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TRICARE Provider Newsletter
Issue 11:2009

A Publication for
TRICARE Providers

            

Vaccinations Help Prevent the Flu
The best way for your patients to avoid the flu is to get vaccinated. TRICARE covers flu shots when given in a doctor’s office or a limited services clinic.
Today’s TRICARE network providers are an important component of the U.S. Military Health System. Years ago, military treatment facilities (MTFs) rendered the majority of care to Department of Defense (DoD) beneficiaries.

ERAs and EFTs Help Increase Paperless Transactions
MilitaryHumana Military Healthcare Services, Inc. (Humana Military) and TRICARE support the shift toward paperless transactions to increase e-business and best business practices for health care claims filed by TRICARE South Region providers.

Thank You for Taking Care of Our Veterans
On Veterans Day in 1961, President John F. Kennedy stood before the country to honor our veterans and commemorate a historic day of peace.
 
Prescribing Medications to TRICARE Beneficiaries
The Department of Defense (DoD) generic drug use policy helps to ensure TRICARE beneficiaries receive prescription medications with the lowest out-of-pocket costs. Please keep the following policy reminders in mind when writing prescriptions for your TRICARE patients.
 
Sole Proprietor Providers- Avoid Claims Pitfalls Due to Multiple NPIs
TRICARE providers are required to submit a National Provider Identifier (NPI) with all electronic transactions, as mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Contacts
Frequently used telephone numbers and web sites.
 
Created: October 22, 2009