Physicians, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum
Guidance for Physicians, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum (ODF) addressing the concerns and issues of Medicare and Medicaid physicians, non-physician practitioners, nurses, and other allied health care specialists
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: August 11, 2020
Overview:
The Physicians, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum (ODF) 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.
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**Updated July 8, 2024- The next Physicians, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum scheduled for Wednesday, July 11, 2024 from 2pm-3pmET. If you wish to participate you must register in advance by clicking here: https://cms.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_vfsU5LSKR3atiW9T_AhrDg . Be sure to click on the July 11 box. We look forward to your participation. Please see the full participation announcement in the Downloads section below. Thank you for your continued interest in the CMS Open Door Forums.
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