CMS will host the next Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, from 2-3 p.m. (ET).
 
The agenda includes an update on the expanded HHVBP model, set to begin the first performance year in 2023, as well as new codes for final claims to reflect telehealth use.
 
The agenda also includes an update on the Home Health CAHPS Survey and Q&A.
  • To participate by phone, dial 1-888-455-1397 & Reference Conference Passcode 5109694
  • Instant Replay is available at 1-866-383-2936. No passcode is needed for the replay.
See the complete agenda and call details from CMS below.
 
The next Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum is scheduled for
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 PM at 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET).
Please call at least 15 minutes prior to the forum start time.
**This Agenda is Subject to Change**
  • Opening Remarks
Chair – Brian Slater, Center for Medicare, CMS
Co-Chair- Kelly Vontran, Center for Medicare, CMS
Moderator – Jill Darling, Office of Communications, CMS
  • Announcements & Updates
  III. Open Q&A
**DATE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
Next Home Health, Hospice & DME ODF: TBA
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This Open Door Forum is open to everyone, but if you are a member of the Press, you may listen in but please refrain from asking questions during the Q & A portion of the call. If you have inquiries, please contact CMS at Press@cms.hhs.gov. Thank you.
Open Door Participation Instructions:
This call will be Conference Call Only.
To participate by phone:
Dial: 1-888-455-1397 & Reference Conference Passcode: 5109694
Persons participating by phone do not need to RSVP. TTY Communications Relay Services are available for the Hearing Impaired.  For TTY services dial 7-1-1 or 1-800-855-2880. A Relay Communications Assistant will help.
Instant Replay: 1- 866-383-2936; Conference Passcode: No Passcode Needed
Instant Replay is an audio recording of this call that can be accessed by dialing 1- 866-383-2936, 1 hour after the call has ended. The recording expires December 9, 2022, 11:59 AM ET.
For ODF schedule updates and E-Mailing List registration, visit our website at http://www.cms.gov/OpenDoorForums/.
Were you unable to attend the recent Home Health, Hospice & DME ODF call? We encourage you to visit our CMS Podcasts and Transcript webpage where you can listen and view the most recent Home Health, Hospice & DME ODF call. Both the audio and transcript will be posted to: https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Outreach/OpenDoorForums/PodcastAndTranscripts.html. Thank you.
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