GESTIÓN EN SALUD PÚBLICA: Physicians, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum

lunes, 2 de julio de 2012

Physicians, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Physicians, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum
**Updated June 25, 2012 - On Monday, July 16, 2012, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a National Provider Call, where subject matter experts will provide an overview and updates to the Shared Savings Program application and Advance Payment Model application processes for the January 1, 2013 Shared Savings Program start date. In order to receive call-in information, you must register for the call on the CMS Upcoming National Provider Calls web page. Registration will close at 12pm on the day of the call or when available space has been filled; no exceptions will be made, so please register early. See Downloads section below for further information, including how to register.

**Updated June 6, 2012 – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will hold a Special Open Door Forum on Thursday, June 28, 2012 to provide an opportunity for suppliers and providers to hear more and ask questions about Medicare’s Prior Authorization for Power Mobility Devices Demonstration. To participate by phone: Dial: 1-866-501-5502 (toll free); Conference ID: 61960445. Please see the full participation announcement in the Downloads section below. Thank you for your continued interest in the CMS Open Door Forums.

**Additional Updated June 6, 2012 – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will hold a Special Open Door Forum on Thursday, June 14, 2012 to provide an opportunity for suppliers and physicians to provide feedback on the Suggested Electronic Clinical Template for Power Mobility Devices for Medicare purposes for possible nationwide use. To participate by phone: Dial: 1-800-837-1935 (toll free); Conference ID: 69287910. Please see the full participation announcement in the Downloads section below. Thank you for your continued interest in the CMS Open Door Forums.

** Additional Update June 6, 2012 - The next Physician, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, July 17, 2012 from 2pm-3pmET. If you wish to participate; dial 1-800-837-1935 Conference ID 76249808. This call will be Conference Call Only. Please see the Downloads section below for the full participation announcement. Thank you for your continued interest in the CMS Open Door Forums.

Updated May 30, 2012 - On Thursday, June 7, 2012 CMS will hold a National Provider Call for eligible professionals (EPs) to learn about registration and attestation for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. This is the last year EPs can start to participate and earn the full Medicare incentive payments. Join the call and learn more about how to participate in the programs, including the path to payment, the registration and attestation processes; working with a third party proxy, troubleshooting registration and attestation, helpful resources and a question and answer session with CMS experts. In order to receive the call-in information, you must register for the call. Registration will close at 12pm on the day of the call or when available space has been filled; no exceptions will be made, so please register early.
Path to Payment link: https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/EHRIncentivePrograms/PathtoPayment.html
Registration link: http://www.eventsvc.com/blhtechnologies

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Physicians Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum Overview

The Physicians, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum addresses the concerns and issues of Medicare and Medicaid physicians, non-physician practitioners, nurses, and other allied health care specialists. This diverse group of providers serves Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries in almost all service settings, ranging from independent physician offices to specialized departments within larger facilities. The types of issues that come up during this forum are as varied as the providers who participate, but some frequent topics include the Physician Fee Schedule, Stark regulations, care plan oversight, payment and documentation rules, Provider Enrollment Chain Ownership System (PECOS), as well as the roles and responsibilities of different allied health professional staff under CMS regulations. Timely announcements and clarifications regarding important rulemaking, quality program initiatives, and other related areas are also included in the forums.

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