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NYSSMOH: Intravenous Vs Oral Drug Questions & Answers

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Intravenous Vs Oral Drug Questions and Answers. Disclaimer: The answers to these questions were prepared by National Government Services, to assist the provider community in understanding the coverage and reimbursement for oral and parenteral drugs. These responses reflect NGS’s understanding and implementation of CMS’ instructions, and may or may not reflect the interpretations of other contractors or agencies reviewing claims. No, the reimbursement is not dependent on the result. However, future us...

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NYSSMOH: Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents - Incorrect Denials

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Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents - Incorrect Denials. The NYSSMOH Board of Directors has contacted the Medical Director of National Government Services (Medicare) regarding the issue of incorrect denials for Erythropoiesis (see below) beginning November 2009. We have been advised that this issue will be corrected by Friday, December 11, 2009. We are also told that no action is needed by the provider and that Medicare will reprocess all claims that have denied incorrectly. NYSSMOH Board of Directors.

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NYSSMOH: New Incyte Drug for Treatment

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New Incyte Drug for Treatment. I thought you would be interested to learn that we have the new Incyte drug for the treatment of patients with large spleens in primary myelofibrosis. This is a randomized trial between the drug and a placebo. You can refer patients to any of us including Gail Roboz, Eric Feldman, Ellen Ritchie, Usuma Georgis, or me. The contact number is (212) 746-2098. Richard T. Silver, M.D. Professor of MedicineWeill Cornell Medical College. Past President, NYSSMOH. Back to Home Page.

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NYSSMOH: A Letter From Dr. Silver

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A Letter From Dr. Silver. January 11, 2010. Best regard for the New Year. Richard T. Silver, MD. Back to Home Page. PICK YOUR LATEST NEWS INFO. Board of Directors Meetings 2010. Tuesday, September 14. Tuesday, November 16. Subscribe to NYSSMOH News. New York Society of Medical Oncologists and Hematologists, Inc.,NY, NY . Phone: 845-986-3295 Fax: 845-986-3336 nyssmoh@nyssmoh.org.

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NYSSMOH: Petition to Stop Cancer Care Cuts

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Petition to Stop Cancer Care Cuts. Members are encourage to place copies of a petition aimed at asking our representatives in government to stop the continued cuts to Medicare at your front desk and in each physician’s exam room. More information can also be obtained by going to http:/ nyssmoh.us1.list-manage.com/track/click? You can also complete the Petition on line at the following link:. Http:/ nyssmoh.us1.list-manage.com/track/click? Abraham Mittelman, MD. Back to Home Page. Tuesday, September 14.

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NYSSMOH: "The War on Specialists" -Wall Street Journal

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The War on Specialists" -Wall Street Journal. In President Obama's Washington, medical specialists are slightly more popular than the H1N1 virus. Compared to bread-and-butter primary care doctors, specialists cost more to train and make more use of expensive procedures and technology—and therefore cost the government more money. Even so, the quiet war Democrats are waging on specialists is astonishing. FOR THE FULL ARTICLE LINK BELOW. Back to Home Page. PICK YOUR LATEST NEWS INFO. Tuesday, September 14.

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NYSSMOH: Congress Passes Another Short Term Extention of the 2009 Medicare Physician Payment Rate to Restore 21 Percent Cut

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Congress Passes Another Short Term Extention of the 2009 Medicare Physician Payment Rate to Restore 21 Percent Cut. April 16, 2010 –. Last night President Obama signed the Continuing Extension Act of 2010 ( H.R. 4851. The Society thanks all members who took part in the recent Advocacy Campaign that successfully helped urge the Congress to restore physician payment rates. Abraham Mittelman, MD. Back to Home Page. PICK YOUR LATEST NEWS INFO. Board of Directors Meetings 2010. Tuesday, September 14.

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NYSSMOH: Phase II study Evaluating Tamibarotene

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Phase II study Evaluating Tamibarotene. July 16, 2009. If you have any patients that might benefit from this study or would like further information, please call my office at 516-734-8959. Steven L. Allen. Associate Chief, Division of Hematology. Back to Home Page. PICK YOUR LATEST NEWS INFO. Board of Directors Meetings 2010. Tuesday, September 14. Tuesday, November 16. Subscribe to NYSSMOH News. New York Society of Medical Oncologists and Hematologists, Inc.,NY, NY .

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NYSSMOH: **URGENT Immediate Action Needed!**

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URGENT Immediate Action Needed! NYSSMOH strongly urges all members to complete the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) Components of Care Study. CMS has released the 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. It contains the 21.5% cut to all physician-related payments. It eliminates consultation codes. And the real surprise is a 6% additional cut to medical oncology. That’s correct — an additional cut of 6% to medical oncology. The link below will direct you to the COA website. Components of Care Study.