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As Drug Shortages Reach Record Highs, Regulators Float Next Steps

With many chemo and ADHD drugs stuck in stubborn shortages, several agencies are looking for new solutions to boost supplies.

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A 340B Compromise at Last? Draft Federal Legislation May Provide a Clear Path Forward

In an ambitious effort to address the ongoing uncertainty within the 340B Program space, 6 senators released a draft discussion bill earlier this year titled the SUSTAIN Act.

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MSHO Featured Corporate Sponsor Assistance Programs

• Astellas XTANDI Support Solutions
• Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation 
• Deciphera Access Point

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WPS Oncology Related LCD Updates

No new, retired, and revised policies/articles

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WPS Recent Oncology Related News

• J0881 and J0885 Coverage & Billing Requirements
• Providers Inappropriately Deactivated
• Targeted Probe & Educate Problem Error Rates
• Updated Medicare Hot Links

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WPS Educational Offerings

New training opportunities available

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CMS-Medicare

Recent Oncology Related Articles

• New CMS Guidance
• Part B Drug Payment Limits Overview
• HHS Final Rule Clarifying the Eligibility of DACA
• MLN Matters
• And More

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QPP

2022 Results

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Recent RAC Monitor Article

This edition includes articles on

• Discharge Appeals to be Rerouted by Kepro
• Malice or Stupidity
• Coverage Expanded to DACA Recipients
• Efficient, Effective Patient Access Operations

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BCBSM/BCN

Recent Oncology Related News

• BCBSM Carelon Authorization Letter Revised!

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BCBSM/BCN

Publications

• The Record
• BCN Provider News

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Current Payer Issue Tracking Page

Last Reviewed/Updated 5-14-24

New! 0885 Claims Denied
New! Procrit  Denials (693)
• Procrit or Epoetin Class Drugs Maintenance
• And More

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Resolved Payer Issues

Last Reviewed/Updated 5-14-24

• BCBSM Carelon Letter
• BCBSM Reimbursement on MVASI

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Aetna

• Site of Care for Specialty Drugs
• Submitting Precertification Request
• April Newsletter

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Health Alliance Plan

• Two Midnight Rule Clarification
• Keep Provider Information Updated in NPPES
• Prior Auth & Benefit Coverage Policy Updates

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Medicaid

• Beneficiary Co-Payment Requirements
• MMP Bulletins
• Biller "B" Aware Notices

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Meridian

• Evolent Oncology Prior Auth Changes
• FAQ: Evolent Quality Management Program
• Clinical & Payment Policies
• Change Healthcare Connection FAQ

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Priority Health Update

• Medicaid Claims Being Rejected Incorrectly
• Formulary Changes Coming July 1
• PriceMyMeds Launched on April 25
• Provider Enrolled in Multiple ACN Contracts
• And More

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United Healthcare

• Reimbursement Policy Updates
• Medical Policy Updates
• Medical Benefit Drug Policy Updates

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Recent Oncology Related FDA Approvals and Expanded Indications

• Genentech Alecensa
• Johnson & Johnson Carvykti
• SeaGen & Genmab Tivdak
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Drug Updates

• Explore Updated Results From AstraZeneca's TOPAZ-1 Study

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ASK MSHO

May 2024 Frequently Asked Questions

• EFT for CHAMPVA
• Billing Incident-To Services
• How Does NCCI Impact Coding?
• Code 88342

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