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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220210
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UID:13793-1644451200-1644796799@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:ALOMA Conference
DESCRIPTION:8th Annual Science & Management CME Conference at Ross Bridge – Birmingham\nFebruary 10-13\, 2022
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/aloma-conference/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220202
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210902T210910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T210910Z
UID:13586-1643673600-1643759999@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:Expansion of the Repetitive\, Scheduled Non-Emergent Ambulance Transport (RSNAT) Prior Authorization Model
DESCRIPTION:The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the following implementation dates for all remaining states and territories for the nationwide expansion of the Repetitive\, Scheduled Non-Emergent Ambulance Transport (RSNAT) Prior Authorization Model. The model will begin: \n\nOn December 1\, 2021 in Arkansas\, Colorado\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, New Mexico\, Oklahoma\, and Texas;\nNo earlier than February 1\, 2022 in Alabama\, American Samoa\, California\, Georgia\, Guam\, Hawaii\, Nevada\, Northern Mariana Islands and Tennessee;\nNo earlier than April 1\, 2022 in Florida\, Illinois\, Iowa\, Kansas\, Minnesota\, Missouri\, Nebraska\, Puerto Rico\, Wisconsin\, and U.S. Virgin Islands;\nNo earlier than June 1\, 2022 in Connecticut\, Indiana\, Maine\, Massachusetts\, Michigan\, New Hampshire\, New York\, Rhode Island\, and Vermont; and\nNo earlier than August 1\, 2022 in Alaska\, Arizona\, Idaho\, Kentucky\, Montana\, North Dakota\, Ohio\, Oregon\, South Dakota\, Utah\, Washington\, and Wyoming.\n\nPlease continue to check this website and with your Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for upcoming educational opportunities. For additional information on the prior authorization process\, please refer to the Operational Guide and Frequently Asked Questions in the Download section below. \nInformation obtained from: https://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Monitoring-Programs/Medicare-FFS-Compliance-Programs/Prior-Authorization-Initiatives/Prior-Authorization-of-Repetitive-Scheduled-Non-Emergent-Ambulance-Transport-
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/expansion-of-the-repetitive-scheduled-non-emergent-ambulance-transport-rsnat-prior-authorization-model/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220102
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20211028T191250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T191250Z
UID:13706-1640995200-1641081599@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:NO SURPRISES ACT — NOTICE REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:NO SURPRISES ACT — NOTICE REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1\, 2022\nFor more information please visit: https://www.pyapc.com/insights/no-surprises-act-notice-requirements-effective-january-1-2022/
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/no-surprises-act-notice-requirements-effective-january-1-2022/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220102
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210311T210038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T210038Z
UID:13222-1640995200-1641081599@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:CMS Adopts New eRX Standard for Part D
DESCRIPTION:The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that requires Part D prescription drug plans support a new electronic prior authorization transaction standard for their Part D e-prescribing programs. This new electronic prior authorization standard will allow prescribers to see that a drug is subject to prior authorization\, while they are prescribing it. This policy change helps ensure that there are secure electronic transactions between prescribers and Part D plan sponsors\, and that patients will not experience delays when picking up their prescriptions. CMS will begin enforcing the requirements of this rule on January 1\, 2022\, although Part D sponsors may choose to implement the new transaction standard earlier. This action is part of CMS’s commitment to strengthen Medicare\, ensure safety and quality\, and put patients over paperwork. \nThis final rule requires that Part D plans adopt the electronic prior authorization standard called the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) SCRIPT standard version 2017071\, which ensures secure transmissions and expedites prior authorizations by requiring providers to electronically supply clinical information\, such as a patient’s diagnosis\, before the prescription is sent to the pharmacy. Through this new process\, beneficiaries can receive their medication faster\, by decreasing the amount of time it takes to process prior authorizations. This rule also implements the Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act requirement for the adoption of the electronic prior authorization standard for the Part D e-prescribing program. \nWith this new electronic prior authorization standard\, prescribers would be able to choose to initiate and manage the process for Part D drug approvals within their electronic prescribing system\, improving the process without requiring that patients take any additional steps to complete the prior authorization. \nFor more information visit: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/news-alert/cms-names-e-prescribing-standard-reduce-provider-burden-and-expedite-patient-access-needed \nThe final rule (CMS-4189-F) can be downloaded from the Federal Register at: https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2020-28877/medicare-program-secure-electronic-prior-authorization-for-medicare-part-d
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/cms-adopts-new-erx-standard-for-part-d/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220102
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210208T174555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T174555Z
UID:13163-1640995200-1641081599@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:Secure Electronic Prior Authorization For Medicare Part D
DESCRIPTION:CMS issued a final rule that\, for the first time\, requires that Part D prescription drug plans support a new electronic prior authorization transaction standard for their Part D e-prescribing programs. This new electronic prior authorization standard will allow prescribers to see that a drug is subject to prior authorization\, while they are prescribing it. \nThis policy change helps ensure that there are secure electronic transactions between prescribers and Part D plan sponsors\, and that patients will not experience delays when picking up their prescriptions. \nCMS will begin enforcing the requirements of this rule on January 1\, 2022\, although Part D sponsors may choose to implement the new transaction standard earlier. This action is part of CMS’s commitment to strengthen Medicare\, ensure safety and quality\, and put patients over paperwork. \nThis final rule requires that Part D plans adopt the electronic prior authorization standard called the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) SCRIPT standard version 2017071\, which ensures secure transmissions and expedites prior authorizations by requiring providers to electronically supply clinical information\, such as a patient’s diagnosis\, before the prescription is sent to the pharmacy. Through this new process\, beneficiaries can receive their medication faster\, by decreasing the amount of time it takes to process prior authorizations. This rule also implements the Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act requirement for the adoption of the electronic prior authorization standard for the Part D e-prescribing program. \nWith this new electronic prior authorization standard\, prescribers would be able to choose to initiate and manage the process for Part D drug approvals within their electronic prescribing system\, improving the process without requiring that patients take any additional steps to complete the prior authorization. \nThe final rule (CMS-4189-F) can be downloaded from the Federal Register at: https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2020-28877/medicare-program-secure-electronic-prior-authorization-for-medicare-part-d \nMore information can be found here: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/news-alert/cms-names-e-prescribing-standard-reduce-provider-burden-and-expedite-patient-access-needed
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/secure-electronic-prior-authorization-for-medicare-part-d/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20211028T191125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T191125Z
UID:13704-1640908800-1640995199@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:Close any gaps in Chronic Kidney Disease Test
DESCRIPTION:Close any gaps in Chronic Kidney Disease Test by December 31\, 2021\n\nBCBS Alabama Primary Care Select providers can improve their Chronic Kidney Disease Test measure score by ensuring their attributed patients who have diabetes receive at least one of the following screenings in the current year: \n\nAlbumin / Creatinine Ratio test and Basic Metabolism (BMP) test\nComprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) test\nRenal Function Panel test\neGFR test
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/close-any-gaps-in-chronic-kidney-disease-test/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210526T185822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T185822Z
UID:13396-1640908800-1640995199@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:2021 MIPS Hardship Exception Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Performance Year MIPS Promoting Interoperability Performance Category Hardship Exception and Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception is now OPEN. Submit your applications to CMS by December 31\, 2021. \nFor more information visit the MIPS Promoting Interoperability Performance Category Hardship Exception and Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception QPP webpages and link to the application.
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/2021-mips-hardship-exception-deadline/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210414T215930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T215930Z
UID:13301-1640908800-1640995199@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:2% Medicare Sequester Moratorium Deadline
DESCRIPTION:On April 13th\, 2021\, Legislation was passed by Congress that extended the current 2% Medicare sequester moratorium established by the CARES Act through December 31\, 2021. The previous expiration date was March 31\, 2021.\n\n\n\n\n\nCMS had previously instructed all MACs to hold all claims with dates of service beginning April 1st for a short period of time as not to interfere with cash flow\, in anticipation of possible Congressional action to extend the 2% sequester reduction suspension.\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce the new legislation is signed into law\, MACs should be able to begin processing those claims.
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/2-medicare-sequester-moratorium-deadline/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211225
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210518T160029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T160029Z
UID:13374-1640217600-1640390399@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:Christmas
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/christmas/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211215
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20211214T214024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T214024Z
UID:13796-1639440000-1639526399@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:2020 QPP - Doctors and Clinicians Preview Period Ends
DESCRIPTION:The Doctors and Clinicians Preview Period ends today\, December 14\, 2021 at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). If you haven’t previewed your 2020 Quality Payment Program (QPP) performance information already\, don’t miss your chance before it’s publicly reported on clinician and group profile pages on Medicare Care Compare and in the Provider Data Catalog (PDC). \nYou can access the secured Preview through the QPP website.
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/2020-qpp-doctors-and-clinicians-preview-period-ends/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211211
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210901T175245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T175245Z
UID:13584-1639094400-1639180799@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:UHC Medical Paper PRAs Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Effective Dec. 10\, 2021\, for most* UnitedHealthcare plans in the region\, we will no longer print and mail paper provider remittance advice (PRAs) for medical claims to network health care professionals and facilities (primary and ancillary) in the following states: \n\nAlabama\nArkansas\nFlorida\nGeorgia\nIllinois\nIndiana\nIowa\nKansas\nKentucky\nLouisiana\nMichigan\nMinnesota\nMississippi\nMissouri\nNebraska\nNorth Carolina\nNorth Dakota\nOhio\nOklahoma\nSouth Carolina\nSouth Dakota\nTennessee\nTexas\nWisconsin*\n\nFor more information visit: https://www.uhcprovider.com/en/resource-library/news/2021-network-bulletin-featured-articles/0921-pra-mailings.html \n 
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/uhc-medical-paper-pras-deadline/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211130
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20211028T191038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T191038Z
UID:13702-1638144000-1638230399@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:2020 MIPS DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION:2020 MIPS Targeted Review and Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Applications DEADLINE\nFor more information visit: https://qpp.cms.gov/mips/exception-applications?py=2020
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/2020-mips-deadline/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211126
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210518T155935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T155935Z
UID:13372-1637798400-1637884799@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving
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URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/thanksgiving/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211124
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20211118T224925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T230218Z
UID:13749-1637625600-1637711999@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:ImmPRINT Downtime
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Department of Public Health Immunization Registry (ImmPRINT)\, will be down an entire day on Tuesday\, November 23\, 2021 for database maintenance. The production web services will also be down during this time\, any HL7 messages received by ImmPRINT during the down time will NOT be processed due to capacity constraints. \nADPH will send a notification once the database maintenance is complete\, but they highly recommend you hold the HL7 messages on Tuesday\, November 23\, 2021 until the update is complete and send them after ImmPRINT gets back up and running. Or please reprocess all the HL7 messages that got timed out on November 23rd the next day from your logs. \nAside from the mentioned brief downtime\, there should be no impact to interfaces for this change to the ImmPRINT servers. \n 
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/immprint-downtime/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20211005T180243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T180403Z
UID:13657-1637154000-1637326800@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:2021 GC3 Conference- HIMSS Gulf Coast Chapters
DESCRIPTION:The annual GC3 Conference returns to Alabama in 2021! Presented by the Alabama\, Louisiana\, & Mississippi Chapters of HIMSS! \nWhere: Mobile\, AL \nWhen: November 17-19\, 2021 \nThis event includes educational sessions\, networking opportunities\, and vendor exhibits. \n\nWednesday Nov. 17\, 2021 – Pre-Conference Symposium in the afternoon\nThursday Nov. 18\, 2021 – Full day of educational sessions; vendor hall open; networking reception\nFriday Nov. 19\, 2021 – Morning educational sessions\n\nView the Agenda \nRegister Here
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/2021-gc3-conference-himss-gulf-coast-chapters/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211112
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210518T155904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T155904Z
UID:13370-1636588800-1636675199@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/veterans-day/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Holidays
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211022
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210929T203159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T203159Z
UID:13637-1634688000-1634860799@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:BCBS of AL Virtual Blue Forum
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for this year’s virtual Blue Forum on October 20-21\, 2021. Blue Forum is designed specifically for office administrators and staff to: \n\nMeet with your peers\, Blue Cross representatives and industry experts.\nLearn new ways to support your practice and patients.\nCollaborate with others to share and discover best practices.\n\nFor more information and to register please visit: https://providers.bcbsal.org/portal/resources/-/resource/viewArticle/DBWS65RJBG \n 
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/bcbs-of-al-virtual-blue-forum/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211012
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210518T155836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T155836Z
UID:13368-1633910400-1633996799@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:Columbus Day
DESCRIPTION:Columbus Day
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/columbus-day/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Holidays
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210927
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210817T153955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T153955Z
UID:13527-1632441600-1632700799@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:2021 AL-AAP Annual Meeting & Fall Pediatric Update
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, September 24\, 2021 at 4:45 PM – Sunday\, September 26\, 2021 at 12:30 PM \nWhere: The Sheraton Birmingham 2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North Birmingham\, AL 35203 \nFor more information visit: https://www.alaap.org/upcoming-meetings/2021-annual-meeting-pediatric-update \n 
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/2021-al-aap-annual-meeting-fall-pediatric-update/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210907
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210518T155807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T155807Z
UID:13366-1630886400-1630972799@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/labor-day/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Holidays
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210901
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210419T150954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T150954Z
UID:13309-1630368000-1630454399@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:AL Medicaid PI Program Year 2021 CLOSE Date
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Medicaid Promoting Interoperability Program\nUpdates for Program Year 2021 \nThe Alabama Medicaid Promoting Interoperability (PI) Program is gearing up for the LAST and FINAL YEAR of the PI Program and will soon begin accepting Program Year (PY) 2021 applications. It is our priority to create a smooth and hassle-free experience for our provider community by updating you with the following announcements:The Alabama State Level Registry (SLR) is scheduled to open Thursday\, July 1\, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. CST to receive ONLY MU attestation enrollments for PY 2021.  The enrollment close date is August 31\, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. CST. All applications must be submitted by the enrollment close date. Due to the December 31\, 2021 statutory deadline for issuing PY 2021 incentive payments\, there will not be an extension of the above enrollment period. \nSecurity Risk Analysis (SRA) for Program Year 2021 \nAlabama Medicaid will allow providers to conduct and complete their PY 2021 SRA after the August 31\, 2021 enrollment deadline date.  Providers that elect to conduct and complete their PY 2021 SRA after the deadline date may receive an incentive payment. However\, if a provider’s completed SRA is not received by the State by December 31\, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. CST\, the incentive payment will be recouped.  The State will not extend the deadline for submission of the SRA.  The provider can submit their completed SRA to State via email to Adline.Jackson@Medicaid.Alabama.Gov
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/al-medicaid-pi-program-year-2021-close-date/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210802
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210730T145005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T145005Z
UID:13506-1627776000-1627862399@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:New Medicaid IDs effective August 1st
DESCRIPTION:New Medicaid ID cards\, with a new Medicaid number that starts with 530\, will be effective on August 1\, 2021. According to Alabama Medicaid\, patients should present both Medicaid cards to providers. \nGuidelines from Alabama Medicaid to assist with eligibility verification/claims submission during this transition: \n\nAll information for the previous Medicaid ID and the new Medicaid ID are being combined\nto allow providers to use either the previous card or new card for eligibility verification and claims submission. When the merging process occurs\, all eligibility\, Prior Authorizations (PAs)\, and claims history will be combined and transferred to the new ID. However\, due to the large amount of SSI certified recipients affected\, this process may not be completed until Labor Day\,\nSeptember 6\, 2021.\n\nBefore all Medicaid IDs are combined\, providers must use the new Medicaid ID (beginning with “530”) when checking current eligibility and submitting claims for any recipient whose ID has not been merged by August 1. If the data has not been transferred to the new number yet\, the provider may need to ask for the old “500” eligibility number to verify eligibility for previous months.\nDuring check-in\, it is encouraged to ask recipients if they have received a new Medicaid ID card\, and whether they have more than one Medicaid number.\nProviders may use the eligibility verification function in the Provider Web Portal\, Provider Electronic Solutions (PES) or the Automated Voice Response System (AVRS) to determine whether a recipient’s Medicaid IDs have been combined. ***REMINDER: You can also check eligibility within MediSYS!\nIf a patient does not have an ID card with their new “530” number\, log into the Provider Web Portal\, PES or AVRS and enter the card number the patient presented. Eligibility verification will return the new Medicaid ID if the IDs have been combined. If the IDs have not been combined\, the “530” number will not be displayed. Please contact the Provider Assistance Center for guidance at 1-800-688-7989.
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/new-medicaid-ids-effective-august-1st/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210801
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210405T162043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T151556Z
UID:13267-1627689600-1627775999@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:MS Medicaid PI Program Year 2021
DESCRIPTION:MS Medicaid Promoting Interoperability Program Year 2021\nJune 1\, 2021 is rapidly approaching.  This is the last time to participate in the CMS Promoting Interoperability Program (commonly known as EHR Incentive Program/Meaningful Use). All eligible providers have only 2 months to submit all applications.  The program will close on July 31\, 2021.  Please review the information below to help you prepare. \nOpen attestation begins June 1\, 2021 and closes July 31\, 2021.  \nProgram Requirements: \n\nAll eligible providers must has 30% Medicaid patient volume. 20% Medicaid patient volume for pediatricians.\nAll eligible providers must have participated and received payment.\nAll EPs are required to use 2015 Edition CEHRT.\nMeaningful Use Requirements for 2020 and 2021 are the same.\n\nAll EPs must report on a 90 day minimum EHR reporting period and meet the Stage 3 Meaningful Use requirements.\n\n\neCQM Requirements for 2020 and 2021 are the same.\n\nAll returning EPs must report on a minimum 90 day eCQM reporting period..\nEPs are required to report on any six eCQMs related to their scope of practice.\nIn addition\, EPs are required to report on at least one outcome measure. If no outcome measures are relevant\, EPs must report on at least one high-priority measure. If there are no outcome or high priority measures relevant to an EP’s scope of practice\, they may report on any six relevant measures.\n\n\n\nProgram Required Documents: \n\nAll Payer’s Report (Supporting Document) – this report is a 90-day reporting always starting on the 1st day of the month.  It’s the total encounters (population) of the reporting period and it must shows 30% of Medicaid encounters derived from the total population.  All Medicaid are accepted except for CHIP.\nPatient Volume Calculator – To complete the document the information must be retrieved from the all payer’s report (supporting document).\nEHR Vendor Contract –  this document must be signed and dated by the clinic/hospital’s representative.  If it is over a year old from the Program Year attesting\, please include a current vendor letter\, receipt\, or an invoice along with the contract.\nSecurity Risk Assessment – this document must include a date.  It should detail reporting remedies and solutions for improvement.\nPublic Heath Info – this letter is any registry that the clinic/hospital is associated with\, such as Department of Health Immunization Registry.\nMeaningful Use (MU) Report –  this report is generated by the EHR software. Must include the individual provider’s name/NPI.   It is a 90- day reporting period.  Must report in year 2021.\neCQMs Report – this report is generated by the EHR software.  It is a 90-day reporting period.  Must report in year 2021.\nAttestation Agreement – this is a generated by the State Level Registry (SLR).  Once all data has been entered and all documents have been upload\, the SLR will generate an Attestation Agreement.  The provider will print\, sign\, date\, and upload back to the SLR.\n\nFor more information on Program Year 2021 Requirements click 2020/2021 Program Requirements Medicaid | CMS \nPlease feel free to email your questions to MS-EHR@medicaid.ms.gov or shakarma.green@medicaid.ms.gov.  You may call ShaKarma Green\, Program Coordinator\, @ 601.359.6142.
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/ms-medicaid-pi-program-year-2021-2/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210726
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210429T181824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T141433Z
UID:13340-1626825600-1627257599@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:ALOMA 31St Annual Emerald Coast Conference
DESCRIPTION:July 21\, 2021 to July 25\, 2021 \nHilton Sandestin Beach & Golf Resort\n4000 Sandestin Boulevard South\nDestin\, FL 32550 \n  \nFor more information visit: Alabama Osteopathic Medical Association – Meeting/Event Information (aloma.org)
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/aloma-31st-annual-emerald-coast-conference/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210722
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210412T163823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T164723Z
UID:13283-1626652800-1626911999@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:2021 AL MGMA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:2021 AL MGMA Summer Conference\nWhen: July 19 – 21\, 2021\nWhere: Hilton Sandestin Beach & Golf Resort – Destin\, FL \nFor more information visit: Alabama MGMA (almgma.com)
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/2021-mgma-summer-conference/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210706
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210518T155702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T155733Z
UID:13363-1625443200-1625529599@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:Independence Day (Observed)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/independence-day/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210702
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210419T150907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T195232Z
UID:13307-1625097600-1625183999@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:AL Medicaid PI Program Year 2021 OPEN Date
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Medicaid Promoting Interoperability Program\nUpdates for Program Year 2021 \nAlabama Medicaid’s Promoting Interoperability\, formerly known as the Meaningful Use EHR Incentive Program is gearing up for the LAST and FINAL YEAR of the PI Program and accepting Program Year 2021 applications. It is our priority to create a smooth and hassle-free experience for our provider community by updating you with the following announcements:\n\n Alabama’s State Level Registry (SLR) will begin accepting application for the Final Program Year beginning on July 1\, 2021. All Applications must be submitted by August 31\, 2021 at 11:59 pm CST.   \nThe link to the SLR is: https://alslr.thinkhts.com/. \nDue to the December 31\, 2021 statutory deadline for issuing PY 2021 incentive payments\, there will not be an extension of the above enrollment period. \n\nImportant Updates: \n  Stage 3 \n\nA provider must attest to Stage 3 for Program Year 2021\nThe Spec Sheets for Program Year 2021 can be located on the CMS website at:\n\nhttps://www.cms.gov/files/document/medicaid-ep-2020-table-contents.pdf\n\n\n\nMU/EHR Reporting Period and eCQMS for Program Year 2021 \n\nFor program year 2021 the EHR reporting period for Medicaid eligible professionals (EPs) is a minimum of any continuous 90-day reporting period within calendar (CY) 2021.\nEPs are required to report on a 90-day eCQM reporting period.\nThe list of available eCQMs for EPs for 2021 can be found at https://ecqi.healthit.gov/eligible-professional-eligible-clinician-ecqms.\n\nCertified EHR Technology (CEHRT) \n\nAll participants in the Medicaid Promoting Interoperability Program are required to use 2015 Edition CEHRT.\nThe EP must be using the 2015 Edition functionality for the full EHR reporting period.\n\nSecurity Risk Analysis – Updated \n\nThe Security Risk Analysis (SRA) can be conducted outside the EHR reporting period; however\, the analysis must be unique for each reporting period and include the full EHR reporting period.\nThe SRA must be conducted within the calendar year of attestation (2021).\nNote: Alabama Medicaid will allow providers to conduct and complete their PY 2021 SRA after the August 31\, 2021 enrollment deadline date.  Providers that elect to conduct and complete their PY 2021 SRA after the deadline date\, must select the option in the SLR on the application page that they will complete their SRA after the attestation date and prior to December 31\, 2021.  Failure to select the applicable option will result in a recoupment of your PY 2021 incentive payment. SRAs completed after August 31\, 2021 must be submitted to the State by December 31\, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Your completed SRA can be uploaded to your PY 2021 attestation via the document upload link. The State will not extend the deadline for submission of the SRA.\n\nPublic Health and Clinical Data Registry Reporting \n\nProviders are required to have an ADPH letter for all Public Health registries attesting to.\nPrescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) is available ONLY to providers who used it in a prior program year.  It is not available to EPs for PY2021.\nExclusions letters are required for ALL measures that cannot be met.\n\nFor additional updates and the latest information\, please refer to the agency’s Promoting Interoperability (PI) website at the following link: \nhttp://medicaid.alabama.gov/content/2.0_Newsroom/2.7_Special_Initiatives/2.7.2_Meaningful_Use.aspx \nFor questions concerning Promoting Interoperability\, please feel free to contact the following: \nPromoting Interoperability Division\nE-mail: Adline.Jackson@Medicaid.Alabama.Gov
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/al-medicaid-pi-program-year-2021-open-date/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210607T153023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T162342Z
UID:13408-1625050800-1625052600@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:2021 MIPS Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Register today (link below) to save your spot! \n  \nWhen: June 30th at 11:00 AM \nWhere: Virtual using GoToWebinar \nTo Register Click Here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3075770944514087438 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \n  \n 
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/2021-mips-webinar/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210628
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210412T163656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T164647Z
UID:13281-1624492800-1624838399@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:2021 AAFP CME MEETING
DESCRIPTION:AAFP 2021 CME MEETING\nWhen: Jun 24-27\, 2021\nWhere: Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort \nFor more information visit: AAFP 2021 CME Meeting June 24-27th | Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (alabamafamilyphysicians.org)
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/2021-aafp-cme-meeting/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T220724
CREATED:20210602T214658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T202809Z
UID:13402-1623927600-1623929400@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:OBGYN Clinical Tools and Solutions: Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Register today (link below) to save your spot! \nLearn about WebChart easy to use and efficient OB/GYN tools. \n\nLess data entry with OB/GYN protocol driven encounters\nIncluded “on-line patient intake” populates chart/encounter\nElectronic ACOG flowsheets\n\nAutomated routing to hospitals at designated intervals\n\n\nAnd so much more!\n\nWhen: June 17th at 11:00 AM \nWhere: Virtual using GoToWebinar \nTo Register Click Here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7550984480190171918 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \n  \n 
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/obgyn-webinar/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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