**Updated August 26, 2009- 

Did you miss the Information Exchange with HHS on H1N1 Healthcare System Preparedness and Response on August 20? You can still listen to the exchange using the Encore feature – Dial 800-642-1687, conference identification is H1N1. Also – you can continue to send questions and comment to H1N1.listening@hhs.gov

While questions cannot be answered individually, these questions will help shape the content and subject matter of the next call, scheduled for September 14.

**Updated August 24, 2009- The proposed agenda for the August 25, 2009 Physicians Open Door Forum from 2pm-3pmET is as follows: Influenza Vaccine Update, Provider Enrollment Update & Section 1011 Update. This agenda is subject to change. To participate dial 1-800-837-1935 Conference ID 22152458. Please see the Downloads section below for the full participation announcement. 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: 230044340. Please see the Downloads section below for the full participation announcement. Thank you for your continued interest in the CMS Open Door Forums

**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 14, 2009 - Information Exchange with HHS on H1N1 Healthcare System Preparedness and Response
Call: 1-800-837-1935; Conference ID: H1N1
Date: August 20, 2009
Time: 1:30 -3:00 pm, Eastern DS Time

I. Opening Remarks --- Chair- Dr. Nicole Lurie, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
Co-Chairs – CAPT Clare Helminiak, Dr. Sally Phillips, and RADM Ann Knebel
Moderator – Susie Butler, CMS Office of External Affairs

II. Agenda:
The purpose of the dialogue is to engage the provider community in a discussion of H1N1 preparedness and response issues. High priority will be put on a discussion of the value and contribution of the primary care provider networks. We will discuss strategies for:
• reducing the burden on emergency departments
• early identification and intervention with high risk patients
• work force protection

In addition we will discuss emerging issues on the healthcare system surge capacity, critical care planning and home health care preparedness and planning issues as of interest to the participants.

III. Open Q&A
Submit questions and innovative solutions now at: H1N1.listening@hhs.gov

We'd like to hear from you:
• What are your plans to protect high risk patients from H1N1 infection in your clinics/professional settings?
• Have you initiated any early intervention strategies with high risk patients (e.g. home antivirals)?
• What strategies are you planning to prevent unnecessary trips to the Emergency Department?
• How are you addressing an anticipated increased patient volume?
• Could telehealth play a role in surge?
• Could call centers support hospital decompression?
• What can PCP do to help the hospitals and vice versa?

You can submit your thoughts ahead of time at H1N1.listening@hhs.gov or speak live on the call.

Please note – while we will address as many questions as possible, we know that we cannot answer each individual question. Submitting questions prior to the call will allow us to address as many questions as possible.

Mark your calendar! Another call is scheduled to share additional information and follow up on today's questions on September 14, 2009.
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All callers, please dial: 1-800-837-1935 and use Conference ID H1N1.

Dial in at least 10 minutes prior to start of the call. Inform the operator of the conference title and conference ID number. To make conferencing adjustments from your phone, follow these key commands.

On a touchtone telephone keypad...
Press (*) & 0 to reach the Operator
Press (*) & 4 to equalize your volume
Press (*) & 6 to mute/unmute your line

To access the Encore feature: please dial (800) 642-1687 and enter Conference ID H1N1. This access will expire February 20, 2010.

**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. Thank you for your continued interest in the CMS Open Door Forums.

**Updated July 24, 2009-  The next Physician, Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2009, from 2pm-3pmET. To participate dial 1-800-837-1935 Conference ID 22152458. Please see the Downloads section below for the full participation announcement. Thank you for your continued interest in the CMS Open Door Forums.

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Physicians Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum Overview

The Physicians, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum addresses the concerns and issues of Medicare and Medicaid physicians, non-physician practitioners, nurses, and other allied health care specialists. This diverse group of providers serves Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries in almost all service settings, ranging from independent physician offices to specialized departments within larger facilities. The types of issues that come up during this forum are as varied as the providers who participate, but some frequent topics include the Physician Fee Schedule, Stark regulations, care plan oversight, payment and documentation rules, Provider Enrollment Chain Ownership System (PECOS), as well as the roles and responsibilities of different allied health professional staff under CMS 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) Tuesday, August 25, 2009: Physicians, Nurses & Allied Health Professionals 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) Carrier/FI Directory (PDF, 338KB) Quality Improvement Organization Program's 9th Scope of Work (pdf, 24KB)
Related Links Inside CMS
Physicians Open Door Forum Mailing List Sign-Up CMS Physician Center Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Electronic Prescribing (E-Rx) Initiative Physicians Regulatory Issues Team (PRIT) Details for Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration (PAC-PRD) Health Care Consumer Initiatives Therapy Services Overview Skilled Nursing Facilities Consolidated Billing Information Medicare Prevention Benefits
Related Links Outside CMS
Government Printing Office Federal Register September 19, 2007- Care Giver Broadcast Archive Medicare Learn Network (MLN) Product Ordering Page

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