Next PAOC Meet Set June 16

BALTIMORE–Last week, CMS announced the first meeting of the
Program Advisory and Oversight Committee since October of 2007 (see
HomeCare Monday, Oct. 15, 2007).

The meeting, which will be held June 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at
the Pikesville Hilton Hotel in Pikesville, Md., is “to
discuss the first round of bidding for the Medicare DMEPOS
competitive bidding program,” according to CMS.

In its announcement, CMS said, “The agenda is focused on
progress on implementing the first round of the competitive bidding
program. CMS hopes that the feedback we receive from the PAOC
committee members and the public will assist us as we move forward
with the next round of competitive bidding.”

The meeting schedule includes an update on rounds one and two
along with sessions on the contract award process; education,
outreach and monitoring; and an accreditation and quality standards
update. Time for public comments has been allotted from 4 to 5
p.m.

For more information or to register for the meeting, click here. Registration must be received by
June 12. Attendees who would like to speak during the meeting can
sign in at the registration desk.