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207WX0200X |
Under the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians; Ophthalmology the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery was added: Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery A physician who specializes in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This subspecialty combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery, and includes aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose and treat conditions involving the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems and surrounding and supporting structures of the face and neck. Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2015 |
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2081P0301X |
Under the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation the Brain Injury Medicine was added: Brain Injury Medicine A Brain Injury Medicine physician specializes in disorders of brain function due to injury and disease. These disorders encompass a range of medical, physical, neurologic, cognitive, sensory, and behavioral disorders that result in psychosocial, educational, and vocational consequences. Source: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2015 |
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2084P0301X |
Under the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians; Psychiatry & Neurology the Brain Injury Medicine was added: Brain Injury Medicine A Brain Injury Medicine physician specializes in disorders of brain function due to injury and disease. These disorders encompass a range of medical, physical, neurologic, cognitive, sensory, and behavioral disorders that result in psychosocial, educational, and vocational consequences. Source: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2015 |
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Under the Other Service Providers the Prevention Professional was added: Prevention Professional Prevention Professionals work in programs aimed to address specific patient needs, such as suicide prevention, violence prevention, alcohol avoidance, drug avoidance, and tobacco prevention. The goal of the program is to reduce the risk of relapse, injury, or re-injury of the patient. Prevention Professionals work in a variety of settings and provide appropriate case management, mediation, referral, and mentorship services. Individuals complete prevention professionals training for the population of patients with whom they work. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee, 2015 |
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1835C0205X |
Under the Pharmacy Service Providers; Pharmacist the Critical Care was added: Critical Care A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the delivery of patient care services by pharmacists, as integral members of interprofessional teams, working to ensure the safe and effective use of medications in critically ill patients. Source: Board of Pharmacy Specialties, www.bpsweb.org |
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1835P0200X |
Under the Pharmacy Service Providers; Pharmacist the Pediatrics was added: Pediatrics A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the delivery of patient care services by pharmacists that ensures the safe and effective use of medications for all children from neonates through adolescents. Source: Board of Pharmacy Specialties, www.bpsweb.org |
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Under the Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers the Recreational Therapist Assistant was added: Recreational Therapist Assistant Recreational Therapist Assistants work in support of or assistant to Recreational Therapists treating patients with disabilities, injuries, and illnesses. Recreational Therapist Assistants work in a variety of settings providing treatments using recreational activities, including games, sports, and crafts. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee, 2015 |
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