Sycom GM RSS feed generatorMon, 08 Feb 2010 15:40:08 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/default.aspxGet the latest stories of interest to physicians from the Pennsylvania Medical Society.Copyright 2010en-usTue, 09 Feb 2010 10:54:42 GMT1http://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/HIPAA-webinar_1.aspxThese three free lunchtime webinars from PAMED that will update you on all of HITECH's privacy and security provisions and provide solid HIPAA privacy education. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:40:08 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Harrisburgglance.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society gives you a quick overview on health care legislation that is being considered in Harrisburg.Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:22:17 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Changing-Face-of-Pain-CME.aspxMichael Ashburn, MD, MPH, MBA discusses various statewide initiatives that aim to help improve pain management in Pennsylvania.Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:40:40 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/WorkersComp.aspxThe workers' compensation Part B fee schedule increased in 2010.Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:14:29 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Handoff-Communication.aspxPhysicians often express concern over insufficient communication among health care providers as their patients move throughout the continuum of care. Join a panel of Pennsylvania Medical Society members as they share their experiences and knowledge of this topic.Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:10:22 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Keckley.aspxPaul H. Keckley, PhD, executive director of the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, addresses the impact of health system reform.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:18:44 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Haiti.aspxIf you would like to help Haiti recover from the devastating earthquake, consider donating your time, money, or supplies.Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:49:49 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Public-clinics.aspxAnyone who wants an H1N1 influenza vaccine can now get one.Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:09:44 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Consultation-webinar.aspxFind out what the end of Medicare consultation codes means for you.Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:31:33 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/ePrescribing-changes.aspxPhysicians will have new opportunities to qualify for Medicare's 2 percent ePrescribing incentive in 2010. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:58:53 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/HSR-passes.aspxThe US Senate on Dec. 24, 2009, passed health system reform legislation on a 60-39 vote. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:02:19 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Mailing.aspxWatch your mail for important notices from Highmark Medicare Services (HMS), or you could be targeted for revalidation.Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:23:38 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Consultations.aspxThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to eliminate most existing consultation CPT and HCPCS codes for Medicare Part B. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:45:32 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/CME-audits.aspxSeveral physicians have reported to the Pennsylvania Medical Society that auditors from the Pennsylvania Board of Medicine have found discrepancies in their Category 2 CME credits.Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:25:11 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Blues-theft1.aspxPersonal information for hundreds of thousands of physicians has been compromised. But how at risk are you from this security breach? Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:22:35 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Vital-Lines-December-2009.aspxPennsylvania Medical Society experts discuss new Medicare registration requirements and elimination of consultation codes.Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:28:42 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Patient-Connection-Podcast-.aspxMany health care workers have yet to be immunized for H1N1. Diane Seibert, Patient Advocacy Project Manager for the Pennsylvania Medical Society, discusses the importance of getting vaccinated.Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:01:02 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Medicalrecords.aspxMedical records reproduction fees will drop in 2010.Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:06:07 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/HSR-questions.aspxWhile pleased with several of the elements of health system reform legislation, the Pennsylvania Medical Society still has some serious concerns.Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:55:00 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Vaccination-campaign.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society and the Pennsylvania Department of Health urge health care workers to get vaccinated against H1N1.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:51:23 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Mcare-battle.aspxThanks to physicians' outcry, Pennsylvania legislators know they'll be held accountable for unconstitutional taking of Mcare Fund monies.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:02:49 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Pain-survey.aspxHelp researchers at the University of Pennsylvania explore physician opinions regarding the administration of opioids. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:35:02 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Volunteers.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society is looking for physician members who are willing to serve on its councils, commissions, and committees.Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:29:51 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/MyPAMEDSOC-explanation.aspxAllow us to present MyPAMEDSOC-an email service that lets you know when a new story is available on a topic that interests you. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:13:43 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Groups.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society offers services and information geared toward group practice physicians.Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:19:44 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Lifeguard.aspxA new program helps physicians who have raised quality concerns or fallen behind in clinical skills or education. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:44:56 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Societyrequirements.aspxFrequently asked questions about the requirements to qualify for a Pennsylvania Medical Society's CME certificateFri, 02 Oct 2009 09:06:36 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/MDDO.aspxThe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has specific CME requirements for physicians to maintain their licenses.Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:25:20 GMT