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"Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) Part A and Part B" - Revised - The "Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) Part a and Part B<http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/ABN_Booklet_ICN006266.pdf>" booklet has been revised and is now available in downloadable format. This booklet is designed to provide education on the Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN). It includes information on when an ABN should be used and how it should be completed. "The Basics of Medicare Enrollment for Institutional Providers" Fact Sheet - Revised - "The Basics of Medicare Enrollment for Institutional Providers<http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/MedEnroll_InstProv_FactSheet_ICN903783.pdf>" Fact Sheet (ICN 903783) has been revised and is now available in downloadable format. This fact sheet is designed to provide education on basic Medicare enrollment information and how to ensure institutional providers are qualified and eligible to enroll in the Medicare Program. It includes information on how to enroll in the Medicare Program, how to report changes, and a list of resources. "Substance (Other than Tobacco) Abuse Structured Assessment and Brief Intervention (SBIRT)" Fact Sheet - Reminder - The "Substance (Other Than Tobacco) Abuse Structured Assessment and Brief Intervention (SBIRT)<http://www.cms.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/SBIRT_Factsheet_ICN904084.pdf>" Fact Sheet, ICN (904084) is available in downloadable and hard copy format. This fact sheet includes an early intervention approach that targets those with nondependent substance use to provide effective strategies for intervention prior to the need for more extensive or specialized treatment. "Medicare Podiatry Services: Information for Medicare Fee-For-Service Health Care Professionals" Fact Sheet - Reminder - The Medicare Podiatry Services: Information for Medicare Fee-For-Service Health Care Professionals<http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/MedicarePodiatryServicesSE_FactSheet.pdf> Fact Sheet (ICN 006948) is available in downloadable format. This fact sheet is designed to provide education on Medicare-covered podiatry services. It includes a list of services that are not covered by Medicare, billing guidelines, and a list of resources. "The Basics of Internet-based Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) for Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners" Fact Sheet - Revised - "The Basics of Internet-based Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) for Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners<http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/MedEnroll_PECOS_PhysNonPhys_FactSheet_ICN903764.pdf>" Fact Sheet (ICN 903764) has been revised and is now available in downloadable format. This fact sheet is designed to provide education on how physician and non-physician practitioners should enroll in the Medicare Program and maintain their enrollment information using Internet-based PECOS. It includes information on how to complete an enrollment application using Internet-based PECOS and a list of frequently asked questions and resources. MLN Matters® Search Tips - Looking for the latest new and revised MLN Matters® articles? 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