Subject:</b> Hospice Wage Index for FY 2006<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 09/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037231http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037231Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:57:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 1860<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037219http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037219Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:57:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 1860<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title 1)- Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037201http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037201Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:57:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-2198-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 1001<br /><b>Subject:</b> DSH Hospital Programs<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 12/08/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037666http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037666Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R76FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 932<br /><b>Subject:</b> Transfer of Responsibility for Medicare Appeals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037728http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037728Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R228CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 943<br /><b>Subject:</b> Treatment of Hospitals for Certain Services Under Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Provisions<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 8/16/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037697http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037697Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R108PI<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 935<br /><b>Subject:</b> Recovery of Overpayments--Describes the rights of a provider when under audit by a Medicare contractor...<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 5/31/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037756http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037756Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> N/A<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 921<br /><b>Subject:</b> Provider Education and Technical Assistance<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending (1/3/2005)<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037734http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037734Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R111CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 952<br /><b>Subject:</b> Allows physicians to reassign payment for Medicare covered services to entities...<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 03/12/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037680http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037680Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R76FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 933(d)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Transfer of Responsibility for Medicare Appeals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037674http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037674Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R76FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 933(b)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Transfer of Responsibility for Medicare Appeals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037662http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037662Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R76FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 931<br /><b>Subject:</b> Transfer of Responsibility for Medicare Appeals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037687http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037687Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R54FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 935<br /><b>Subject:</b> Recovery of Overpayments<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/25/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037633http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037633Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R161OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 911<br /><b>Subject:</b> Consolidation and flexibility in contracting<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 08/08/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037758http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037758Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> N/A<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 935<br /><b>Subject:</b> Recovery of Overpayments<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending (5/31/2005)<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037704http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037704Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R55FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 940<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Appeals Timeframes and Amounts<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 11/15/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037692http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037692Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R96PI<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 935<br /><b>Subject:</b> Recovery of Overpayments<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 02/14/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037821http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037821Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> N/A<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 940<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Appeals Timeframes and Amounts<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending (11/15/2004)<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037655http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037655Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R113OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 921<br /><b>Subject:</b> Provider Contact Centers Training Program<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 09/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037647http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037647Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R13COM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 921<br /><b>Subject:</b> Provider Contact Centers Training Program<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 09/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037762http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037762Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> N/A<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 938<br /><b>Subject:</b> Prior Determination Process for Certain Items and Services; Advance Beneficiary Notices...<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending (1/3/2005)<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037737http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037737Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R228CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 952<br /><b>Subject:</b> Allows physicians to reassign payment for Medicare covered services to entities...<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 03/12/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037702http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037702Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R96OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 940<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Appeals Timeframes and Amounts<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037851http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037851Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> N/A<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 940<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Appeals Timeframes and Amounts<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending (11/15/2004)<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037760http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037760Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> N/A<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 938<br /><b>Subject:</b> Prior Determination Process for Certain Items and Services; Advance Beneficiary Notices...<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending (1/3/2005)<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037683http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037683Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R90PI<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 934<br /><b>Subject:</b> Prepayment Review<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/10/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037635http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037635Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R34MSP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 911<br /><b>Subject:</b> Consolidation and flexibility in contracting<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 09/07/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037627http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037627Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R97OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 911<br /><b>Subject:</b> Consolidation and flexibility in contracting<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037752http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037752Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> N/A<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 731<br /><b>Subject:</b> Improvements in National and Local Coverage Determination Process to Respond to Changes in Technology<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending (1/3/2005)<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037726http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037726Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R11MSP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 943<br /><b>Subject:</b> Treatment of Hospitals for Certain Services Under Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Provisions<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 3/29/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037825http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037825Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> N/A<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 940<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Appeals Timeframes and Amounts<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending (11/15/2004)<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037641http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037641Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R5SS<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 912<br /><b>Subject:</b> Requirements for Information Security for Medicare Administrative Contractors<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 2/28/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037617http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037617Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R18NCD<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 733<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Pancreatic Islet Cell Investigational Transplants for Medicare Beneficiaries in Clinical Trials<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/4/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037676http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037676Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R76FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 933(c)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Transfer of Responsibility for Medicare Appeals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037670http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037670Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R76FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 933(a0<br /><b>Subject:</b> Transfer of Responsibility for Medicare Appeals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037923http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037923Mon, 24 Oct 2005 08:01:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> N/A<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 942<br /><b>Subject:</b> Improvement in oversight of technology and coverage<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037924http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037924Mon, 24 Oct 2005 08:01:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> N/A<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 942<br /><b>Subject:</b> Improvement in oversight of technology and coverage<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037925http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037925Mon, 24 Oct 2005 08:01:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R84PI<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 944<br /><b>Subject:</b> EMTALA Improvements - Recinded<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 11/22/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037926http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037926Mon, 24 Oct 2005 08:01:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R86PI<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 944<br /><b>Subject:</b> EMTALA Improvements - Reissued<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 11/22/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051048http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051048Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R739CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 903<br /><b>Subject:</b> Compliance with Changes in Regulations and Policies<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 02/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050967http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050967Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> n/a<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 933(dc)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Medicare Appeals Process<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050948http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050948Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> n/a<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 932<br /><b>Subject:</b> Process for Expedited Access to Review<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050930http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050930Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> n/a<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 623(e)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment For Renal Dialysis Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050842http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050842Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R748CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 302<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Durable Medicare Equipment; Competitive Acquisition of Certain Items and Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/25/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050978http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050978Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> n/a<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 935<br /><b>Subject:</b> Recovery of Overpayments<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050953http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050953Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> n/a<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 933(a)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Process for Expedited Access to Review<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050982http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050982Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> n/a<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 939<br /><b>Subject:</b> Appeals by Providers when there is no Other Party Available<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050867http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050867Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R128PI<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 302<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Durable Medicare Equipment; Competitive Acquisition of Certain Items and Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051065http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051065Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R38MSP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 911<br /><b>Subject:</b> Consolidation and flexibility in contracting<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/14/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050974http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050974Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> n/a<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 933(d)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Medicare Appeals Process<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050959http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050959Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> n/a<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 933(b)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Medicare Appeals Process<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050877http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050877Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R731CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050964http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050964Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> n/a<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 933(c)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Medicare Appeals Process<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050942http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050942Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> n/a<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 931<br /><b>Subject:</b> Transfer of Responsibility for Medicare Appeals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050904http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050904Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R738CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303(h)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment Reform for Covered Outpatient Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050935http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050935Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> n/a<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 921<br /><b>Subject:</b> Consolidation and flexibility in contracting<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050895http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050895Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R715CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303(d)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment Reform for Covered Outpatient Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050918http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050918Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> n/a<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 410<br /><b>Subject:</b> Exclusion of Certain Rural Health Clinic and Federally Qualified Health Center Services from the Prospective Payment System for Skilled Nursing Facilities<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051073http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051073Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R14COM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 921<br /><b>Subject:</b> Provider Education and Technical Assistance<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050985http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050985Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> n/a<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 940<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Appeals Timeframes and Amounts<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050883http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050883Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R729CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 11/28/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051126http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051126Wed, 07 Dec 2005 15:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> n/a<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 413<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Incentive Payment Program Improvements for Physician Scarcity<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pending<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051132http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051132Wed, 07 Dec 2005 15:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R699CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303(d)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment Reform for Covered Outpatient Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/03/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051129http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051129Wed, 07 Dec 2005 15:58:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R29DEMO<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 646<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Health Care Quality Demonstration Programs<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054973http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054973Thu, 05 Jan 2006 15:54:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R86FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 931<br /><b>Subject:</b> Transfer of Responsibility for Medicare Appeals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/01/06<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055068http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055068Mon, 09 Jan 2006 09:05:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R86FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 932<br /><b>Subject:</b> Process for Expedited Access to Review<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/01/06<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055070http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055070Mon, 09 Jan 2006 09:46:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R86FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 933 (a)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revision to the Medicare Appeals Process<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/01/06<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055082http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055082Mon, 09 Jan 2006 10:18:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1329-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 503<br /><b>Subject:</b> New Technology Town Hall Meeting -February 16, 2006<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 12/23/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056807http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056807Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R781CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 623(f)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revised Manual Instructions for Processing End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Exceptions Under the Composite Rate Reimbursement System<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/17/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056806http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056806Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R87FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 939<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Carrier Demand Letter Appeals Language<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056808http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056808Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R809CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 706<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Payment Rates for Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution Services Furnished in the Home, Calendar Year 2006<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 02/13/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056804http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056804Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R87FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 940<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Carrier Demand Letter Appeals Language<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056810http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056810Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R88FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 413(a)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to IOM 100-06, Sections 290.7 and 290.8<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 02/06/06<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056805http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056805Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R87FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 933(a)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Carrier Demand Letter Appeals Language<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056809http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056809Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R807CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 413(a)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revision to IOM 100-4, Chapter 12, Sections 90.4.1.1 and 90.4.2<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 02/06/06<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058858http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058858Wed, 01 Mar 2006 14:30:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-0011-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 1860<br /><b>Subject:</b> E-Prescribing and the Prescription Drug Program<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061157http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061157Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:19:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-6272-IFC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 301<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Amendments<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 02/24/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061163http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061163Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:55:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1269-N7<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 945<br /><b>Subject:</b> Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) Technical Advisory Group (TAG) Announcement of a New Member<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 03/24/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061170http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061170Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:21:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R876CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment Reform for Covered Outpatient Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/03/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061171http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061171Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:35:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R857CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment Reform for Covered Outpatient Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 03/17/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061172http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061172Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:43:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R841CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment Reform for Covered Outpatient Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 07/03/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061173http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061173Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:47:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R866CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment Reform for Covered Outpatient Drugs and Biologicals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 07/03/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061174http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061174Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:50:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R48NCD<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 731<br /><b>Subject:</b> Improvements in National and Local Coverage Determination Process to Respond to Changes in Technology<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 06/19/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061175http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061175Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:54:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R47NCD<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 731<br /><b>Subject:</b> Improvements in National and Local Coverage Determination Process to Respond to Changes in Technology<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061180http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061180Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:57:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R47MSP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 911<br /><b>Subject:</b> Increased Flexibility in Medicare Administration<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/10/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061181http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061181Fri, 31 Mar 2006 12:21:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R861CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 911(d)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Increased Flexibility in Medicare Administration - Limitation on liability<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 03/02/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061182http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061182Fri, 31 Mar 2006 12:51:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R862CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 931<br /><b>Subject:</b> Transfer of Responsibility for Medicare Appeals<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 03/17/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061184http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061184Fri, 31 Mar 2006 13:11:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R862CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 933<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Medicare Appeals Process<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 03/17/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061183http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061183Fri, 31 Mar 2006 13:11:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R862CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 932<br /><b>Subject:</b> Process for Expedited Access to Review<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 03/17/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062232http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062232Mon, 01 May 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R216OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 911<br /><b>Subject:</b> Contractor Number Change for Noridian Administrative Services Idaho and Oregon Part A Workload<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 05/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062221http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062221Mon, 01 May 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-3017-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 302<br /><b>Subject:</b> Conditions for Coverage for Payment of Power-Operated Vehicles (Scooters)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/05/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062230http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062230Mon, 01 May 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R44DEMO<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 703<br /><b>Subject:</b> Additional Billing Guidance for HHA Sites in the Demonstration Project for Medical Adult Day-Care (MMA Section 703)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 05/08/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062231http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062231Mon, 01 May 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R45DEMO<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 410A<br /><b>Subject:</b> Method of Cost Settlement for Inpatient Services for Rural Hospital Participating under Demonstration Authorized by Section 410A of the Medicare Modernization Act<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 07/14/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062220http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062220Mon, 01 May 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-6002-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 936<br /><b>Subject:</b> Requirements for Providers and Suppliers to Establish and Maintain Medicare Enrollment<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/21/06<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062222http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062222Mon, 01 May 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1481-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 945<br /><b>Subject:</b> EMTALA Technical Advisory Group Meeting -- May 1-2, 2006<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/07/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS064021http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS064021Wed, 31 May 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R223OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 911<br /><b>Subject:</b> Contractor Number Changes for National Heritage Insurance Company-Jurisdiction A DME MAC Workload and AdminaStar Federal, Inc-Jurisdiction BDME MAC Workload<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 07/03/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS064016http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS064016Wed, 31 May 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1270-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 302<br /><b>Subject:</b> Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Published 05/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061159http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS061159Wed, 31 May 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1324-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 924<br /><b>Subject:</b> Public Meeting for New Clinical Laboratory Tests<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Published 05/26/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS064018http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS064018Wed, 31 May 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R932CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303(d)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) for Part B Drugs Physician Election<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 05/30/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS064019http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS064019Wed, 31 May 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R953CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303(d)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to CAP Drugs<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/02/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS064020http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS064020Wed, 31 May 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R147PI<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 731<br /><b>Subject:</b> Evaluation of LCD Topics for NCD Consideration<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 06/19/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS064022http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS064022Wed, 31 May 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R224OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 911<br /><b>Subject:</b> (MMA) A/B MAC Implementation (FISS and CWF)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/02/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS064299http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS064299Tue, 06 Jun 2006 09:11:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4063-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 101<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card; Revision of Marketing Rules for Endorsed Drug Card Sponsors<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS064310http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS064310Tue, 06 Jun 2006 10:42:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-4068-F2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 101<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title 1)-Clarification<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS064312http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS064312Tue, 06 Jun 2006 11:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1320-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 1016<br /><b>Subject:</b> Health Care Infrastructure Improvement Program; Forgiveness of Indebtedness<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Published 09/30/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS064330http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS064330Tue, 06 Jun 2006 14:06:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1287-IFC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 1016<br /><b>Subject:</b> Health Care Infrastructure Improvement Program; Selection Criteria of Loan Program for Qualifying Hospitals Engaged in Cancer-Related Health Care<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Published 09/30/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183686http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183686Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:01:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R96FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 933<br /><b>Subject:</b> Development of New Report to Capture BIPA and MMA Appeals Data<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> July 1, 2006/July 3, 2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183678http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183678Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:01:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R968CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303(a)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chemotherapy Administration and Nonchemotherapy Injection and Infusion Coding and Payment Policy - Update to Pub. 100-04 Medicare Claims Processing Manual<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> June 26, 2006/June 26, 2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183676http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183676Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:01:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R961CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 731<br /><b>Subject:</b> Home Use of Oxygen in Approved Clinical Trails<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> March 20, 2006/October 2, 2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183715http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183715Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:01:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1303-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 1860<br /><b>Subject:</b> Physicians' Referrals to Health Care Entities With Which They Have Financial Relationships--E-Prescribing Exception<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 10/11/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183685http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183685Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:01:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R96FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 932<br /><b>Subject:</b> Development of New Report to Capture BIPA and MMA Appeals Data<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> July 1, 2006/July 3, 2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183679http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183679Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:01:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R96FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 930<br /><b>Subject:</b> Development of New Report to Capture BIPA and MMA Appeals Data<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> July 1, 2006/July 3, 2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183680http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183680Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:01:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R96FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 931<br /><b>Subject:</b> Development of New Report to Capture BIPA and MMA Appeals Data<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> July 1, 2006/July 3, 2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183677http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183677Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:01:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R57NCD<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 731<br /><b>Subject:</b> Home Use of Oxygen in Approved Clinical Trials<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> March 20, 2006/October 2, 2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183690http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183690Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:01:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R974CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303(c)<br /><b>Subject:</b> July 2006 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective July 1, 2006, and Revisions to January 2006 and April 2006 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> July 1, 2006/July 3, 2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1185027http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1185027Mon, 31 Jul 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R151PI<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 936<br /><b>Subject:</b> Provider Enrollment Appeals Process<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 08/14/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186460http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186460Wed, 30 Aug 2006 15:28:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R49DEMO<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 302(b)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Competitive Bidding Demonstration-Phase 1 of 2<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> January 1, 2006/January 2, 200<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183711http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183711Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1303-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 1860<br /><b>Subject:</b> Physicians' Referrals to Health Care Entities with Which They Have Financial Relationships --E-Prescribing Exception<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 08/08/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1185029http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1185029Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-5030-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 434<br /><b>Subject:</b> Frontier Extended Stay Clinic Demonstration<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 08/25/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186467http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186467Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R104FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 306<br /><b>Subject:</b> Updated Procedures for AC Communication with RAC<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> September 11, 2006/September 1<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186466http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186466Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R1034CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303(d)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP)-Claim Processing for Not Otherwise Classified (NOC) Drugs<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> January 1, 2006/January 2, 200<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186469http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186469Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R233OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 935<br /><b>Subject:</b> Enhance the Multi Carrier System (MCS) to Enable Payments to be Reduced by the Amount of the Corresponding Outstanding Account Receivable <br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> January 1, 2006/January 2, 200<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186468http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186468Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R1021CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 413(b)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Annual Update for the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Bonus Payment<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> January 1, 2006/January 2, 200<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186463http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186463Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R156PI<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 302(a)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Evidence of Medical Necessity: Wheelchair and Power-Operated Vehicle (POV) Claims (Clarification of CR 3952, Transmittal #128, dated October 28, 2005)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> June 5, 2006/September 18, 200<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183706http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1183706Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:01:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-8030-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 629<br /><b>Subject:</b> Part B Monthly Actuarial Rates and Premium Rate Beginning January 1, 2007<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 09/18/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186994http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186994Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R236OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 911<br /><b>Subject:</b> New Contractor Numbers for Jurisdiction 3 Part AB Medicare Administrative Services (MAC) Workload<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> eff.10/01/2006 imp.10/02/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186993http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186993Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R237OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 911<br /><b>Subject:</b> New Contractor Number for the Jurisdiction D DME MAC Workload for Noridian Administrative Services, LLC<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> eff. 09/30/2006 imp.10/02/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186992http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186992Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R1046CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 732<br /><b>Subject:</b> Independent Laboratory Billing for the Technical Component (TC) of Physician Pathology Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> eff.12/01/2006 imp.12/01/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187187http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187187Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-FC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 952<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 11/15/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187184http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187184Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-3844-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 946<br /><b>Subject:</b> Hospice Care Conditions of Participation<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 05/27/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187183http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187183Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-FC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 942<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 11/15/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187176http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187176Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1293-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 942<br /><b>Subject:</b> Public Meeting for New Clinical Laboratory Tests Payment Determinations--July 18, 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 05/27/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187175http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187175Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-6024-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 938<br /><b>Subject:</b> Prior Determination Process for Certain Items and Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 08/30/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187174http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187174Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-6022-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 934<br /><b>Subject:</b> Termination of Non-Random Prepayment Medical Review<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 10/07/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187170http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187170Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 713<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 05/18/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187169http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187169Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 712<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 05/18/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187168http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187168Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 711<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 05/18/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187080http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187080Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-6025-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 935<br /><b>Subject:</b> Limitation on Recoupment of Overpayments<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 09/22/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187014http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187014Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1488-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 1016<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems and FY 2007 Rates (Health Care Infrastructure Improvement Program; Selection Criteria of Loan Program for Qualifying Hospitals Engaged in Cancer-Related Health Care Health Care Infrastructure Improvement Program; Forgiveness of Indebtedness)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 08/18/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187010http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187010Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-5043-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 636<br /><b>Subject:</b> Physician-Hospital Collaboration Demonstration<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 09/11/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187186http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187186Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 951<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 05/18/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187173http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187173Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1428-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 926<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2005 Rates<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 05/18/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187172http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187172Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1429-FC<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 732<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 11/15/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187146http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187146Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-5022-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 703<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medical Adult Day-Care Services Demonstration<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 06/24/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187142http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187142Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-5029-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 409<br /><b>Subject:</b> Rural Hospice Demonstration Project<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 04/07/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187130http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187130Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-3844-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 408<br /><b>Subject:</b> Hospice Care Conditions of Participation<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 05/27/2005<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186991http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186991Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R1057CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 621(a)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Maintenance and Update of the Temporary Hook Created to Hold OPPS Claims that Include Certain Drug HCPCS Codes<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> eff.01/01/2006 imp. 01/02/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186990http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186990Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R1059CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303(c)<br /><b>Subject:</b> October 2006 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective October 1, 2006, and Revisions to January 2006, April 2006 and July 2006 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> eff.10/01/2006 imp.10/02/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186989http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186989Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R1034CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 302<br /><b>Subject:</b> Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP)-Claim Processing for Not Otherwise Classified (NOC) Drugs<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> eff.01/01/2006 imp.01/02/200<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186988http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1186988Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R157PI<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 302<br /><b>Subject:</b> Evidence of Medical Necessity: Wheelchair and Power-Operated Vehicle (POV) Claims (Clarification of CR 3952, Transmittal 128, dated October 28, 2005<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> eff. 06/05/2006 imp.10/16/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187009http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1187009Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-6040-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 302<br /><b>Subject:</b> Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Supplier Accreditation Applications from Independent Accrediting Bodies<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 08/16/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1188141http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1188141Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-2243-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 1001<br /><b>Subject:</b> Fiscal Year Disproportionate Share Hospital Allotments and Disproportionate Share Hospital Institutions for Mental Disease Limits<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 10/03/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1188142http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1188142Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R1076CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303(d)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP):Instructions on Special CAP Appeals Requirement and Delivery of Dispute Resolution Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 07/01/06 / 11/13/06<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1188140http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1188140Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1481-N2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 945<br /><b>Subject:</b> EMTALA Technical Advisory Group Meeting -- November 2-3, 2006<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 09/29/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1188143http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1188143Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:07:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R165PI<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 911<br /><b>Subject:</b> Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs) Adoption or Rejection of LCDs Recommended by Durable Medicare Equipment Program Safeguard Contractors (DME PSCs)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 09/11/06 / 10/26/06<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1188144http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1188144Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:13:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R1079CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 935<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Process for Recovering Medicare Payments for Home Health Prospective Payment System (HHPPS) Claims Failing to Report Prior Hospitalization<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01/18/07 / 01/18/07<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1188146http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1188146Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:17:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R1069CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 937<br /><b>Subject:</b> Re-openings and Revisions of Claim Determinations and Decisions<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 11/29/06 / 11/29/06<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1189351http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1189351Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R1088CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 303(d)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Coordination of Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Claims for the Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01-01-07/ 01-02-07<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1189356http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1189356Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R248OTN<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 911<br /><b>Subject:</b> Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Interface in FISS<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01-01-07/01-02-07<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1189355http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1189355Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R111FM<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 935<br /><b>Subject:</b> Financial Reporting of Delinquent Debts After the MMA Section 935 Appeal Process<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04-01-07/04-02-07<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1189354http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1189354Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R1098CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 732<br /><b>Subject:</b> Duplicate Claim for Inpatient/Outpatient Services<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04-01-07/04-02-07<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1189353http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1189353Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R1090CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 911<br /><b>Subject:</b> MSN Appeals and Written Correspondence Address Changes for J3 MAC only<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04-01-07/04-02-07<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1189352http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1189352Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R50DEMO<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 302(b)<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lab Competitive Bidding<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04-01-07/04-02-07<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1188139http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1188139Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-6032-P<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 935<br /><b>Subject:</b> Use of Repayment Plans<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> Pub. 11/27/2006<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1190609http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1190609Mon, 01 Jan 2007 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R1122CP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 628<br /><b>Subject:</b> 2007 Annual Update for Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule and Laboratory Services Subject to Reasonable Charge Payment<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01-01-2007/01-02-2007<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1190608http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1190608Mon, 01 Jan 2007 18:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> R61BP<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 623<br /><b>Subject:</b> Implementation of Changes in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Payment for Calendar Year (CY) 2007<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 01-01-2007/01-02-2007<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1188138http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1188138Fri, 18 May 2007 11:25:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1270-F<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 302<br /><b>Subject:</b> Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 04/10/2007<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1199348http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1199348Tue, 22 May 2007 14:00:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-1546-N<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 924<br /><b>Subject:</b> Public Meeting for Payment for New Clinical Laboratory Test July 16, 2007<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 05/25/2007<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1190627http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MMAUpdate/MMU/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1190627Tue, 22 May 2007 14:07:00 EST<b>File Name/File Code:</b> CMS-6003-P2<br /><b>Provision #:</b> 936<br /><b>Subject:</b> Appeals of CMS or Contractor Determination When a Provider or Supplier Fails to Meet the Requirements for Medicare Billing<br /><b>Effective/Implementation Date:</b> 03/02/2007<br />