YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED  - NOW!

As described in a posting on March 21, the Texas Physical Therapy Association met with representatives from Trailblazer Health. Trailblazer has agreed to accept additional provider commentary on the current LCD ( http://www.trailblazerhealth.com/lmrp.asp?ID=2988&lmrptype=va  ) for a finite period of time. The VPTA, TPTA and other states impacted by the LCD are working together to gather information to assist them in understanding the impact that the LCD will have on providers and patients if it is maintained in it's current format.

The VPTA reimbursement committtee is accepting input from the VPTA membership regarding any portions of the current LCD that could inhibit your ability to provide the best care possible to your patients. These comments should be as specific as possible with clinical examples if appropriate. You may reference the minutes  from the TPTA Trailblazer meeting ( see March 21 listserv entry) for a listing of the issues that the TPTA expressed as areas of concern. This may be a good starting point in thinking about your comments.

Your comments should include:

• The portion (s)  of the LCD that to which your comments relate
• The issue, with clinical examples if appropriate
• A suggestion of a better alternative
• If you are responding for your clinic, how many clinicians your response represents.

COMMENTS ARE BEING ACCEPTED  IMMEDIATELY. ALL RESPONSES MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN APRIL 21.

Please submit comments and/or questions via email by responding to this listserv posting or directly to angelasbrooks@...

Thanks for your prompt attention to this matter.

The Reimbursement Committee