The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a Federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Programs for which CMS is responsible include Medicare, Medicaid, State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), HIPAA and CLIA .
CMS is responsible for implementing the federal guidelines for the Medicare program. MOASC, ASCO and other state and national organizations discuss oncology issues with CMS officials and the impact of Medicare policies on the practicing oncologist.
CMS Annual Update Notice For DMERC/Part B Jusidictions / CMS Posted: 04.04.04 CMS has issued CR 3139 which is the annual update notice of the HCPCS lists for DMERC and Part B local carrier jurisdictions.
CMS TO Conduct Focus Groups / CMS Posted: 04.04.04
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is planning to periodically conduct a series of focus groups to assist in the assessment of national provider education articles available to providers on the Medlearn Matters Web site.
CMS Issues Frequncy Guidelines for Aranesp For Dialysis Patients / CMS Posted: 04.04.04
CMS has issued CR 2984 stating that Medicare is instituting new frequency limitations for Darbepoetin Alfa (trade name Aranesp) for treatment of ESRD patients on dialysis.
