The NEW Segment part of the 'Pharmacy Compliance Guide' is hosted by Jenny Schell, CDME Sr. Compliance Strategist with R. J. Hedges & Associates. 

Podcast on Medicare Applications by the Numbers

 

A lot of people ask me about Medicare. There is a lot of confusion on who needs what number.

 

Immunizations
Really easy process to get a number. The pharmacy would complete the 855 B application.
Applications have a fast turnaround-usually a month
YOU DO NOT NEED ACCREDIATED

 

Medicare Number –This division (NSC) takes about 3 months to issue a number. This application requires you to carry a surety bond and have a certificate of liability with NSC as the certificate holder as well as your AO (if you have one).

New applications as well as re-validations will require owners and authorized officials to be fingerprinted.

 

Two ways to complete
For non-accredited drugs only

o   Benefits
For DMEPOS accredited items

o   Benefits

o   Accreditation

o   Exemption

o   Revalidation

Revalidation happens every 3 – 5 years 

What that means

You  “update” your Medicare application and pay Medicare $$. Every year they change the Medicare application fee. For 2018 it is $569 per application.

Contact Jenny: Website:  www.rjhedges.com 

The NEW Segment part of the 'Pharmacy Compliance Guide' is hosted by Jenny Schell, CDME Sr. Compliance Strategist with R. J. Hedges &amp; Associates.&nbsp;
Podcast on Medicare Applications by the Numbers
&nbsp;
A lot of people ask me about Medicare. There is a lot of confusion on who needs what number.
&nbsp;
Immunizations
<ul>
<li>Really easy process to get a number. The pharmacy would complete the 855 B application.</li>
<li>Applications have a fast turnaround-usually a month</li>
<li>YOU DO NOT NEED ACCREDIATED</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Medicare Number &ndash;This division (NSC) takes about 3 months to issue a number. This application requires you to carry a surety bond and have a certificate of liability with NSC as the certificate holder as well as your AO (if you have one).
New applications as well as re-validations will require owners and authorized officials to be fingerprinted.
&nbsp;
Two ways to complete
<ul>
<li>For non-accredited drugs only</li>
</ul>
o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Benefits
<ul>
<li>For DMEPOS accredited items</li>
</ul>
o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Benefits
o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accreditation
o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exemption
o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Revalidation
Revalidation happens every 3&nbsp;&ndash; 5&nbsp;years&nbsp;
What that means
You&nbsp; &ldquo;update&rdquo; your Medicare application and pay Medicare $$. Every year they change the Medicare application fee. For 2018 it is $569 per application.
Contact Jenny:&nbsp;Website:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://t.sidekickopen05.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XX464kqDCN63BqdgfD6lvVd_V9H56dW8Hd3gYJP02?t=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rjhedges.com%2F&amp;si=4565350110724096&amp;pi=7a944f17-b5cd-45be-94c8-f3a83ed5ee1d">www.rjhedges.com</a>&nbsp;

In March of 2009, Todd S. Eury, launched the Pharmacy Podcast Show. Over the years, the Pharmacy Podcast has accumulated over 75,000+ listeners and subscribers and is the most popular and downloaded podcast about the Pharmacy Industry.

The Pharmacy Podcast Show transformed into the Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) in 2014 and will continue to collect the thought leading interviews with some of the most brilliant minds in Pharmacy with over 30 co-hosts. The PPN is a Digital Health Publication and Content Developing partner to the Pharmaceutical industry focusing on Specialty medications, pharmacy business supportive technologies, and industry trends.

The PPN is the world's largest network of podcasts dedicated to the pharmacy professional and industry insiders leading with our hosts interviewing dynamic people in the pharmacy industry making a difference for our profession, customers, and patients.

The definition of “Innovation” is: A new method, idea, product, or process. Processing, implementing, operating, or designing beyond the status-quo. Pharmacists are the HUB of Healthcare & the PPN is the Pharmacist's biggest fan. 

In March of 2009, Todd S. Eury, launched the Pharmacy Podcast Show. Over the years, the Pharmacy Podcast has accumulated over 75,000+ listeners and subscribers and is the most popular and downloaded podcast about the Pharmacy Industry.
The Pharmacy Podcast Show transformed into the Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) in 2014 and will continue to collect the thought leading interviews with some of the most brilliant minds in Pharmacy with over 30 co-hosts. The PPN is a Digital Health Publication and Content Developing partner to the Pharmaceutical industry focusing on Specialty medications, pharmacy business supportive technologies, and industry trends.
The PPN is the world's largest network of podcasts dedicated to the pharmacy professional and industry insiders leading with our hosts interviewing dynamic people in the pharmacy industry making a difference for our profession, customers, and patients.
The definition of &ldquo;Innovation&rdquo; is: A new method, idea, product, or process. Processing, implementing, operating, or designing beyond the status-quo. Pharmacists are the HUB of Healthcare &amp; the PPN is the Pharmacist's biggest fan.&nbsp;

Pharmacy Podcast Network

The Pharmacy Podcast Network is ranked as the number one podcast in healthcare dedicated to the Business of Pharmacy and TOP 25 Podcasts in U.S. Business News. The most influential voices in the pharmacy industry are published on the Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN). The PPN is the leading audio authority of the pharmaceutical & pharmacy industry with more than 30 hosts, 1,200+ episodes, supporting more than 25+ pharmacy industry associations, with more than 80,000 listeners world wide. 

The PPN is an Audio Branding & Public Relations Communications company dedicated to the Pharmaceutical industry focusing on Community, Long-term care, Health System, Specialty, pharmacy business supportive technologies, and industry trends. 

Pharmacy Podcast™ is a registered trademark

The Pharmacy Podcast Network is ranked as the number one podcast in healthcare dedicated to the Business of Pharmacy and TOP 25 Podcasts in U.S. Business News. The most influential voices in the pharmacy industry are published on the Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN). The PPN is the leading audio authority of the pharmaceutical &amp; pharmacy industry with more than 30 hosts, 1,200+ episodes, supporting more than 25+ pharmacy industry associations, with more than 80,000 listeners world wide.&nbsp;
The PPN is an Audio Branding &amp; Public Relations Communications company dedicated to the Pharmaceutical industry focusing on Community, Long-term care, Health System, Specialty, pharmacy business supportive technologies, and industry trends.&nbsp;
Pharmacy Podcast&trade; is a registered trademark

The NEW Segment part of the 'Pharmacy Compliance Guide' is hosted by Jenny Schell, CDME Sr. Compliance Strategist with R. J. Hedges & Associates.  Podcast on Medicare Applications by the Numbers   A lot of people ask me about Medicare....

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