CMS Teleconferences and Events

This web page contains a list of upcoming and previous teleconferences and other events related to the Medicare Shared Savings Program (Shared Savings Program) as well as links to presentation materials.

Upcoming Events:

Medicare Shared Savings Program Application Process: Preparing to Apply – April 9, 2013

CMS subject matter experts will provide information on what you can do now to prepare for the Shared Savings Program application process for the January 1, 2014 start date. This National Provider Call will include information on key dates, the Notice of Intent to Apply (NOI) submission, and the first steps in submitting an application. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Complete details and registration information are available on the April 9 National Provider Call web page.

Medicare Shared Savings Program Application Process: Tips on Completing a Successful Application – April 23, 2013

CMS subject matter experts will cover tips on completing a successful application, including information on how to submit an acceptable ACO Participant List, Participation Agreement Sample, Executed Participant Agreement pages, and Governing Body Template for the Shared Savings Program application. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Complete details and registration information are available on the April 23 National Provider Call web page.

Previous Events:

Medicare Shared Savings Program Application Process Question and Answer Session National Provider Call – August 23, 2012

CMS subject matter experts were available to answer questions about the Shared Savings Program and application process for the January 1, 2013 start date.

Presentation Materials:

• The slide presentation, audio recording, and complete written transcript are available on the August 23 National Provider Call web page

Medicare Shared Savings Program Electronic Application Process through Health Plan Management System Call – August 7, 2012

CMS hosted a call to discuss how to submit your electronic application for the Shared Savings Program through the Health Plan Management System (HPMS). Information about the application process is available on the Shared Savings Program Application web page.  Call participants were encouraged to review application materials and log into HPMS prior to the call.

Presentation Materials:

• August 7 Call Presentation

Medicare Shared Savings Program and Advance Payment Model Application Process National Provider Call – July 31, 2012

CMS subject matter experts provided an overview and updates to the Shared Savings Program application and Advance Payment Model application processes for the January 1, 2013 Shared Savings Program start date. A question and answer session followed the presentations.

Presentation Materials:

• The slide presentation, audio recording, and complete written transcript are available on the July 31 National Provider Call web page.

Medicare Shared Savings Program Overview – December 7, 2011
An overview of the Shared Savings Program by John Pilotte, Director of the Performance-Based Payment Policy Group at CMS, followed by a question and answer session.

Presentation Materials:

• Medicare Shared Savings Program Overview YouTube Video Slideshow Presentation