decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2007 Issue 10 (October)
CAP: Open enrollment begins for drug acquisition program; CAP open enrollment underway through Nov. 15
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Article Overview
This article covers the Medicare Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) open enrollment period for Part B drugs, including who may enroll or withdraw, the time window involved, and the program’s general operating structure. It is relevant to physicians, practices, and billing staff who handle Medicare drug acquisition and administration under CAP.
Why This Topic Matters
Practices that furnish Medicare Part B drugs need to understand whether they want to participate in CAP for the upcoming program year and what administrative steps are tied to the enrollment window. The article provides a concise policy reminder for organizations managing drug purchasing, billing, and vendor arrangements.
What You Will Learn
- The purpose of the Medicare Competitive Acquisition Program for Part B drugs.
- Who the article says may enroll or withdraw during the open enrollment period.
- How the article characterizes the program’s general administration and vendor relationship.
- The relevance of the enrollment window for practices that furnish injectable drugs to Medicare patients.
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice managers
- Billing staff
- Coders
- Revenue cycle staff
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