BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2009 AMBULATORY SERVICES PROVIDED BY FREE STANDING DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT CENTERS AND FREESTANDING AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS WILL BE REIMBURSED THROUGH THE NEW APG PAYMENT METHODOLOGY.
The New York State Department of Health has scheduled this informational Ambulatory Patient
Group (APG) seminar to educate providers on this new Medicaid payment methodology and to
discuss the upcoming implementation. This educational forum is designed for free standing
diagnostic and treatment centers and free standing ambulatory surgery centers.
Come join us on: Wednesday, October 29, 2008
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Chancellor's Hall, State Education Building
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York
This APG educational seminar will address important topics including:
Ambulatory care payment reform objectives
APG implementation schedule
APG payment methodology
Base rate development
APG phasing and blending methodology
Special payment rules
Billing instructions and Systems issues
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Greg Allen, Director, Division of Financial Planning and Policy Development, New York State Department of Health, Office of Health Insurance Programs.
REGISTRATION INFO: To register for this seminar, please complete the attached registration form and return it to the address indicated.
LIVE WEBCAST OFFERED: For those unable to attend the seminar, we plan to offer it via Webcast
Meeting Information
Date: October 29, 2008 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 am
Location:
Chancellor's Hall, State Education Building
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY
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