By Gregg A. Masters, MPH
The clock is ticking and the CMS continues its community outreach via their series of National Provider Calls on the application process for ACOs interested in submitting for the Medicare Shared Savings Program.
The deadline for the class of 2015 is approaching with the next call scheduled for Tuesday, April 22nd 2014 from 1;30 – 3PM Eastern.
You can register for this call here.
Space is limited and demand for these calls often exceed available slots, so get your registration in early.
Meanwhile, the description of the program is as follows:
During this MLN Connects™ National Provider Call, CMS subject matter experts cover helpful tips on completing a successful application, including information on how to submit an acceptable ACO Participant List, Sample ACO Participant Agreement, Executed ACO Participant Agreements, and Governing Body Template for the Medicare Shared Savings Program application. A question and answer session follow the presentation.
The Shared Savings Program Application web page has important information, dates, and materials on the application process. Call participants are encouraged to review the application and other materials found on this web page prior to the call.
Target Audience
Potential 2015 ACO Applicants
Presentation
The presentation for this call will be posted at least one day in advance of the call on the MLN Connects™ National Provider Calls and Events web page. Select the call date and scroll to the “Call Materials” section to locate the slide presentation. A link to the audio recording and written transcript of this call will be posted under the “Calls Materials” section in approximately 2 weeks following the call.
Registration will close at 12:00 p.m. ET on the day of the call or when available space has been filled.
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