The next Medicare coalition meeting is set for Jan. 18 and, as announced previously, these meetings will now be conducted via conference call with the Medicare administrative carrier, Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS).

Participants will be able to ask questions as they arise, without waiting for a formal question-and-answer period. If you plan to attend the afternoon Medicaid coalition meeting, you may come to the ISMA office and participate in the conference call with the ISMA staff. Medicaid representatives will continue to attend the afternoon coalition meetings in person, as usual.

To dial into the Medicare conference call, use the numbers below:

Conference phone line for participants: (866) 685-4589

Conference ID # 82834922

If you have questions about the new Medicare format, email Jeri Biedenkopf, R.N., or call (800) 257-4762 or (317) 261-2060.