List of Upcoming Seminars Hosted by Medicare and Medicare Carriers
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS):
CMS to Host National Education Call on May 13th, 2008
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a national education conference call to address the implementation of the new Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding program scheduled to begin on July 1, 2008. This call is being conducted for Medicare fee-for-service DMEPOS suppliers, physicians, and other providers – all of which may be affected by the program. The call will give a general overview of the new program and address some of the exceptions and situations you may encounter as the program is implemented. A presentation will be made by the Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor (CBIC) and CMS Subject Matter Experts will be available to answer questions. A PowerPoint presentation will be posted on the CMS Website prior to the call.
Conference call details:
Date: May 13, 2008
Conference Title: Overview of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program
Time: 12:30-2:00 p.m. EDT
In order to receive the call-in information, you must register for the call. It is important to note that if you are planning to sit in with a group, only one person needs to register to receive the call-in data. This registration is solely to reserve a phone line, NOT to allow participation. If you cannot attend the call, replay information is available below.
- To register for the call participants need to go to: http://www2.eventsvc.com/palmettogba/051308
- Fill in all required data.
- Verify your time zone is displayed correctly the drop down box.
- Click "Register".
- You will be taken to the “Thank you for registering” page and will receive a confirmation email shortly thereafter. Note: Please print and save this page, in the event that your server blocks the confirmation emails. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your spam/junk mail filter as they may have gotten caught in that.
Cahaba Government Benefits Administration
(Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi)
Provider Outreach & Education Part B – Ask Cahaba B
The Open Door Forums offers an open communication channel with enrolled providers by organizing toll-free Ask the Contractor Teleconferences (ACT), which will focus on specific topics.
Initially, Cahaba will present providers with a few Medicare updates. Subsequently, the call will be opened to providers to ask questions directly to Medicare Part B Subject Matter Experts. A wrap-up session will conclude the call.
Registration is not required.
Date:
June 18, 2008
Time:
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Central
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Eastern
Dial-In:
1-877-239-9402
Conference ID Access Code:
45863870
Trailblazer Health Enterprises, LLC
The following states are covered in Jurisdiction 4