Jurisdiction C POE Advisory Group (POE AG) Meeting Minutes – April 11, 2024
Meeting Date and Time: April 11, 2024, 1:00 p.m. CT
Facilitator: Sarah Barbian, JC POE Sr. Analyst
CGS Representatives: Sarah Barbian, Lisa Addison, Crystal Lewis, Jerry Holt, Sam Stratton
Advisory Group Members: Sharon Briggman, Brandon Dressen, Dana Douglas, Thomas Harvill, Crissy Hill, Angela Hollie, Leigh Anne Matthews, Noel Neil, Charles Robinson, Natalia Gonzalez
Agenda:
- Welcome & Introductions
- News & Updates
- Website Updates & Feedback
- POE Educational Activities
- Feedback & Suggestions/Open Discussion
- Upcoming July 2024 Meeting Date
1. Welcome & Introductions
Sarah welcomed the group to the meeting and reviewed the primary role of the POE AG. Sarah also reminded members to complete the survey every quarter.
2. News & Updates
Sarah asked for comments on these articles:
- Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items – Correct Coding and Billing
- Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) Question & Answers
- Prior Authorization for Beneficiaries with Retroactive Medicare Coverage
3. Website Updates & Feedback
The group gave feedback on updates to the myCGS DME Web Portal and Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) & Name Converter Tool.
Sarah encouraged members to use the blue Feedback tab to send comments about information on specific page or report an issue on the portal or website.
4. POE Educational Activities
Sarah led discussions on the following activities:
- Welcome to Medicare Webinar on March 4, 2024.
- 2024 in-person workshop planning.
5. Feedback & Suggestions/Open Discussion:
Sarah shared an update on past suggestions and asked for any other topics.
CGS implemented the following POE AG suggestions:
- Include CGM session and ABNs/Upgrades session in workshops.
- Update refill documentation checklists, refill requirements form, and other resources based on the new refill requirements.
6. Upcoming meeting date: July 11, 2024
Meeting Adjourned