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I urge you to contact your legislator to support The Opportunity Plan- Check out this link to learn more on how you can help support this important public policy- http://offthesidelines.org/action/ Visit our Public Policy Page to learn about some of the Public Policies that CMSA are involved in.

President Obama signed the Epipen Law

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/11/13/president-obama-signs-new-epipen-law-protect-children-asthma-and-severe-allergies-an

I have been following this for months when it was first introduced and I am glad to see it passed. It's about time we protect all children. You can never tell what your allergies are until it happens to you. When my child had an allergic reaction to an ice cream covered with peanuts, I was in panic. He had scraped the peanuts off because he preferred it plain. With one lick his throat started itching, his eyes and lips started swelling. Luckily, a dose of Benadryl helped with his symptoms, imagine what a whole peanut could have done. I think they could expand this law to include other organizations as well who are involved in youths, such as scouting events for example, or youth camps.

Public Policy Web Page Coming Soon!

CMSA LI is dedicated in educating it's members on healthcare issues including Public Policy. Because of this CMSA LI is in the process of developing this exciting web page on Public Policy. We ask for your patience during this time. If you would like to be involved in it's developing stage please don't hesitate to contact our Committee Chair at  Treasurer1@cmsali.org. Thank you!

National Case Management Week Resolution Introduced in Senate

http://cmi.informz.net/CMI/archives/archive_2526712.html

This is a wonderful and exciting news! This will recognize the impact and great value of Case Managers in successful healthcare delivery! So, Spread the word!

Helpful Links on Medicare's DME Competitive Bidding Program

Below are helpful links about the DME Competitive Bidding Program: Let us know what you think!

n  CBIC website: www.dmecompetitivebid.com

n  Contracted supplier directory: www.medicare.gov/supplier

n  Medicare phone number: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-486-4227)

n  List of products: http://dmecompetitivebid.com/Palmetto/Cbic.Nsf/files/Round_2_HCPCS_Codes.pdf/$File/Round_2_HCPCS_Codes.pdf

n  List of bid winning providers as of 4/9/13: http://www.dmecompetitivebid.com/palmetto/cbicrd2.nsf/files_NMO_supplier_list.pdf/$file/rd2_NMO_contract_supplier_list.pdf

 

Keep The Bond Between Pets And Seniors Alive!

PIONEERS FOR ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY, INC. SECOND ANNUAL COCKTAIL NIGHT FUNDRAISER

 

MASSAPEQUA, NY; MAY XX, 2013 –Show your love and support for the special bond that exists between pets and today’s seniors while indulging in a night of hors d'oeuvre, cocktails and entertainment duringPioneers for Animals Welfare Society’s (PAWS) Second Annual Cocktail Night Fundraiser benefitting its Seniors With Animals Project (SWAP). Taking place on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Bristal, located at County Line Road in Massapequa, NY, this event offers an opportunity for an elegant night out with a special someone or a forum for networking. Guests will be treated to roaming cocktail fare and drinks, along with an assortment of culinary delights and delicacies that will be freshly prepared by The Bristal Chef Ian Rousseau and his team. Musical entertainment will be provided bysinger, songwriter, guitarist and independent recording artist Steve Archdeacon, who will perform a variety of songs including covers and some originals. A Chinese Auction will also be held that will feature attractive raffle prizes.

“Studies have shown that pets play an important role in maintaining an owner’s health and well-being,” explains Melissa Gillespie, PAWS Executive Director.“Animals can be instrumental in assisting seniors through the grieving process of losing a loved one and can help influence their physical and mental outlook while filling their lives with unconditional love, comfort and joy.  We are proud to be hosting this event for its second time to help draw more attention to the positive influence that pet companionship has among today’s seniors and their overall health and well being.”

Spring Into Health Fair

Don't miss this great opportunity!

Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehab in conjunction with Cold Spring Hills are hosting this great event!  There will be music, free raffle gifts, as well as a designated children’s corner with face painting and coloring books with crayons, free fingerprinting and photo ID’s for children and seniors. In addition there will be free health screenings such as mini physicals, pneumonia shots, blood pressure screenings, eye exams, cholesterol screenings and more. Spread the Word!

Walgreens Offers New Services

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57577954/walgreens-expands-care-for-chronic-conditions/

Here's a news article from CBS News about Walgreens adding new services to diagnose and treat patients. What do you think about this recent addition of services by Walgreens? Do you think this might decrease ER admissions? I think it's a great idea!

Cold Spring Hills Hosts Mechanical Ventilation Seminar

Here's an opportunity for Continuing Education from one of our members! Hope you can make it and  share with us what you learned!

Bundled Payments Fact Sheet

http://innovation.cms.gov/initiatives/bundled-payments/

What's all the fuss about bundled payments? I found this article on cms website that explains what it entails... read up and tell us what you think. How do you think this will affect you organization?