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Dear Providers,
As you know, the Medicare Learning Network is constantly developing new training and educational materials. As these products are being developed, we would greatly benefit from the input of physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals as to how they can be improved and made more helpful to you. Participating in pilot tests of our products would give you the opportunity to assure we are able to meet your needs, and your comments would be greatly appreciated! If you are interested in becoming a pilot tester, please send the following information to the Medicare Learning Network at mln@cms.hhs.gov;

  • Full name
  • Type of provider
  • Business
  • Address (including city, state, and zip code)
  • Phone number and fax number

Thank you for your consideration and we hope to hear from you soon.

*While we are grateful for all pilot test volunteers, we currently have a shortage of physician volunteers and would particularly appreciate their help. Thank you!


  • January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month ~ In recognition of National Glaucoma Awareness Month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reminds health care professionals that Medicare provides coverage of a comprehensive annual glaucoma screening exam for seniors and others with Medicare at high risk for developing glaucoma. To read the entire message please select the title from the Downloads section below. (Posted January 7, 2008)
  • The publication titled Medicare Billing Information for Rural Providers, Suppliers, and Physicians (revised October 2008), which consists of charts that provide Medicare billing information for Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Critical Access Hospitals, and Swing Beds, is now available in print format. To place your order, select "MLN Product Ordering Page" in the "Related Links Inside CMS" section below. (Posted January 6, 2009)
  • The ABC's of Providing the Initial Preventive Physical Examination (January 2009) quick reference information resource is now available in downloadable format. This handy reference tool can be used by Medicare fee-for-service physicians and qualified non-physician practitioners as a guide when providing the initial preventive physical examination (IPPE) (also known as the "Welcome to Medicare" Physical Exam or the "Welcome to Medicare" Visit). The two-sided reference identifies the components and elements of the IPPE, and provides eligibility requirements, procedure codes to use when filing claims, FAQs, suggestions for preparing patients for the IPPE, and lists references for additional information. To view, download and print this resource, please select the title from the Download section below. (Posted January 2, 2009)

  • The Medicare Preventive Services (January 2009) Quick Reference Information resource is now available in downloadable format. This two-sided resource gives Medicare fee-for-service physicians, providers, suppliers, and other health care professionals a quick reference to Medicare's preventive services. To view, download and print this resource, please select the title from the Download section below. (Posted January 2, 2009)

  • The Expanded Benefits Brochure (January 2009) is now available in downloadable format. This tri-fold brochure provides health care professionals with an overview of Medicare's coverage of three preventive services: the initial preventive physical examination (IPPE), also known as the Welcome to "Medicare Physical" Exam or the "Welcome to Medicare" visit, ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms, and cardiovascular screening blood tests. To view, download and print the brochure please select the brochure title from the Download section below. (Posted January 2, 2009)

  • The revised publication titled Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System Fact Sheet (October 2008),which provides information about Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System rates and classification criterion, is now available in downloadable format. To view, download, or print the fact sheet, select the publication title in the Downloads Section below. (Posted December 18, 2008)

  • The revised Medicare Physician Guide: A Resource for Residents, Practicing Physicians, and Other Health Care Professionals (October 2008), which offers general information about the Medicare Program, becoming a Medicare provider or supplier, Medicare reimbursement, Medicare payment policies, evaluation and management services, protecting the Medicare Trust Fund, inquiries, overpayments, and appeals, is now available in print format. To place your order, visit http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/01_Overview.asp, scroll down to "Related Links Inside CMS" and select "MLN Product Ordering Page." (Posted December 16, 2008)
  • The Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Resources for Indian Health Care Professionals CD Rom, which provides descriptions of and links to various MLN products that can help Indian health care professionals and their staff gain a better understanding of the Medicare fee-for-service program is now available to order. To view content of CD Rom, select the CD title from the "Downloads" section below. To view a PDF file of the content found on the CD Rom, select the CD title from the "Downloads" section below. To order a free copy, select "MLN Product Ordering Page" in the "Related Links Inside CMS" section below. (Posted December 2, 2008)
  • The October 2008 Adult Immunizations brochure is now available to order. This tri-fold brochure provides fee-for-service health care professionals with an overview of Medicare's coverage of influenza, pneumococcal, and hepatitis B vaccines and their administration. To view, download, and print, select the brochure title from the Downloads section below. To order, select "MLN Product Ordering Page" in the "Related Links Inside CMS" section below. (Posted December 15, 2008)
Downloads
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month [PDF 39KB]

ABC's of Providing the Initial Preventive Physical Examination (January 2009) [PDF 369KB]

Medicare Preventive Services (January 2009) Quick Reference Information [PDF 490KB]

Expanded Benefits Brochure (January 2009) [PDF 813KB]

Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System Fact Sheet [PDF 569KB]

Adult Immunization Brochure [PDF, 657KB]

The Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Resources for Indian Health Care Professionals [PDF 412KB]
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