Resources

Service to Help Consumers with Health Plan Problems

H1N1 Resources

AAN resources:  http://www.aan.com/go/practice/patientsafety/gbs

Blue Cross Blue Shield of CA:  https://www.blueshieldca.com/bsc/aboutbsc/pressroom/press-releases.jhtml

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl

DMHC

The State Department of Managed Health Care has a service to help consumers with health plan problems. Visit their web site (www.dmhc.ca.gov) for more information, or call the Consumer Help Center at (888) 466-2219.

Medicare, Coding, Reimbursement and Regulatory Resources

Palmetto Call Center:  866 931-3901

Palmetto Website:  www.palmetto.gba.com

Need help?  Contact the ACN Executive Office, peggypearce2@sbcglobal.net

Palmetto California Neurology Ombudsman:

San Diego Neurology Society, www.sdneurosociety.org - The San Diego Neurology Society is a non-profit education organization established to promote the advancement and development of clinical care and research in neurology in San Diego County.

San Francisco Neurological Society, http://www.sfneurological.org,  The San Francisco Neurological Society is a CMA-accredited provider of continuing education for physicians.  SFNS has been advancing knowledge and improving practice in the neurosciences for over 60 years.  California Medical Association
The California Medical Association (CMA) is an advocacy organization that represents more than 34,000 California physicians. Dedicated to the health of Californians, CMA is active in the legal, legislative, reimbursement, and regulatory areas on behalf of California physicians and their patients. Use this website for the latest on HIPAA compliance information.

California NeuroAlliance

The California NeuroAlliance is a diverse coalition of voluntary health organizations, physicians and other healthcare professionals throughout the state. Co-founded by the ACN and the American Academy of Neurology, the NeuroAlliance is dedicated to promoting access to quality healthcare for persons with neurological conditions, through education, public awareness and advocacy.

American Academy of Neurology
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is a worldwide professional association of more than 17,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals dedicated to providing the best possible care for patients with neurological disorders.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS, formerly HCFA)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS, formerly HCFA) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CMS runs the Medicare and Medicaid programs - two national health care programs that benefit about 75 million Americans.

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Palmetto GBA, http://palmettogba.com/nsc  is the Medicare Part B Carrier for California. Local Medical Review Policies (LMRP).