http://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers.aspxGet the latest stories of interest to practice managers from the Pennsylvania Medical Society.Copyright 2008en-usSat, 04 Jul 2009 11:42:03 GMT1http://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/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/PracticeManagers/HIT-tips.aspxThe Joint Commission has released recommendations that can help you safely and effectively implement an HIT system. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:55:37 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/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/PracticeManagers/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/PracticeManagers/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/PracticeManagers/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/PracticeManagers/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/PracticeManagers/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/PracticeManagers/HIPAA-comparison.aspxWant a sneak peek at how much changing to the new HIPAA 5010 electronic transaction standards will affect you?Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:35:10 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/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/PracticeManagers/CERT.aspxCould you be audited under Medicare's CERT program?Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:02:19 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/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/PracticeManagers/Mcare-phase-out-admin.aspxThink physicians in your practice are worried that the practice's budget is tight this year? Just wait until next year.Thu, 14 May 2009 14:33:47 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/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/PracticeManagers/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/PracticeManagers/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/PracticeManagers/EHR-webinar.aspxLearn how economic stimulus funds might help you recoup some of the cost of implementing an EHR system.Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:18:14 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/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/PracticeManagers/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/PracticeManagers/RAC-seminar.aspxThis timely workshop will teach you what puts your practice at a higher risk for audit with the new Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program and techniques for a winning audit. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:01:11 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/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/PracticeManagers/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/PracticeManagers/Six-ways.aspxWith five times as many codes as the previous code set, there's no doubt that the new ICD-10 codes will drastically impact all physician practices.Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:49:00 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/PQRI-codes.aspxThere has been a glitch with quality data codes for a number of 2009 PQRI measures.Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:51:06 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/WorkersComp.aspxThe WC Part B fee schedule increased in 2009.Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:31:43 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/Medicalrecords08.aspxMedical records reproduction fees have been updated for 2009.Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:09:13 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/PracticeManagerMembershipApplication.aspxJoin the Pennsylvania Medical Society—it's free for most practice managers.Tue, 04 Sep 2007 11:33:52 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/Consentform.aspxPhysicians can complete this form to give practice administrators the right to enter their CME activities in Tracker.Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:41:07 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/PracticeadminFAQ.aspxPractice administrator members who wish to enter CME activities for physicians in their practice should read this FAQ.Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:38:25 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/Practicemanagermembership.aspxFind out why membership in the Pennsylvania Medical Society can pay dividends to practice managers and physiciansThu, 15 May 2008 10:18:46 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/PAStandardApplication.aspxThe Pennsylvania Standard Application helps to decrease the ever-increasing burden of paperwork for physicians and their office staff. 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