August Medical Payment Committee Meeting

August 25, 2020, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm CDT

Event

August 25, 2020

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm CDT


Location

Online (Webex) or Tennessee Room, 1A 220 French Landing Dr. Nashville, TN 37243


Contact

Suzy.Douglas@tn.gov


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The Medical Payment Committee is comprised of seven voting members appointed by the administrator.  Three members represent the medical provider industry, three members represent the workers’ compensation insurance industry, and the medical director serves as the final member of the committee. The committee shall hear disputes on medical bill payments between providers and insurers and advise the administrator on issues relating to the medical fee schedule and medical care cost containment in the workers’ compensation system.  

Public Notice

Medical Payment Committee will meet Tuesday, August 25, 2020, 1:00 PM (CT). The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the WC Large Conference Room, 1st Floor, Side B, at 220 French Landing Drive Nashville, TN 37243.

Call-In Information 

You can join this meeting over the phone by dialing 1-415-655-0003 with the access code, 612 693 034.

Agenda

  • Call to Order
  • Welcome
  • Determination of a Quorum
  • Introductions
  • Conflict of Interest Statements
  • Approval of the Minutes from the June 30, 2020 meeting
  • Old Business
    • Case Review
    • Inpatient Fee Schedule Report
    • Legislative Update
    • Fee Schedule Revisions
  • New Business
    • Contract Payment Issues
    • Telehealth Impact and Payments
  • Announcements
    • Letter
    • Fee Waiver Report
  • Next Meeting: Tuesday , October 6, 2020 CDT
    • Second Meeting: November 10 or 17, 2020
  • Adjournment

Accommodations

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings should contact Evelyn Gaines Guzman to discuss any auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate participation.  Such contact may be in person, by writing, telephone or other means and should be made no less than ten days prior to the scheduled meeting date to allow time to provide such aid or service.  Contact Evelyn Gaines Guzman by email at Evelyn.Gaines.Guzman@tn.gov, by phone at 615-253-1331, Fax – 615-741-4772, TN Relay Service:  711

Servicio de Relevo en Espanol:
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Fax:  615-532-1355

ORIGINAL DATE OF NOTICE: May 7, 2020