AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedicare DMEPOS Shift: Starting May 8, CMS says appeals and rebuttals for durable medical equipment will be handled by National Provider Enrollment (NPE) DMEPOS contractors instead of Chags Health IT—no change to requirements, but suppliers must route filings to the right contractor by enrollment jurisdiction. Hunger Relief Push: This Saturday, May 9, the USPS and letter carriers will collect non-perishable food for the 34th annual Stamp Out Hunger drive—bags by your mailbox, food to local pantries. Local Mental Health Meets Court: On St. Croix, Warren Freeman returned to Superior Court for a status conference tied to a May 4 bank disturbance that led to an officer injury and multiple charges, underscoring how the mental health crisis keeps spilling into public safety. Caregivers’ Reality Check: A new dissertation spotlighted senior disaster officials in the U.S. Virgin Islands who led recovery while living through Irma and Maria themselves. Online Health Scams: A report says Facebook sponsored posts have promoted illegal or dangerous “miracle” medical products, with enforcement described as inconsistent.
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