CMS to Host Conference Call on DMEPOS Competitive Bidding

On May 8, 2008, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will host a national conference call on the implementation of the Medicare durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program, which is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2008.

The national conference call will take place from 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (EDT) on May 13, 2008.  During the conference call, CMS is expected to give a general overview of the DMEPOS competitive bidding program and address some exceptions and situations suppliers may encounter in the program's implementation.  CMS also reports that a presentation will be made by the Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor.  CMS expects to post a PowerPoint presentation on the CMS website prior to the call.

To participate in the conference call, registration is required.  Registration will close at 12:30 p.m. (EDT) on May 12, 2008 or when available space has been filled.  CMS will also make an audio recording of the conference call available from 2:30 p.m. (EDT) on May 13, 2008 until 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on May 17, 2008.  The audio recording may be accessed by calling 1-800-642-1687 and using passcode 45744159.