The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will host a Special Open Door Forum (ODF) on February 17 titled “Medicare Provider & Supplier Enrollment” to discuss Medicare provider enrollment issues. During the call, CMS staff will discuss the following topics:
- Internet-based Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS) for physicians, non-physician practitioners, and provider and supplier organizations.
- Provider and supplier reporting responsibilities.
- Medicare ordering and referring issues.
- Revalidation efforts.
CMS stated that capacity is limited, so those wishing to participate should dial in early; the call will be held from 2-3:30 p.m. EST, and the line to dial in will open at 1:45 p.m. After the ODF ends, the public will have an opportunity to ask questions.
To participate, dial 800.837.1935 and reference Conference ID 52537484. TTY Communications Relay Services are available for the Hearing Impaired. For TTY services, dial 711 or 800.855.2880, and for Internet Relay services, visit www.consumer.att.com/relay/which/index.html. A Relay Communications Assistant will help.
An audio recording of the Special Forum will be posted to the Special ODF website at www.cms.hhs.gov/OpenDoorForums/05_ODF_SpecialODF.asp. The audio recording will be accessible for downloading on or around Monday March 1, 2010, and will be available for 30 days.
