- CMS Announces Free Care Rule for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccination - read about how to submit claims for administration of this vaccine. Visit CMS' Web site for more information.
- Delaware Launches 2-1-1 Phone Service
- FDA Warns of Unapproved and Illegal H1N1 Drug Products Purchased Over the Internet - Tamiflu and antivirals advertised and available for purchase over the Internet may not be what they claim. Consumers should only purchase FDA-approved products from licensed pharmacies within the United States. Visit www.flu.gov for more information about available flu medications and vaccinations.
- The Delaware Health and Social Services Division of Public Health offers state updates on influenza, a state flu clinic schedule and novel H1N1 flu information.
- Scam Alert - CMS has become aware of a scam where perpetrators are sending faxes to physician offices posing as the Medicare carrier or Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC). The fax instructs physician staff to respond to a questionnaire to provide an account information update within 48 hours in order to prevent a gap in Medicare payments. The fax may have the CMS logo and/or the contractor logo to enhance the appearance of authenticity.
Medicare FFS providers, including physicians and non-physician practitioners, should be wary of this type of request. If you receive a request for information in the manner described above, please check with your contractor before submitting any information. Medicare providers should only send information to a Medicare contractor using the address found in the download section of the CMS Web site.
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