On April 30, 2009, CMS will hold a Special Open Door Forum to discuss the availability of Internet-based Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) and the implementation of regulatory provisions. During this call, CMS staff will discuss:
- Internet-based PECOS for physicians, non-physician practitioners and provider and supplier organizations
- Provider and supplier reporting responsibilities
- Final adverse actions
- Change of practice locations
- Change of ownership
- Other reportable events
- Effective date of Medicare billing privileges and retrospective billing for physicians, certain non-physician practitioners, and physician and non-physician practitioner organizations
- Revalidation efforts
More information, including an audio recording of the event, will be posted on the CMS website.