Upcoming Events on Proposed Data Collection for Global Surgery

CMS is hosting an information session on proposed data collection for global surgery this Thursday, August 11, followed by a Town Hall on August 25 with an opportunity for stakeholders to provide feedback. 

Data Collection on Resources Used in Furnishing Global Services Information Session — August 11

Thursday, August 11 from 2 to 3 pm ET

To register or for more information, visit MLN Connects Event Registration. Space may be limited, register early 

During this call, learn about the proposed data collection activities on resources used in furnishing global services outlined in the CY 2017 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1654-P).Section 523 of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) requires CMS to develop and implement a process to gather and analyze the necessary data on pre- and post-operative visits and other services furnished during global surgical periods other than the surgical procedure itself. This call will not include a question and answer session.

Agenda:

Background on Medicare payments for global surgical packages

• Physician Fee Schedule proposal and MACRA Section 523 requirement for CMS to collect data to value surgical services
• Proposed approach for data collection

Target Audience: Practitioners who furnish surgical services to Medicare beneficiaries; state and national associations that represent these practitioners; integrated delivery systems representatives; coding professionals; and practice managers.

Global Surgery Proposed Data Collection Town Hall — August 25

Thursday, August 25

• In-person session 10:30 am to 12:00 pm ET (at CMS Headquarters)
• Virtual session 1 pm to 2:30 pm ET (by webinar)

See the announcement to register or for more information.

CMS is holding a town hall meeting to give stakeholders the opportunity to provide feedback on the CMS proposal for collecting data on global services from the CY 2017 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1654-P). Feedback received at this meeting is not part of our notice and comment rulemaking process. See the proposed rule for information on how to submit a comment. To be assured consideration, comments on the proposed rule must be received by 5 pm on September 6, 2016.

The town hall will be divided into two sessions. From 10:30 to 12, those attending in person will have the opportunity to present.  From 1 to 2:30, virtual participants will be able to present. During registration for both sessions, you should indicate if you wish to speak. Those attending virtually will be able to hear the morning session but will not be able to present until the afternoon.

Target Audience: Practitioners who furnish surgical services to Medicare beneficiaries; state and national associations that represent these practitioners; integrated delivery systems representatives; coding professionals; and practice managers.