decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2002 / AB-02-098
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Article Overview
This article explains a CMS program memorandum for contractors responsible for populating the Medicare Coverage Database with local medical review policies and related content. It covers the transition from the existing LMRP website to the new database, operational responsibilities, optional database fields, required metadata, and the categories of articles and FAQs that should be included or excluded. The memo is intended for Medicare contractors, database staff, and coverage-policy personnel.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps coverage-policy teams understand how CMS wanted local coverage content organized and transferred into the Medicare Coverage Database. It also clarifies which operational fields and document types were part of the implementation process.
Article Sections
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Program Memorandum and Background
Introduces the memorandum, the issuing organizations, and the purpose of the coverage database initiative. Provides context for how the database was intended to support contractors, providers, and beneficiaries.
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Preparation Phase
Describes preliminary contractor responsibilities before database conversion begins. Covers coordination, contact designation, and setup activities for the transition process.
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Transition Phase
Outlines the conversion period in which legacy coverage content is transferred into the new database. Describes review, validation, and handling of data-entry issues during rollout.
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Optional Activities
Summarizes optional database fields and related formatting capabilities available in the coverage database. Also notes general content-management features used during posting and maintenance.
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On-going Activities
Covers post-transition responsibilities for adding, revising, and retiring coverage content. Includes archival handling and continued submission requirements.
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Activities that begin in Early 2003
Describes the later phase for entering articles and FAQs into the database. Addresses timing, document categories, exclusions, effective dates, and related administrative reporting.
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Attachments
Lists supporting material associated with the memorandum. Includes a project outline and a coverage-topic list used for database entry.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS organized the Medicare Coverage Database implementation process
- What contractor activities were required during preparation and transition
- Which types of coverage documents were addressed for later database entry
- What kinds of database fields and formatting features were included in the workflow
- What supporting attachments accompanied the memorandum
Who Should Read This
- Medicare contractors
- Coverage policy staff
- Database entry staff
- Medical review personnel
- CMS administrative staff
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