Join NCPA for a members-only conference call on March 11 at 1 p.m. ET with me, Bill Popomaronis, to talk about what NCPA is doing regarding the DME including:
* Supporting proposed legislation that would exempt pharmacists from a Medicare accreditation requirement.
* Opposing the $50,000 surety bond requirement.
* Working with programs that can help community pharmacies take steps maintain Part B billing number should the legislation not be passed.
This call is the first in a new series entitled, NCPA Members Forum. It is a new members-only live discussion series on topics of interest to you as a pharmacist and small business owner, provided to you by NCPA staff and relevant experts. NCPA is the only independent pharmacy organization offering you unique benefits that help you improve your bottom line, understand regulatory requirements, and better serve your patients. To join the call, dial 800-944-8766, and enter pass code 45473. For any questions about this and future calls in the series, please email Valerie Briggs for more information.
Bill Popomaronis, R.Ph., NCPA vice president, home health and long term care pharmacy services, provides his thoughts and explanations on the latest DME information from CMS.
