http://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians.aspxGet the latest stories of interest to physicians from the Pennsylvania Medical Society.Copyright 2008en-usSat, 04 Jul 2009 11:48:53 GMT1http://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/IBC-agreement.aspxPhysicians and medical practices involved in the Independence Blue Cross (IBC) modifier 51 overpayment issue will benefit from a more reasonable process for repaying claims.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:30:20 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Vital-Lines-June-2009.aspxListen to more information on Medicare's Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) program.Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:05:51 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Obama.aspxPennsylvania physicians had front-row seats to President Barack Obama's speech on health care reform. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:11:23 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Scam.aspxScammers are sending fake faxes to physician practices that appear to be from Medicare carriers or Medicare administrative contractors.Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:31:50 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/PA-prescribing.aspxPhysician assistants (PAs) collaborating with doctors of osteopathy (DOs) should soon be able to prescribe medication. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:00:47 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Dean-visit.aspxRepresentatives from the state's academic medical centers paid an historic visit to the state Capitol in June.Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:52:25 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Flu-update.aspxCases of novel H1N1 influenza in Pennsylvania have surged since the end of May, reducing the need to test many patients.Fri, 22 May 2009 09:58:58 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/PHC4-bills.aspxThe Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council has been reauthorized after nearly having to close its doors.Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:22:59 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Adverseevents.aspxPhysicians and hospitals will not be paid for preventable serious adverse events.Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:26:16 GMThttp://www.videopa.com/PAMedicalSociety/PENMSMCARE/McareMemberMessage.asxWatch this video to find out what you can do to support our Mcare phase-out plan. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:31:11 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Mcare-work.aspxThe medical community is actively working for Mcare phase-out, and your voice is still critically needed.Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:24:30 GMThttp://www.videopa.com/PAMedicalSociety/PENMSEPRESC/ePrescribingMandate.asxDarlene Kauffman, Associate Director of Practice Economics & Payor Relations, provides an overview of the mandate, including bonuses and penalties.Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:33:14 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/CERT.aspxCould you be audited under Medicare's CERT program?Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:02:19 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/WC-updates.aspxThe Bureau of Workers' Compensation will no longer publish a hard copy of their newsletter.Wed, 27 May 2009 09:04:28 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Mcare-phase-out.aspxAs early as Jan. 1, 2010, the state will begin overcharging you for the Mcare portion of your medical liability coverage. Wed, 13 May 2009 15:43:36 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, 11 Apr 2008 09:52:42 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Patient-Connection-from-the-PA-Medical-Society.aspxListen to interviews on the swine flu and the correlation between guns in the home and suicide.Wed, 13 May 2009 15:31:54 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Swine-flu-podcast-update.aspxPennsylvania's acting physician general—Stephen Ostroff, MD—gives providers the latest update on H1N1 flu, commonly called swine flu. Wed, 06 May 2009 11:00:30 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/HIPAA-webinar.aspxThe federal economic stimulus package requires medical practices to comply with stricter privacy protections.Tue, 05 May 2009 08:48:05 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Red-flags-delay.aspxThe "red flags" identity theft rule has been delayed until Aug. 1, 2009, to give creditors and financial institutions more time to develop and implement identity theft prevention programs. Fri, 01 May 2009 13:58:50 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Swine-flu-podcast.aspxInfection disease specialists discuss what physicians should look out for during the swine flu outbreak.Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:46:23 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Vital-Lines-April-2009.aspxListen to interviews about electronic health record incentives and the red flag rules. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:50:46 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Checklist.aspxPractices can use this checklist to help them identify the "red flags" of identity theft. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:43:43 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/ID-theft-template.aspxPractices can use this template to develop an identity theft prevention and detection program as required under the red flags rule. (Requires Microsoft Word)Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:45:33 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Red-flags-compliance.aspxThe deadline is looming for medical practices to develop identity theft prevention programs required under the new federal "red flags" rule.Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:09:16 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/EHR-incentives.aspxAn estimated $17.2 billion in incentives is available through Medicare and Medicaid to encourage providers to adopt electronic health records (EHR) systems.Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:59:48 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Groups.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society offers services and information geared toward group practice physicians.Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:53:25 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Apologybill.aspxA bill has been introduced in the state Senate that would give medical professionals the freedom to apologize for adverse medical outcomes. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:12:21 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Creditletter.aspxProviders received credit letters in 2002 that could be applied to a future Mcare assessment. Since the abatement program has not been renewed, physicians may now use their credit letters. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:06:36 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. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:36:32 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Societyrequirements.aspxFrequently asked questions about the requirements to qualify for a Pennsylvania Medical Society's CME certificateMon, 20 Aug 2007 10:00:20 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/MDDO.aspxThe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has specific CME requirements for physicians to maintain their licenses.Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:16:49 GMT