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Medicare Provider Reimbursement Manual Part 1 New/Revised Material Effect date March 28, 2008

Guidance for providers regarding GAAP terms being replaced with the ERISA terms in the Provider Reimbursement Manual to prevent confusion with the pension costs determined for financial accounting purposes. .

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: March 12, 2008

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