The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be holding a national provider call for Medicare Fee-For-Service providers as well as those eligible for the EHR Incentive Programs on November 15.
Here is the complete announcement from CMS:
Streamlined Access to PECOS, EHR, and NPPES — Register Now
Friday, November 15; 2-3:30 ET
Friday, November 15; 2-3:30 ET
To Register: Visit MLN Connects™ Upcoming Calls. Space may be limited, register early.
Target Audience: All Medicare Fee-For-Service providers, as well as Professionals and Hospitals eligible for the Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program.
Changes have been made to simplify the way providers and suppliers access the Provider Enrollment Chain and Ownership System (PECOS), the Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program, and the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). These updates, available since October 7, improve the user experience when registering as an individual practitioner, authorized or delegated official of an organization, or someone working within PECOS on behalf of a provider or supplier (also known as a surrogate). This MLN Connects Call will provide detailed instructions on these changes.
The new process will:
• Allow registered users to manage and reset their user ID and password online without calling a CMS Help Desk.• Provide a simple and secure way for providers and suppliers to authorize individuals or groups of individuals to act on their behalf in PECOS and EHR.• Allow designated authorized officials already on file with Medicare to be quickly approved to access PECOS without the need to submit documentation to CMS for verification prior to submitting the application.• Allow organizations with potentially large numbers of credentialing or support staff to manage staff access to the various functions.• Increase security to reduce the risk of provider identity theft and unauthorized access to systems.
Important Note: If you already have a user ID and password from NPPES, or currently access PECOS, NPPES, and/or EHR, your accounts will not be affected by this change. You can continue to use your established user ID and password to access the systems.
Agenda:
• Opening remarks• Access Changes for PECOS, EHR, NPPES• Question and Answer Session
Continuing education credit may be awarded for participation in certain MLN Connects Calls. Visit the Continuing Education Credit Information web page to learn more. Source
