Ambulance Open Door Forum

**Updated October 11, 2012- The next Ambulance Open Door Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, October 17, 2012 from 2pm-3pmET. If you wish to participate; dial 1-800-837-1935 Conference ID: 76246632. Please see the Downloads section below for the full participation announcement. Thank you for your continued interest in the CMS Open Door Forums.
**Updated June 12, 2012- The next Ambulance Open Door Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, June 13, 2012 from 2pm-3pmET. If you wish to participate; dial 1-800-837-1935 Conference ID: 52261320. 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.
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Ambulance Open Door Forum Overview:
The Ambulance Open Door Forum handles issues related to the payment, billing, coverage and delivery of services in the ambulance industry. The Ambulance Fee Schedule rules, rural and other ambulance payment enhancements, requirements for ambulance service certification and payment determinations, are just some of the many types of issues addressed within the forum. In addition, discussions differentiating the rules related to provider-based and independent ambulance services are facilitated. Timely announcements and clarifications regarding important rulemaking, agency program initiatives, and other related areas are also included in the forums.