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CyberKnife Coalition
Transcript of Ck Coalition 2009
CyberKnifeCyberKnife®®
CoalitionCoalition
CyberKnife® Coalition
Formed in May 2003 and incorporated in April 2005, the CyberKnife Coalition (CKC) is a non-profit [501(c) 6] association of CyberKnife user institutions, dedicated to protecting patients’ access to this life-saving technology by working to ensure accurate and adequate reimbursement through:
• Education• Payer issues• Government advocacy
• CMS/Medicare
Founding Members
CyberKnife® Coalition
Mission
The CyberKnife Coalition, Inc. (CKC) formed by CyberKnife Centers, is dedicated to protecting patients’ access to this technology by working to ensure accurate and adequate reimbursement through educational, payer, and government advocacy.
Charter
The CyberKnife Coalition is an independent clearinghouse for CyberKnife Centers which leverages the expertise & experience of all centers to aid in resolving common issues:
• Building a Successful CyberKnife Center
• Strategic Reimbursement Planning
• Payer Issues
2009 Board Members
Linda Winger, MSc Washington, DC President
Steve Pinkert, MD, LD Palm Beach, FL Vice President
James Schwade, MD Miami, FL Treasurer
Quentin Heim Sunnyvale, CA
Donald Fuller, MD San Diego, CA
Lynn Kuhn, CPA San Antonio, CA
Mike Lundsten, MSc St. Paul, MN Secretary
Clinton Medbery, MD Oklahoma City, OK
Natalie Silva Fresno, CA
Dave Spearman Baltimore, MD
Julie Kuznetsov Palo Alto, CA
Member Location
CKC Government Advocacy
Meetings with CMS officials and technical staffMaintaining G codesAdvocating for permanent codes
Submit written comments on proposed changes to reimbursement rates
Submit comments/appear before advisory groups (APC Panel, CMS Technical Panel, etc)
CKC Initiatives (continued)
Contacts with Members of Congress – Day on the Hill
Educate membership on reimbursement issues
Updates on CMS and advisory group proposed changesCoverage and payment rates
Medicare Regional (AB MAC) consolidation coverage issues (LCDs: Palmetto, Trailblazer, First Coast)
CyberKnife® Coalition Website
Open Area Contento Picture of CKC Suiteo CyberKnife Advantageso CKC Membershipo Patient Resourceso About Us
Open Area Functionalityo Find a CyberKnife
Centero CyberKnife video
CyberKnife® Coalition Website
Discussion Groupso Coverage & Appealso Coding &
Reimbursement Member Area Content
o Member Resourceso Case Studieso Charge Capture
Modelso Medicare Updateso Unlisted Code
Informationo Coverage Database
Updated Graphics, Content, Functionality
How we can work together How you can stay informed:
o Newly-revamped website will keep us connected and push out information: www.ckcoalition.org
o Enter password-protected area for networking groups How you can make a difference:
o Stay informed, provide information on coverage issueo Sign up for Day on the Hill in Washington DC
The more you engage, the better the coverage for our patients:o Take part in ad hoc coalitions on issues that matter to you.
Examples: Palmetto, Trailblazer & First Coast (FL) groups Physician Office payment rates
o The amount of time you invest is entirely up to you
Web Site & Contact Information
Web site:www.ckcoalition.org
Email address:[email protected]
Phone: 305.428.0922
Fax: 305.428.0957
