Monday, July 21, 2014
ATLANTA (July 17, 2014)—The upcoming Medtrade Conference & Exposition (Oct 20-23 in Atlanta) provides a great opportunity to come face to face with a variety of speakers and exhibitors who offer real-world advice and a myriad of product options. Speaking of face to face, it’s also a great opportunity to come and learn about that very issue. Providers who are confused about the face-to-face (FTF) requirements may wish to attend an educational session with consultant Andrea Stark. Stark will bring clarity to FTF requirements (which went into effect July 1, 2013) and show providers exactly how to comply. The following topics will be addressed:
  • breakdown of the FTF implementation in Phase 1
  • what we can expect from the FTF implementation in Phase 2
  • where we stand on audits and FTF documentation implementation
  • common errors and oversights regarding FTF
  • the latest clarifications from CMS for multiple contributing physicians
  • FTF tools and resources currently available to providers
  • product delivery in the context of oxygen and PAP—where FTF applies to some, but not all services
Which requirements are being enforced? When can suppliers cure an error? Most importantly, are we all on the same page when it comes to which elements are absolutely necessary to deliver products? The rules and requirements have continued to unravel since the publication of the Face-to-Face rule and many providers are still scratching their heads about implementation in the real world. “Face-to-Face in the Real World: How to Comply in Its Current Form” takes place Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 1:30 p.m. EST in a session presented by Andrea Stark of MiraVista. Exhibitors have already bought 95 percent of the floor space at the Georgia World Congress Center in anticipation of what could be the most important Medtrade in the event’s long history. For a complete list of exhibitors and/or additional information about the show, visit medtrade.com. Providers who wish to register for Medtrade should CLICK HERE. Pricing for events can be found at medtrade.com/attendee/pricing.shtml.