Audio Conference: CE Information

1.5 contact hours
207-999-06-114-L04

Medicare Part D Patients- Intake and Reimbursement Challenges
•  Intake for Medicare Part D
•  Formulary Issues
•  Coordination of Benefits
•  Communication to Patients
•  Doughnut Hole Considerations
•  Billing and Collections

Program Description:
Since the roll out of Medicare's new Prescription Drug program (Part D) home infusion providers have been faced with new challenges in providing home infusion to Medicare beneficiaries. Whether participating in a Part D plan network or providing professional services and supplies to complement another Part D provider, there are many unique challenges presented in handling a Part D referral. This program will present strategies in effective intake, coordination of benefits, communication with patients and referral sources, preparation of claims and billing and collection for a Part D patient.

Educational Objectives
After completion of this program the learner will be able to:

1. Identify key steps in the home infusion intake process for Part D patients
2. Describe strategies to effectively deal with formulary issues, coordination of benefits, "doughnut-hole" considerations and communication with referral sources and patients.
3. List billing and collection strategies unique to Part D patients.