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May 19, 2023 · Medicare Insights Team
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released an updated Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set Aside (WCMSA) Reference Guide, version 3.9, dated 5/15/2023, which includes two significant changes. Read more... |
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May 18, 2023 · Medicare Insights Team
On April 27, 2023, CMS released the NGHP Applicable Plan Appeals Reference Guide as a way to streamline the appeal process, which includes types of appeals and documentation needed to support appeals. Read more... |
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May 08, 2023 · Clinical Team
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Teva Pharmaceuticals USA voluntarily recalled specific lots of various strengths of fentanyl buccal tablets at the consumer level. Read more... |
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May 02, 2023 · Clinical Team
On March 29, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Narcan® (naloxone hydrochloride) 4 mg Nasal Spray for over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription, use. Read more... |
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May 01, 2023 · Clinical Team
Akorn Operating Company LLC filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy and the company has ceased all operations, including the discontinuation of the quality activities of these marketed drug products. Read more... |
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April 20, 2023 · Clinical Team
On April 21, 2023, the ODG Drug Formulary (Appendix A) status will change for several medications within the topical analgesic and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) classes. Read more... |
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April 06, 2023 · Clinical Team
Our Brand–Generic Pipeline lists new medications approved by the U.S. FDA and first-time generics or brand alternatives that potentially may be prescribed for the treatment of a workers’ compensation or auto injury. The Brand–Generic Pipeline for Q1 2023 is now available -- read it here. Read more... |
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February 24, 2023 · Medicare Insights Team
On February 17, 2023, CMS announced a delay in the deadline for the final rule on Civil Money Penalties (CMP) from February 18, 2023 to February 18, 2024. Read more... |
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