[Self-Management_OR] Medicare DPP Coverage Webinar, 11/30/16 from 10:30 AM to 1200 PM

[Donald Kain]

Hello,

As many of you have probably heard, CMS intends to begin reimbursing for the delivery of the National DPP beginning on January 1, 2018.  On 11/30/16 from 10:30-12:00 PST CMS will be delivering a webinar outlining details around this new benefit.

If you are currently a provider of the National DPP or are considering becoming a provider for the National DPP, you will not want to miss this opportunity to gather the latest information about the CMS approach to coverage for the Medicare DPP.

Please see below for details about this upcoming webinar including a link to register for the webinar.

Finally, if you have an interest participating in an Oregon based DPP Lifestyle Coach Training in 2016, please e-mail me directly, so that we can begin planning for 2017.


Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Update

Earlier this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed changes to the Physician Fee Schedule to expand the Diabetes Prevention Program beginning January 1, 2018. This is the first time a preventive service model from the CMS Innovation Center will be expanded into the Medicare program (see Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYxMTE4LjY2NTE0MTQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MTExOC42NjUxNDE0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MTEwMzA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW5kcmV3LmQuZXBzdGVpbkBzdGF0ZS5vci51cyZ1c2VyaWQ9YW5kcmV3LmQuZXBzdGVpbkBzdGF0ZS5vci51cyZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&102&&&https://innovation.cms.gov/initiatives/medicare-diabetes-prevention-program/> [MDPP]).

On November 2, CMS announced the first final rule<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYxMTE4LjY2NTE0MTQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MTExOC42NjUxNDE0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MTEwMzA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW5kcmV3LmQuZXBzdGVpbkBzdGF0ZS5vci51cyZ1c2VyaWQ9YW5kcmV3LmQuZXBzdGVpbkBzdGF0ZS5vci51cyZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&103&&&https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/11/15/2016-26668/medicare-program-revisions-to-payment-policies-under-the-physician-fee-schedule-and-other-revisions> that describes aspects of the expansion that will enable organizations, including those new to Medicare, to prepare for enrollment into Medicare as MDPP suppliers. Finalized policies include the definition of the MDPP benefit, beneficiary eligibility criteria, and supplier eligibility and enrollment criteria. Future rulemaking will address policies related to payment, virtual providers, and other program integrity safeguards. The final rule will be published on November 15. Refer to pages 1019-1108 for information on the MDPP.

Upcoming Webinar

CMS will host a webinar on November 30, 1:30-3:00 pm EST, to provide a high-level overview of the final rule.  Participants are encouraged to review the rule prior to the webinar. Registration<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYxMTE4LjY2NTE0MTQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MTExOC42NjUxNDE0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MTEwMzA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW5kcmV3LmQuZXBzdGVpbkBzdGF0ZS5vci51cyZ1c2VyaWQ9YW5kcmV3LmQuZXBzdGVpbkBzdGF0ZS5vci51cyZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&104&&&https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Outreach/NPC/National-Provider-Calls-and-Events-Items/2016-11-30-Diabetes-Prevention.html?DLPage=1&DLEntries=10&DLSort=0&DLSortDir=descending> for the webinar is currently open. The agenda will cover the following:

  *   Overview of MDPP policies finalized in the calendar year 2017 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
  *   What you need to know now to prepare your organization for enrollment in Medicare as an MDPP supplier
  *   Question and answer session

Additional information on the Physician Fee Schedule is available at the links below.

Physician Fee Schedule Press Release<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYxMTE4LjY2NTE0MTQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MTExOC42NjUxNDE0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MTEwMzA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW5kcmV3LmQuZXBzdGVpbkBzdGF0ZS5vci51cyZ1c2VyaWQ9YW5kcmV3LmQuZXBzdGVpbkBzdGF0ZS5vci51cyZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&105&&&https://www.cms.gov/Newsroom/MediaReleaseDatabase/Press-releases/2016-Press-releases-items/2016-11-02.html>

Physician Fee Schedule Fact Sheet<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYxMTE4LjY2NTE0MTQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MTExOC42NjUxNDE0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MTEwMzA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW5kcmV3LmQuZXBzdGVpbkBzdGF0ZS5vci51cyZ1c2VyaWQ9YW5kcmV3LmQuZXBzdGVpbkBzdGF0ZS5vci51cyZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&106&&&https://www.cms.gov/Newsroom/MediaReleaseDatabase/Fact-sheets/2016-Fact-sheets-items/2016-11-02.html>
MDPP Fact Sheet<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYxMTE4LjY2NTE0MTQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MTExOC42NjUxNDE0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MTEwMzA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW5kcmV3LmQuZXBzdGVpbkBzdGF0ZS5vci51cyZ1c2VyaWQ9YW5kcmV3LmQuZXBzdGVpbkBzdGF0ZS5vci51cyZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&107&&&https://www.cms.gov/Newsroom/MediaReleaseDatabase/Fact-sheets/2016-Fact-sheets-items/2016-11-02-2.html>

Don Kain, MA, RD, LD, CDE
Diabetes Program Education & Outreach Manager
Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center
Oregon Health & Science University
Mail code: OPO5-DC
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239-3098
503.494.5249
kaind at ohsu.edu<mailto:kaind at ohsu.edu>
www.ohsuhealth.com/diabetes<http://www.ohsuhealth.com/diabetes>

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