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  • 1.  Notice of CMS Open Door Forum RE HCBS Quality Measure Set

    Posted 08-01-2022 02:14 PM

    Hi, everyone.  We thought that this Open Door Forum might interest some of you.

     

    Take care,

    Theresa

     

    Theresa M. Forster

    VP for Hospice Policy & Programs

    National Association for Home Care & Hospice

    Office:  202-547-7424

    Direct:  (202) 355-1661

    tmf@nahc.org

     

    From: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services <cmslists@subscriptions.cms.hhs.gov>
    Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:56 AM
    To: Theresa Forster <tmf@nahc.org>
    Subject: The next CMS Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum scheduled for Tuesday, August 9, 2022

     

     

    The next CMS Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum scheduled for:  

    Date:  Tuesday, August 9, 2022

    Start Time:  1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Time (ET);

    Please dial-in at least 15 minutes before call start time.

    Conference Leaders: Jodie Sumeracki, CMCS and Jill Darling, CMS Office of Communications

    **This Agenda is Subject to Change**

    1. Opening Remarks

    Chair – Jodie Sumeracki (CMCS)

    Moderator – Jill Darling (OC)

    1. Announcements & Updates

    III. Open Q&A

    **DATE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE** 

    Next ODF: TBD

    For questions, please email: LTSS@cms.hhs.gov

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    Theresa Forster
    VP for Hospice Policy & Programs
    National Association for Home Care & Hospice
    Washington DC
    (202) 547-7424 (3305)
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  • 2.  RE: Notice of CMS Open Door Forum RE HCBS Quality Measure Set

    Posted 08-01-2022 02:30 PM
    Thank you so much, Theresa! I realize this information will not be relevant to all private duty providers but those participating in Medicaid managed care plans might want to listen in. Rest assured, though, the NAHC staff will attend and we will summarize and share the information provided.

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    Kristen Wheeler
    Executive Director of Private Duty at NAHC
    National Association for Home Care & Hospice
    Washington DC
    (305) 849-1300
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