Resources to Assist Physicians with the Medicare Contractor Transition August 2, 2013 General CMA, Medicare transition, Noridian, Practice resources 0 Goal: Provide members with information and resources to prepare their practices for the transition of Medicare contractors from Palmetto to Noridian on September 16 (Part B). Current CMA Resources 1. CMA’s Medicare Transition webpage – CMA has created a dedicated Medicare transition webpage, www.cmanet.org/medicare-transition, offering practices the ability to access updates and important information regarding the transition in one easy-to-access to location. All resources related to the Medicare transition will be accessible through this site. 2. CMA’s Medicare Transition Guide: What physicians need to know – This guide, which members can download free from the CMA website, includes an FAQ that includes information on the transition dates, what will remain the same with the transition and what will change, Noridian’s online provider portal, what practices can do to prepare for the transition, and links to additional resources and way to stay apprised of new information on the transition. 3. CMA Practice Resources (CPR) – CMA Practice Resources is a free monthly newsletter from CMA’s practice management experts that focuses on critical payor and health care industry issues, including the Medicare transition, and how these issues directly impact the business of a physician practice. To sign up, visit the CMA website or contact CMA Member Services at (800) 786-4262. 4. CMA webinar – At the request of CMA, Noridian has agreed to conduct a webinar for CMA members on August 7 from 12:15-1:30pm. The other webinars Noridian is offering is open to all provider types in California, Nevada, Hawaii, and the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. However, the August 7 webinar will be limited to CMA members and will give attendees an opportunity to ask their specific questions. This webinar will be held at the OCMA Conference Center during a "Lunch & Learn." During the gathering, we will participate in the "live" CMA Medicare Transition webinar and then discuss any questions. To register for the Lunch & Learn, click here. For those who miss the live webinar, it will be available on-demand via the CMA website. 5. Content alert updates - The CMA website allows registered users to create custom content alerts on the topics that are of interest to you. Once signed up, you will be notified any time there is new content posted in one of your interested areas, including Medicare issues. To sign up, users should visit their account dashboard on the CMA website and click on “my alerts,” then select “Insurance Reimbursement -> Medicare.” CMA Resource in Development Practice preparation checklist indicating all of the steps practices should take to prepare for the transition to Noridian. This document will be added to the Medicare Transition Guide. MEC Engagement The Priority Assistance Committee recommends that MEC proactively educate members about the resource available from CMA to help navigate contracting with the exchange. Promote CMA Medicare transition website Promote CMA’s Medicare transition guide Promote Aug 7 Medicare transition webinar (promo from CMSS coming) Include articles and announcements in CMS publications and communications Alert CMA’s Michele Kelly 213/226-0338 mkelly@cmanet.org of any issues related to the transition. Additional Resources Noridian’s transition website: The Noridian transition website includes information on what’s new/changing and what will remain the same during and after the transition. Paul O’Donnell, Noridian (701) 277-2401. NOTE: MEC are welcome to contact Mr. O’Donnell directly; however, it is important to keep CMA/Michele Kelly in the loop so that she is aware of issues as they arise. Additional Medicare-related Resources 1. Medicare Enrollment Guide for Physicians - This document guides physicians through the enrollment process and assists enrolled physicians who are making changes or who must revalidate their enrollment. 2. Getting Started with the Medicare Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) – this guide assists physicians with understanding and complying with PQRS. 3. Medicare Electronic Prescribing Overview: Payment Incentives and Payment Reductions – Overview of electronic prescribing (eRX) program, including incentive payments for physicians who e-prescribe and payment penalties for physicians who do not. 4. Medicare Part B Important Changes: What they mean to your practice 5. Medicare Audit Guide for Physicians – Guide for preparing and responding to a Medicare audit. 6. Various Medicare webinars available on demand at www.cmanet.org/events 7. Numerous Medicare-related CMA On-Call documents can be downloaded at www.cmanet.org Comments are closed.