Hi Stephanie, Here are the links for folks to sign up to get notices on all the CMS Open Door Forum calls... in case their states don't tell them about the various forums, and also a link to sign-up for other email notices/info from CMS
Marsha Sign Up for Notice of all Open Door Forum Conference Calls (like the one on 1/17 on MFP) http://subscriptions.cms.hhs.gov/service/subscribe.html?code=USCMS_493 Open Door Forum FAQs updated frequently. For the most up-to-date information, please visit http://questions.cms.hhs.gov. Date: 1/12/2008 --------------------------------- >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>- --> Question #6888: Are there recordings of the Open Door Forum calls? Answers: Yes, it's called Encore. Encore is an audio recording of each call. It can be accessed by dialing 1-800-642-1687 and you must enter the Conference ID of the forum. Question #6885: What is the call in number for the Open Door Forums? Is it the same for all open door forums? Answers: The call in number for Open Door Forums is 1-800-837-1935. Yes, it is the same for all open door forums. Question #6886: Can I get the Open Door Forum Conference ID number? Answers: Yes, by registering to the Open Door Forum Listerv. Specific instructions on registering for an Open Door Forum can be found in FAQ number 6887. Question #6896: How can I listen to the Open Door Forum Encore recording at my own pace? Answers: Control the pace of the playback by using the following key commands on your touch-tone keypad. Press the number or symbol that correlates to the command1 b Fast Forward (5 seconds)2 b Fast Forward (30 seconds)3 b Rewind (5 seconds)4 b Rewind (30 seconds)5 b Speed up the recording6 b Slow down the recording7 b Increase Volume8 b Decrease Volume9 b Skip to the end0 b Return to the beginning* - Pause (press again to b unpauseb )# - Resume playback Question #6894: How much does it cost to participate in the Open Door Forums? Answers: There is no cost to you to participate in an Open Door Forum. Question #6897: Has there been any changes in the frequency of the Open Door Forums? Answers: Yes, the currently scheduled monthly Open Door Forums (Home Health,Hospice and DME; Hospital/Hospital Quality; Physician,Nurses and Allied Health Professionals; Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long Term Care; Rural Health) will be held every six weeks. Question #6764: What is the dial in number for Open Door Forums? Answers: The dial in number for Open Door Forums is 1-800-837-1935. Question #6895: Why RSVP for an Open Door Forum? Answers: RSVPs are correlated into an Attendee List for Building Security for each Open Door Forum. The Attendee list facilitates your entry into the building and reserves a seat for you at the forum. Question #6891: How can we submit comments for regular Open Door Forums? Answers: Send comments to Natalie Johnson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Question #6890: Where are the Open Door Forums held? Answers: The base location for Open Door Forums is at our D.C. office, located at the Hubert H. Humphrey Bldg., 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201. Alternate locations will be announced accordingly. Question #6892: Will I get an opportunity to speak during the Open Door Forum? Answers: Yes. There is a Question and Answer session held at the end of each open door forum at which time you can address issues, ask questions, and obtain feedback. ***************************************************************************** ************* Email Updates on a variety of topics http://www.cms.hhs.gov/AboutWebsite/EmailUpdates/list.asp NATIONAL ADAPT MAILING LIST - Adapt Community Choice Act List http://www.adapt.org **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489
