Join the MAC Jurisdiction 3 Exchange!
What Is the MACJ3Exchange?
This Listserv was created by the Arizona Clinical Oncology Society (TACOS) to enhance communication regarding Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) and other similar issues related to Medicare Contracting Reform processes and the functioning of the Jurisdiction 3 Part A/Part B Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC).
J3 includes Arizona, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
The MACJ3Exchange allows TACOS members and other oncology professionals in the MAC Jurisdiction 3 to send information to all listserv participants at one time and receive information from other members in their e-mail. It provides an on-going forum for discussion on important topics such as coverage issues and reform processes and experiences related to the J3 MAC.
How Does It Work?
Register first. If you are a qualified oncology professional, you will be notified and allowed entrance. Then, simply send an email to MACJ3Exchange@tacos-oncology.com.
Mail Digest. If you want to receive just one or two daily digests of the posts to this listserv, you can. When you register, select the Mail Digest, and the listserv emails will be held until the end of the day.
E-mail messages are sent to all members subscribed to the listserv when you click REPLY TO ALL. To reply just to the individual, click on REPLY only. Messages posted to the listserv are not confidential.
The MACJ3Exchange is an unmoderated list, meaning that the program broadcasts messages to all current list subscribers with no editorial review of messages before they are sent. TACOS does not verify the accuracy of submitted messages nor does it endorse the opinions expressed by message authors.
Archives. You can also view archived postings at any time. Type in a keyword. Search for the topic of your interest by thread, subject, author, or date.
How Do I Join?
Click here to subscribe to the MACJ3Exchange listserv or change your existing subscription. You will have to submit your valid email address and password. Please include your name.
This is a closed list, which means your subscription will be held for approval. You will be notified of the list moderator's decision by email. This is also a hidden list, which means that the list of members is available only to the list administrator. It takes a minute to join! Just REGISTER.
- How do I join and send my first email to the listserv?
Register first. If you are a qualified oncology professional, you will be notified and allowed entrance. Then, simply send an email to MACJ3Exchange@tacos-oncology.com. - How do I leave or unsubscribe from this listserv?
To unsubscribe and leave the list, send an email from your current email address to: MACJ3Exchange-unsubscribe@accc-cancer.org.
- How do I change my subscription email address?
To change your email address, click here. http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/MACJ3Exchange. At the bottom of the page, you can make edits to your email address or unsubscribe. - Can I limit the number of emails that I receive each day?
Yes. Many people prefer to receive just one or two emails each day, instead of the many emails that a listserv may generate. If you would like to limit what you receive to once or twice a day, you can choose to receive mail batched in a daily digest. - I forgot to click daily digest. Can I go back in and change to daily digest?
Yes. To change your email address, At the bottom of the page, you can log on to edit your preference and change your subscription options. - Is the list moderated?
No. MACJ3 is an "unmoderated list," meaning that the program broadcasts messages to all current list subscribers with no editorial review of messages before they are sent. Neither TACOS nor OSSN verify the accuracy of submitted messages nor does it endorse the opinions expressed by message authors.
Please take time to read the following listserv Rules. Compliance with these Rules is a requirement for participating in the listserv:
All posted content must concern issues pertaining to Medicare coverage, Medicare Contracting Reform processes, and other related policy.
Posting information about pricing or reimbursement rates for health care services is strictly prohibited unless directly related to a LCD, such as a "least costly alternative" service.
Always bear in mind that posted messages are not confidential or private, and may be seen by third parties you do not know. Do not post anything you would not be willing to see on the front page of your local newspaper. Even e-mail messages you address to a single participant may be forwarded.
Do not use the listserv for illegal purposes, including, but not limited to, defamation, violation of intellectual property laws, violation of antitrust or unfair competition laws, or violation of criminal laws.
Do not intentionally interfere with or disrupt other listserv members, network services, or network equipment. Commercial use is prohibited, as is distribution of unsolicited advertising, chain letters, propagation of computer worms or viruses, and use of the network to make unauthorized entry into any other machine accessible via the listserv.
Do not use the listserv for commercial purposes. "Commercial," as used for purposes of evaluating listserv messages, means communications whose primary purpose is to advance the business or financial interests of any person or entity, or otherwise to promote a financial transaction for the benefit of the author directly or indirectly. Examples of prohibited communications include advertisements for products or services.
Do not include patient information in listserv messages.
Do not use this listserv for any communication that could be construed in any way as support for or opposition to any candidate for a federal, state or local public office. The Federal law providing TACOS and OSSN tax exempt status absolutely forbids the use of its resources or facilities, including this form, in any way that would even appear to support or oppose such a political candidate.
The text of a copyrighted article or document may not be reprinted on a listserv without the permission of the author or the publisher. If one has permission, it should be so stated: "This article has been reprinted with the permission of …" Or, rather than reprinting an article that is available on-line, consider posting a brief abstract and a link to the site. Even when a document is in the public domain or only a small portion is being reproduced, it is a professional courtesy to cite the source.
The Arizona Clinical Oncology Society (TACOS) and the Oncology State Society Network (OSSN) provide this listserv only as a service intended to help distribute useful information among oncology professionals about Local Coverage Determinations and other Medicare Contracting Reform processes. Any other information posted is without authorization.
MACJ3Exchange is an "unmoderated list," meaning that the program broadcasts messages to all current list subscribers with no editorial review of messages before they are sent. Neither TACOS nor OSSN verify the accuracy of submitted messages nor does it endorse the opinions expressed by message authors. However, in the event that any inappropriate posting is brought to our attention, appropriate action (including potentially deleting the message from the archives) will be taken. Any opinions expressed through this format are those of the individual authors who post them, not of TACOS or OSSN.
The listserv is not sponsored or endorsed by, or affiliated with, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or any Medicare contractor. Nothing in any posting should be taken as medical or legal advice.
Neither TACOS nor OSSN represent, warrant, or guarantee the truthfulness, accuracy, quality, or reliability of any of the messages or other content posted, displayed, linked to, or otherwise transmitted via the listserv. Participants agree that they must evaluate and bear all risks associated with the use of any content, including any reliance on the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the content.
MACJ3Exchange is hosted by ListServe.com, an independent company. Therefore, due to possible technical difficulties that may arise with network servers, equipment, and/or communications connections, neither TACOS nor OSSN assume any responsibility and/or capability as to the correction of third-party problems when the listserv is down for a period of time.
