Medicaid

• Medicaid issues notice re: ASC reimbursement
  On January 1, CMS began implementing revisions to the Medicare payment system for Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) services. Read more...
  
  
• IME releases free electronic record system
  AThe Iowa Medicaid Electronic Record System (I-MERS) gives providers up-to-date information about IME services. While it may provide a wealth of information, I-MERS is not a complete electronic medical record system. Read the Informational Letter to learn how to register for access to I-MERS or visit www.ime.state.ia.us.
  
  
• IME hosts annual provider training
  All Medicaid providers are invited to attend the 2007 provider training series. Programs will be held throughout the summer, and providers can attend the three-hour session specific to their practice. View the Informational Letter or contact IME Provider Services at (800) 338-7909.
  
  
• Iowa Medicaid announces its NPI contingency plan
  The Iowa Medicaid program has issued a statement regarding its NPI contingency plan as
  well as its grace period on use of new claim forms, and short-term delay on NDC implementation.
  Read the IME notice.
  
  
• Medicaid changes smoking cessation drugs on PDL
  The Iowa Medicaid program has expanded coverage of smoking cessation drugs on the preferred drug list (PDL). The PDL will include select over-the-counter nicotine replacement patches and gum and generic bupropion sustained-release products that are FDA-indicated for smoking cessation (generic Zyban©). Read more...
  
  
• Iowa Medicaid PDL
• Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME)
• Iowa Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Commission (DUR)
• Medicare and Medicaid E&M Utilization Data