Pharmaceutical, Pharmacy, and Device Manufacturers Open Door Forums

**Updated February 21, 2012- Special Open Door Forum (ODF): Medicare's Prior Authorization for Power Mobility Devices Demonstration scheduled for Thursday, February 23, 2012 3-4:30pmET. This call will be conference call only. This Special ODF will provide an opportunity for suppliers and providers to ask questions about the Demonstration. CMS) will conduct a demonstration that will implement a prior authorization process for certain medical equipment for all people with Medicare who reside in seven states with high populations of fraud- and error-prone providers (California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, and Texas). Participants may submit questions prior to the Special ODF to pademo@cms.hhs.gov. If you wish to participate, dial: (877) 251-0301 & Conference ID: 54397724

We look forward to your participation. Please see the Downloads section below for the full call announcement. Thank you for your continued interest in the CMS Open Door Forums.

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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.