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Delay in Varicella Vaccine Distribution — Mar 9, 2010
The Iowa Immunization Program has been notified by Merck & Company, Inc. (Merck) of upcoming distribution delays of varicella vaccine. Merck will not ship varicella vaccine, March 25 through April 6, 2010, as part of a long-term plan to standardize commercial computer systems.
Congress Extends 2009 Medicare Pay Rates by 30 Days — Mar 3, 2010
Take action and urge Congress to permanently repeal the SGR Formula.
The United States Senate has approved HR 4691, legislation that extends current Medicare physician payment policy until March 31. The vote on passage was 78-19. The bill was approved by the House of Representatives on February 26. The Senate vote ensures that the 21 percent cut in Medicare physician payments is averted for 30 additional days.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is working with Congress, health care providers, and the beneficiary community to avoid disruption in the delivery of health care services and payment of claims for physicians, non-physician practitioners, and other providers of services...
