NCPA has put together a checklist to make sure you are prepared: There will be some key changes starting January 1st

• If You Want to Get Paid, Better Tell Medicare How You Got the 'Script
o Prescription Origin Code will be required on all new Medicare Part D prescriptions.
• Staff Training on Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Prevention is a Must
o Make sure your staff is trained and that their education is documented.
• Prompt Pay—No More PBM Foot-Dragging
o Medicare Part D sponsors must pay retail pharmacies within 14 days.
• WARNING: Some Products Covered Today May Not be Tomorrow
o The 2010 FDA non-matched list has been released.
• Low-Income Subsidy Program Under New Management
o POS Facilitated Enrollment is now Limited Income NET with a new enrollment process.
• DMEPOS Accreditation Takes Effect in January
o Take action immediately if you are planning to become accredited.
• Do you have a breach notification plan in place?
o Enforcement penalties begin in February for improperly handled protected health information breaches. The full checklist with specific dates, explanations, resources at NCPA members only section