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Important H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information

This page provides news, updated medical policy information, and other valuable resources for providers regarding the evolving H1N1 (swine flu) pandemic.

Please note that we are working with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health to provide assistance with recognizing and reporting cases of H1N1.

The Latest Information

• The CDC releases official “vaccine information sheets” for the H1N1 vaccines (10/5)
• IBC publishes H1N1 press release (9/14)

IBC Medical Policy Information

Several articles regarding H1N1 have recently been posted on the Medical Policy section of our website. To read these and other articles, please visit the News and Announcements section of our Medical Policy web page. Please check back frequently since these topics will be updated as new information becomes available.

• Billing Requirements for Administration of the H1N1 (Swine Flu) (10/30)
• Coverage for the Influenza A H1N1 (2009) Real-Time RT-PCR Test (9/16)
• Updated Coverage for the Administration of Novel H1N1 (Swine) Flu Vaccine (9/11)
• Access to Rapid H1N1 (Swine-Origin) Influenza A (Flu) Laboratory Tests in the Hospital Outpatient Laboratory Setting (5/11)

Additional Clinical Resources:

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (H1N1 Specific)
• The Pennsylvania Department of Health (H1N1 Specific)
• The Philadelphia Department of Public Health
• Additional information about influenza
  

Important information about links to other sites