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PMS Provider Demo – 13 November 2024

6 November 2024

 

 PCSE are implementing changes to the Ophthalmic payments systems, both eGOS and PCSE Online, at the end of November, which will impact you as a PMS provider.

Our technical experts are hosting a demo for PMS providers on Wednesday 13 November, from 11am to 12pm, to highlight the following changes: 

  • New early retest codes, including an updated XML file will be issued for GOS1, GOS5, GOS6 and PVNs
  • Fix for the defect relating to the automatic checking of duplicate PVN submissions in eGOS

The session will also include a Q&A session, providing the opportunity to ask questions related to the changes.

Please use the link below to let us know you’re able to attend and you are welcome to share the invitation to any of your colleagues for whom the demo may be relevant.

Sign up for demo

The demo will be recorded and a link will be shared with you after the event for reference.

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