Region D DAC A-Teams

What are A-Teams?
An integral part of the DAC is the A-Teams. The A-Teams are made up of volunteers who practice in the specialty area of the A-Team and have significant knowledge of Medicare policies and billing practices. Each team identifies key issues involving claims processing problems relative to their specialty category. Once these issues are identified, team members work together to collect data necessary to effectively present the issue(s) to the Medicare Region D DMERC.

Once data is collected, the teams prioritize the issues and present them to the DAC Executive Committee by a predetermined date. The Executive Committee identifies the most urgent issues for inclusion on the DAC’s quarterly question set to Medicare. Medicare Region D DMERC then responds to the DAC’s questions in writing prior to our meeting.

The A-Teams will meet twice yearly at the Medtrade East and West shows with the DAC and will have frequent conference calls to review reimbursement and policy issues and their possible solutions.

How can I join an A-Team?
Current DAC A-Teams include: EDI/EMC, Education/Communication/PCOM, HME, Infusion Therapy (IV/PEN), Medical Supplies and Wound Care, National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC), Orthotics and Prosthetics, Rehab, Respiratory, and Statistical Analysis Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier (SADMERC).

Interested parties can nominate themselves for an A-Team position. You can submit your nomination in one of three ways; contact the appropriate A-Team Leader; contact an Executive Committee member; or contact the DAC central office.

Region D DAC A-Team Sign Up Form

A-Team
Please check the A-Team you would like to serve on:
ÿ EDI/EMC
ÿ Education/Communication/PCOM
ÿ HME
ÿ Infusion Therapy (IV/PEN)
ÿ Medical Supplies and Wound Care,
ÿ National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC)
ÿ Orthotics and Prosthetics
ÿ Rehab
ÿ Respiratory
ÿ Statistical Analysis Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier (SADMERC)

Name:

Company Name:

Position: __________________________________________________________

Type of Business: ___________________________________________________

Address:

City: _____________________________, State __________ Zip ___________

Phone: ________________________Ext: ______ Fax: ________________________

E-mail: ___________________________________________________________

The Region D DAC is supported financially by the state/regional associations, and where there are no state associations, by State Champions. In addition, financial support is also provided by manufacturer’s/supporters who may not have direct contact with the DMERC.

If you are a Medicare provider and have a provider number, do you belong to your state/regional association?
No Yes: If yes, what association?

If you are not a Medicare provider, the opportunity to financial support the Region D DAC as a Manufacturer/Supporter is available for $700. Your company name, contact information would then be placed on the Region D DAC Website, www.dacd.org .

What happens next? The DAC Office will process your application and when approved notify you of your acceptance to your selected A Team.

Revised August 2005

How To Join The DAC