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12.0pt'>ATTENTION: Hospitals that receive Prospective Interim Payments <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Last week, DHHS announced an emergency rule on billing for outpatient
hospital-based physicians services. The emergency rule took effect February
21, 2009. To help providers understand and comply with the emergency rule, we
have compiled a list of <a
href="http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bms/member/innerthird/mecms_portal_news.html#hosp">Frequently
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>We hope this is helpful as you enroll your hospital-based service providers.
If you have questions, feel free to contact Cheryl Rood at 287-5735. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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