The following description was taken from this source.MAESTRA is a three dimensional model of forest canopy radiation absorption, photosynthesis, and transpiration.adiation penetration to each grid point is calculated for three wavebands (i.e. PAR, near infrared and thermal radiation), including consideration of direct, diffuse and scattered radiation. Photosynthesis and transpiration at each grid point are calculated from the absorbed radiation.
Additionally, effective January 1, 2009, the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) removed the screening EKG as a mandatory service of the initial preventive physical exam (IPPE). The MIPPA, however, does require that there be education, counseling, and a referral for an EKG, as appropriate.
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers crutches as durable medical equipment. All people with Part B are covered. If your supplier accepts assignment, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, and the Part B deductible applies. Medicare pays for different kinds of DME in different ways. Depending on the type of equipment: You may need to rent the equipment.