Tuesday November 15, 11:30am -1pm
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is hosting a call on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 from 11:30-1 pm MT to discuss the application process for the Medicare Shared Savings Program (to create Accountable Care Organizations) and the Advance Payment Model. The Advance Payment Model is intended to provide additional support through upfront resources to physician-owned and rural providers. In order to receive the call-in information, you must register for the call. Registration will close at 10:00 pm on Tuesday, November 15 or when available space has been filled. No exceptions will be made. Please register early. Please click here for more details and instructions on registering for the National Provider Call.
Wednesday, November 16, 5:00-6:30pmJoin CMS Director of Performance Based Payment Policy Staff John Pilotte for a discussion about the key features of the Medicare Shared Savings Program final rule on Wednesday, November 16 from 5:00-6:30pm at Colorado Medical Society/COPIC, 7351 E. Lowry Boulevard – Mile High Room – 2nd Floor, Denver, Colorado 80230. Teleconference information will be available for those who cannot attend in person. Please RSVP via email notification to CMSDenRegistration@cms.hhs.gov by close of business Friday, November 11, 2011. Include the following information in your email: (1) Name; (2) Title; (3) Organization; (4) Email address; and (5) Phone number. Following submission of your registration, you will receive a confirmation email. Advanced submission of questions is encouraged and can be included with your RSVP information. Time permitting, additional questions and comments will be accepted during the meeting.
A Notice of Intent to Apply memo is currently available on the Shared Savings Program Application page and the program application will be posted to this website prior to the call. Call participants are encouraged to review the application prior to the call.
