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conclude that Hispanic persons age 65 and older are at high
risk and could benefit from glaucoma screening.
Therefore in §410.23(a)(2), we are proposing to revise
the definition of an eligible beneficiary to include
Hispanic Americans age 65 and over. If this proposal is
adopted in the final rule, effective January 1, 2006,
Hispanic Americans age 65 and older would qualify for
Medicare coverage and payment for glaucoma screening
services, if the applicable condition and limitations on
coverage of screening for glaucoma specified in §410.23(b)
and (c) are met.
In view of the possibility that it may be appropriate
to include other individuals in the statutory definition of
those at “high risk” for glaucoma, we are requesting
comments on this issue. Specifically, we request that
anyone providing us with specific recommendations on this
issue provide documentation in support of them from the
peer-reviewed medical literature.
P. Physician Referrals for Nuclear Medicine Services and
Supplies to Health Care Entities with Which They Have
Financial Relationships
[If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please
include the caption “NUCLEAR MEDICINE SERVICES” at the
beginning of your comments”.]
1. Background