May is Healthy Vision Month

Taking care of your eyes may benefit overall health. People with vision problems are more likely to have diabetes, poor hearing, heart problems, high blood pressure, lower back pain and strokes to name a few. Some eye conditions can cause vision loss and even blindness. For more information, go to cdc.gov/visionhealth/healthyvisionmonth/index.htm.

Medicare Part B covers the “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit that includes a simple vision test. Additionally, Medicare Part B covers some preventive and diagnostic eye exams for diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma (for those considered high risk), and macular degeneration. For more information, visit medicare.gov/coverage/eye-exams.html.

Monthly Partner Update Webinar

May 2, 2017 2:30-3:30 pm ET

This webinar will feature presentations on:

Coverage for Therapeutic Continuous Glucose Monitors
The Part D Transition Monitoring Program
The Integrated Denial Notice

Registration is required to attend. Go to meetings-cms.webex.com/meetings-cms/onstage/g.php?MTID=e06d2d8a2d72a35caa022dd84a14abb5c and register.

Upon registration, you will receive an email from "messenger@webex.com" with the dial in information and webinar link. Follow the instructions in the email to attend.

Monthly Learning Series Webinar

May 11, 2017 1:00-2:30 pm ET

The Center for Program Integrity will discuss CMS’ approach to combating the opioid epidemic, including priority areas which aim to:

Implement more effective strategies to reduce the risk of opioid use disorders, overdoses, inappropriate prescribing, and drug diversion
Expand the use and distribution of naloxone
Expand screening, diagnosis, and treatment of opioid use disorders
Increase the use of evidence-based practices for acute and chronic pain management

To join the webinar, visit goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1129992.