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For the first time Speech Language Pathologists may now apply to have independent supplier standing with Medicare.  This will put SLPs on a par with private practice physical and occupational therapists.  While there are many SLPs in private practice today, they have not been able to participate in the Medicare program as an independent pracitioner.   [...]

CMS posted the updated Provider Outreach Schedule to the CMS RAC website last Friday.    The Outreach Schedule includes the following by Region: Region A:  New York Region B:  Michigan, Minnesota Region C:  South Carolina, Florida, Georgia Region D:  Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana The focus of the scheduled sessions is [...]