**Updated August 24, 2009- The next Pharmaceutical, Pharmacy & Device Manufacturers Open Door Forum on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 3:30pm-4:30pmET will focus on MIPPA accreditation and surety bond requirements for DMEPOS suppliers, with a special focus on processes pharmacies that bill Part B for DMEPOS or Drugs and Biologicals that should be considered as the September 30, 2009 deadline approaches. To participate dial 1-800-837-1935 and reference conference ID 23827900. Thank you for your continued interest in the CMS Open Door Forums.

**Updated August 20, 2009- Special Open Door Forum: Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding Program Bidders' Conference -Learn the Rules to Submit a Bid Successfully will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 from 2-3pmET. This call will be Conference Call Only. If you wish to participate, dial 1-800-837-1935 & reference conference ID: 23044340. Please see the Downloads section below for the full participation announcement.

**Updated August 18, 2009- Added DMEPOS Supplier Accreditation and Surety Bond Requirement Deadlines Coming In October 2009 document in the Downloads section below. This document covers: What you need to do if you are in the process of being accredited or obtaining a surety bond and What you need to do if you are not going to be accredited or get a surety bond.

**Updated August 6, 2009- Special Open Door Forum: Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding Program Bidders' Conference - How to Register to Access the Bidding System will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 from 2-3pmET. This call will be Conference Call Only. If you wish to participate, dial 1-800-837-1935 & reference conference ID: 23038688. Please see the Downloads section below for the full participation announcement.

The next Pharmaceutical, Pharmacy, and Device Manufacturers Open Door Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2009 from 3:30pm-4:30pmET. It will focus on will focus on Accreditation and Surety Bond Implementation for DMEPOS suppliers. This call will be Conference Call Only. If you wish to participate, dial 1-800-837-1935 & reference conference ID: 23827900. Please see the Downloads section below for the full participation announcement.

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Pharmaceutical, Pharmacy, and Device Manufacturers Open Door Forum Overview

The Pharmaceutical, Pharmacy, and Device Manufacturers Open Door Forum (ODF) addresses the concerns of the pharmaceutical and device manufacturing industries as well as the issues relating to practicing pharmacists serving the Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. The topics discussed on this call typically focus on areas such as the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, coverage and payment for new technologies, and the role of HIPAA in practice. Discussions pertaining to coding and reimbursement for devices, drugs and biologicals also occur, as well as topics relating to rules found in the Physician Fee Schedule, and other payment system regulations. Timely announcements and clarifications regarding important rulemaking, quality program initiatives, and other related areas are also included in the forums.

Downloads
Wednesday, September 2, 2009- Special Open Door Forum: Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program Bidders' Conference- Learn the Rules to Submit a Bid Successfully (PDF, 24KB) Wednesday, August 26, 2009- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical & Device Manufacturers Open Door Forum (PDF, 24KB) Wednesday, August 19, 2009- Special Open Door Forum:  Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding Program Bidders' Conference - How to Register to Access the Bidding System (PDF, 24KB) DMEPOS Supplier Accreditation and Surety Bond Requirement Deadlines Coming In October 2009 (PDF, 24KB) Quality Improvement Organization Program's 9th Scope of Work (PDF, 6KB) Carrier/FI Directory (PDF, 338KB)
Related Links Inside CMS
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical & DM Open Door Forum Mailing List Sign-Up CMS Pharmacist Center Prescription Drug Coverage Contracting Pharmacy MMA Resources
Related Links Outside CMS
Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) Government Printing Office Federal Register

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