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.
0. (04/01/04) Medicare Part B covers mammogram screening on a yearly basis for female beneficiaries age 40 or older. One screening mammography is covered for female Medicare beneficiaries between their 35th and 40th birthdays.Medicare does not cover mammogram screening for women younger than age 35.edicare does not cover screening mammograms for women younger than age 35. Diagnostic mammograms are performed when there is a sign or symptom of breast disease. The coverage of diagnostic mammograms is based on medical necessity, not frequency.