New Technology Townhall Meeting
This town hall meeting will provide an opportunity for CMS to accept comments on the substantial clinical improvement criteria for the new technology applicants for FY 2014.
The New Technology Town Hall meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM eastern daylight time (e.d.t). Check-in will begin at 8:30 AM. This meeting will be held in a Federal government building, and Federal security measures are applicable. In order to gain access to the building and grounds, participants must bring a government-issued photo identification and a copy of their confirmation of registration for the meeting.
Please review the original Federal Register notice for additional details which can be downloaded from the CMS website at http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/AcuteInpatientPPS/newtech.html.
For participants who cannot come to CMS for the Informational Workshop or the Town Hall Meeting, an open tollfree phone line, (877) 267-1577, has been made available. The conference code is "7702".
Note: CMS is trying to make the New Technology Town Hall meeting available via live stream on the web. Continue to check the CMS web site at http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/AcuteInpatientPPS/newtech.html for updates.