The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has changed the National Healthcare Safety Network’s (NHSN) reporting definition of Up to Date. Individuals aged 65 years and older are up to date when they have:
Received two doses of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine, or
Received one dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine within the past six months.
Individuals younger than 65 years of age are Up to Date when they have:
Received one dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine
Further information can be found by selecting the above link.
CMS has identified a fraud scheme targeting Medicare providers and suppliers. Scammers are impersonating CMS and sending phishing fax requests for medical records and documentation, falsely claiming to be part of a Medicare audit.
Important: CMS doesn’t initiate audits by requesting medical records via fax. Protect your information. If you receive a suspicious request, don’t respond. If you think you got a fraudulent or questionable request, work with your Medical Review Contractor to confirm if it’s real.