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Implications Of Influenza Pandemics On Blood Supplies Highlighted By Study
A German research team has examined data on supply and demand for blood transfusions against a computer simulation of an influenza pandemic, and discovered that a severe pandemic scenario could quickly lead to a deficit of up to 96,000 red blood cell (RBC) transfusion units in Germany alone, creating potentially fatal outcomes. Their study is published today in the journal TRANSFUSION…
BlueCross BlueShield Association Calls For Changes To Proposed Medicare Advantage Cuts, Rep Boehner Criticizes Proposed Limits On Home Oxygen Supplies
CQ HealthBeat recently published two articles about Medicare developments. Summaries appear below: Medicare Advantage: The BlueCross BlueShield Association on Monday said that MA plan beneficiaries could face significant premium increases next year if President Obama follows through with his proposed cuts to MA plans,
Get Free Supplies For Organization Pandemic Plans, USA
The Alabama Department of Public Health’s Center for Emergency Preparedness Pandemic Influenza program has purchased supplies to encourage organizations to learn about and plan for a pandemic influenza event. An influenza pandemic is a global disease outbreak from a new influenza virus not seen in humans before. State Health Officer Dr.
Medicare Announces Next Steps On Competitive Bidding Program For Certain Medical Equipment And Supplies
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an interim final regulation with comment period that incorporates changes required by the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA). This, along with a new Federal advisory committee, are the next steps before CMS restarts the Medicare Competitive Bidding Program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) consistent with these regulations.
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