Physicians, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum Update

The next Physicians Open Door Forum scheduled for:

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Start Time: 2:00 PM ET

Please dial-in at least 15 minutes before call start time

Conference leaders: Christina Ritter (Center for Medicare) & Dr. William Rogers (Director, PRIT, Office of Communications), and Abigail Huffman (Office of Communications)

**This Agenda is Subject to Change**

1.  Opening Remarks and Announcements

Announcements for Medicare: Oct 15-Dec 7 sign-up and Healthcare.gov Nov 1-Jan 31 signup

Announcement: As part of our mission to empower and engage consumers, HHS will be hosting a multi-stakeholder convening in early 2016 on the topic of connecting to care and navigating the health care system. Specifically, as we move beyond open enrollment, how can we partner together to make sure that people are understanding and using their insurance coverage, connecting and staying in contact with providers, and effectively navigating the health care system? As a trusted resource for patients, what role do providers have to play in this process? If your organization is interested in participating in this convening or discussing partnerships, please contact us via the email that will be sent shortly after this call, and we will follow up with you.

            2016 Value Modifier Informal Review Request Period Extended to November 23, 2015

•  https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/PhysicianFeedbackProgram/2014-QRUR.html

3.  Physician Compare Updates

4.  Highlights of CY 16 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

5.  Open Questions and Answers

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Open Door Participation Instructions:

This call will be Conference Call Only.

To participate by phone:

Dial: 1-800-837-1935 & Reference Conference ID: 8016429                            

Persons participating by phone do not need to RSVP. TTU Communications Relay Services are available for the Hearing Impaired. For TTU services dial 7-1-1 or 1-800-855-2880. A Relay Communications Assistant will help.

Encore: 1-855-859-2056: Conference ID: 8016429                    

Encore is an audio recording of this call that can be accessed by dialing 1-855-859-2056 and entering the Conference ID. This recording will be accessible beginning 2 hours after the ODF and expires after 2 business days.

For ODF schedule updates & E-Mailing List registration, visit our website at Http://www.cms.gov/OpenDoorForums/