Healthcare Finance News & Alerts for Practice Managers and Staff         Sept. 28,  2012

Meet the New  Medicare Contractor: Novitas coming back to Colorado in early October

Medicare transitioning from Trailblazer to Novitas November 19, 2012

Background: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the selection of Novitas Solutions, Inc. (Novitas) as the new Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for handling both Medicare Part A and Part B fee-for-service claims in the states of Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Mexico. This transition from TrailBlazer will take place November 19, 2012. You need to take steps now to insure a smooth transition!

 

What are those steps to a smooth transition? Come find out!

Meet the New Medicare Contractor - NOVITAS! 

Don't miss this opportunity to hear about their transition plan and ask your questions!

Why you should attend:

* Hear about the NOVITAS transition plan

* Get tools to be sure it is a smooth transition in your practice

* Opportunity to meet face to face with the new Medicare contractor

* Bring your questions, as NOVITAS is here to provide you with the answers!

 
NOVITAS October meetings:  

Grand Junction

When: Monday, October 8th, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Where: St. Mary's Hospital

Saccomanno Education Center - fifth floor - 2021 N. 12th St.

Grand Junction, CO 81501

RSVP RequiredRSVP by email with number attendee(s) to [email protected] by 10/4/12

 

Pueblo   

When:  Wednesday, October 10th, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and a second meeting on the same date from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where: Rosemont Room at Parkview

1518 N. Elizabeth   

Pueblo, CO 81003

RSVP Required: RSVP by email with number of attendee(s) to sandra_proud@parkviewmc or by calling 719-584-4642 NO LATER THAN 10/4/12

 


Boulder  

When: Thursday, October 11th, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Where: Boulder Community Hospital - FOOTHILLS CAMPUS (NOT ON BALSAM AVE.)

4747 Arapahoe Avenue

Boulder, CO 80303

(720) 854-7000

Parking is FREE in the open Arapahoe parking area in front of the Foothills buildings at 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, or in parking garage.

RSVP Required: RSVP by email with number of attendee(s) to [email protected] NO LATER THAN 10/4/12

                                                           

Fort Collins

When: Thursday, October 11th, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where: Timberline Church

2908 S. Timberline Rd.

Fort Collins, CO 80525

RSVP Required: RSVP by e-mail with number of attendee(s) to [email protected] NO LATER THAN 10/4/12

Information, Resources and Podcasts to Stay Informed on the Medicare Contractor Transition

Visit the Medicare contractor transition website:  

Two podcasts for Colorado providers: 

Interview with Novitas' Medical Affairs Manager, Heather Bennett.

 

Learn how Local Coverage Determinations are created, what to do if you do not agree with a decision, and much more!

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The Colorado Medical Society is the largest organization of physicians in the state of Colorado. This newsletter is published by the CMS Health Care Financing Division, which works with physicians, practice managers and other office staff to help practices remain viable and thrive. If you have questions about practice viability, please visit our website or email [email protected].