Technical Assistance
 
Encounter Data User Group Calls
 
Schedule:
 
 Bi-Weekly, Thursdays, 3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M., EST
 
 February 16, 2012March 29, 2012
 March 1, 2012April 12, 2012
 March 15, 2012April 26, 2012
Topics:
  • Response to questions previously submitted by Medicare Advantage Organization (MAOs) and other entities
  • Encounter Data Updates
MAOs and other entities must submit questions to eds@ardx.net one (1) week prior to the User Group Call in order for the question and response to be included in the discussion.
 
Audience:
MAOs and other entities that will submit encounter data. CMS requires the following types of organizations to collect and submit encounter data:
  • Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans
  • Medicare Advantage-Prescription Drug (MA-PD) Plans
  • Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)
  • Special Needs Plans (SNPs)
  • Local Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs)
  • Regional PPOs
  • Employer Group Health (EGHPs) Plans
  • Programs for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Plans
  • Cost Plans (1876 Cost HMOs/CMPs and 1833 HCPPs)
  • Medical Savings Account (MSA) Plans
  • Private Fee-For-Service (PFFS) Plans
  • Religious Fraternal Benefit (RFB) Plans
  • Provider Sponsored Organizations (PSOs)