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From: IHS Pharmacists on behalf of Pittman, Robert E.
Sent: Tue 6/14/2005 9:45 AM
To: IHS Pharmacists
Subject: Medlearn Matters Articles on the New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage



The fourth in a series of Medlearn Matters articles on the new Medicare prescription drug coverage was released on June 3, 2005. "New Educational Products Available"  describes an upcoming mailing to beneficiaries, as well as new educational products/tools available to providers regarding drug coverage. Visit http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medlearn/drugcoverage.asp <http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medlearn/drugcoverage.asp>  to view the article and other drug coverage resources for providers.

A new educational resource, The Outreach Toolkit, is available and is designed to equip community-level organizations with the materials needed to provide clear, accurate information and assistance to their clients on Medicare prescription drug coverage. The toolkit contains basic, straightforward information that can be easily conveyed to beneficiaries. You can view and download this kit online, as well as order a copy to be shipped to your office, by visiting http://www.cms.hhs.gov/partnerships/tools/materials/medicaretraining/MPDCoutreachkit.asp <http://www.cms.hhs.gov/partnerships/tools/materials/medicaretraining/MPDCoutreachkit.asp>  on the CMS web site.

New educational fact sheets and tools are now available for providers, beneficiaries and their advocates at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicarereform/factsheets.asp <http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicarereform/factsheets.asp>  on the CMS web site. 

CAPT Robert E. Pittman

Principal Pharmacy Consultant

Indian Health Service

801 Thompson Ave, Room 319

Rockville, MD 20852

Phone: 301-443-1190

Fax: 301-443-8170

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