CMS to Host National Education CallThe 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 on
Tuesday, May 13, from 12:30-2 p.m. EDT. 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, which is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2008.
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.
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. Registration will close at 12:30
p.m. EDT on Monday, May 12, 2008, or when available space has been
filled. No exceptions will be made
To register, go to http://www2.eventsvc.com/palmettogba/051308
and fill in all required data. Verify that your time zone is
displayed correctly in the drop-down box and click on "Register."
You will be taken to the "Thank you for registering" page and will
receive a confirmation e-mail shortly thereafter. Note: Print and
save this page in the event that your server blocks the
confirmation e-mails. If you do not receive the confirmation
e-mail, check your spam/junk mail filter.
If you cannot attend the call, a replay of the call will be
accessible from 2:30 p.m. EDT May 13 until 11:59 p.m. EDT May 17.
The call-in data for the replay is 800.642.1687; passcode:
45744159.
CMS recommends the review of three MLN Matters articles
prior to the call. There is a substantial amount of program
information and how it will impact DMEPOS suppliers, physicians,
and other providers.
These special edition MLN Matters articles are:
MLN Matters special edition #SE0805, "Overview of New
Medicare Competitive Bidding Program for Durable Medical Equipment,
Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)." This article is
posted at:
www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/SE0805.pdf
MLN Matters special edition #SE0806, "Durable Medical
Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)
Competitive Bidding Program: Grandfathering, Repair and
Replacement, Mail Order Diabetic Supplies, and Advanced Beneficiary
Notices (ABNs)." This article is at:
www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/SE0806.pdf
MLN Matters special edition #SE0807 "Important
Exceptions and Special Circumstances that Occur Under the Durable
Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)
Competitive Bidding Program." This article is posted at:
www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/SE0807.pdf 
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