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RSSConfusion Surrounds Medicare Wheelchair Policies; AAHomeCare Sponsors Workshop And Webinar To Find Answers
May 7, 2008
Arlington, VA - Even though the Medicare National Coverage Determination for Mobility Related Equipment was revamped in 2005, many providers and suppliers continue to be perplexed by complex policy requirements and strict protocols for physician and clinician documentation using the algorithmic approach to qualify the appropriate level of Mobility Assistive Equipment (MAE). Additionally, recent audit outcomes in Jurisdiction A and B highlight the need for targeted education to insure future provider and supplier compliance.
The American Association for Homecare is jointly sponsoring a workshop and online webinar with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center called "Best Practices and Clinical Documentation for Mobility Assistive Equipment" on May 29, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The workshop will take place at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pa.
"This is the first national program on MAE documentation to take participants through a virtual physician evaluation and clinical assessment documentation process," said Tyler J. Wilson, president of the American Association for Homecare.
Dr. Paul Hughes, medical director for Region A of the National Health Information Center, will present, along with Dr. Brad Dicianno, medical director of the Center for Assistive Technology and assistant professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Other speakers include Mark Schmeler, Ph.D., OTR/L, ATP, instructor and director of the Continuing Education Program in the Department of Rehabilitation Science & Technology at the University of Pittsburgh, as well as Georgie Blackburn, vice president of government relations and legislative affairs for BLACKBURN'S and rehab team leader for the Jurisdiction A durable medical equipment Medicare administrative contractor Advisory Council to Dr. Paul Hughes.
The registration fee of $250 per person includes CME or CEU credits. For further information please visit www.aahomecare.org.
SOURCE: American Association for Homecare
