CMS has scheduled an open door forum 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST April 26 to discuss face-to-face encounter requirements for Medicaid patients.
Effective July 1, agencies will have to comply with a
Medicaid face-to-face requirement similar to the requirements for Medicare. As with Medicare, patients will be required to see a physician within 90 days before or 30 days after the start of services.
During the form, CMS “will provide a summary of the major provisions” of the Medicaid requirement and provide details about implementation requirements. After CMS’ presentation there will be a Q&A session.