Jurisdiction C POE Advisory Group (POE AG) Meeting Minutes – October 10, 2024
Meeting Date and Time: October 10, 2024, 1:00 p.m. CT
Facilitator: Sarah Barbian, JC POE Sr. Analyst
CGS Representatives: Sarah Barbian, Katina Rogers, John Riley
Advisory Group Members: Sharon Briggman, Dana Douglas, Thomas Harvill, Angela Hollie, Noel Neil, Charles Robinson, Natalia Gonzalez
Agenda:
- Welcome & Introductions
- News & Updates
- Website Updates & Feedback
- POE Educational Activities
- Feedback & Suggestions/Open Discussion
- Upcoming 2025 Meeting Dates
- 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.
- News & Updates
Sarah asked for comments on these articles:
- PrEP Fee Amounts
- Hurricane Helene – Key Information for Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
- The Fall 2024 JC Supplier Manual is now available
- Prior Authorization for DMEPOS
- Pneumatic Compression Devices – Correct Coding and Billing
- Retirement of Pneumatic Compression Devices Local Coverage Determination (LCD) and Related Policy Article
- Medical Review Quarterly Reports by Policy
- New! Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Reimbursement FAQ #13: I am receiving overutilization denials on PAP accessories claims. What steps should I take to prevent these denials?
- Website Updates & Feedback
The group discussed improvements and suggestions for the myCGS® web portal.
- POE Educational Activities:
Sarah led discussions on the following educational events:
- Milwaukee, WI Mega Workshop – October 15, 2024
- Webinars
- Online Education Courses (OECs)
- To-The-Point videos
- myCGS Password Requirements
- myCGS Terms of Use
The group discussed ideas for 2025 workshop session topics.
- Feedback & Suggestions/Open Discussion:
Sarah shared updates on past suggestions and asked for any other feedback or topics.
CGS implemented the following POE AG suggestion:
- Fact Sheet for Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items
- Upcoming meeting date: January 23, 2025
Meeting Adjourned

