Sycom GM RSS feed generatorMon, 08 Feb 2010 15:40:08 GMTPractice Managershttp://www.pamedsoc.org/default.aspxGet the latest stories of interest to practice managers from the Pennsylvania Medical Society.Copyright 2010en-usTue, 09 Feb 2010 01:01:10 GMT1The Privacy Webinar Series: HIPAA, HITECH, and Your Medical Practicehttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/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 GMTIRS Could Cut Physician Medicare Income Starting in 2012http://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/IRS-Medicare.aspxThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could withhold 3 percent of physicians' Medicare payments beginning in 2012.Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:13:37 GMTWorkers' Compensation Fees Increased for 2010http://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/WorkersComp.aspxThe workers' compensation Part B fee schedule increased in 2010.Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:14:29 GMTMedicare's Elimination of Consultation Codes Webinarhttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/Consultation-webinar.aspxFind out what the end of Medicare consultation codes means for you.Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:31:33 GMTSome Changes to Medicare ePrescribing Incentives in 2010http://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/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 GMTWatch Your Mail for Notices from Highmark Medicare Serviceshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/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 GMTMedicare to Eliminate Consultation Codeshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/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 GMTBlues Theft Affects More Providers Than First Thoughthttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/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 GMTPodcast: Vital Lines, December 2009http://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/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 GMTMedical Record Fee Limits Drop Slightly in 2010 http://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/Medicalrecords.aspxMedical records reproduction fees will drop in 2010.Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:06:07 GMTSilent PPOs and Steps to Avoid Themhttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/Silent-PPO.aspxSilent PPOs are a growing problem, siphoning billions each year from the health care system while going completely unregulated in many states.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:05:22 GMTEasy Tool Translates ICD-10 Codeshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/ICD-10-translate.aspxThe American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) has launched a free, online tool that translates ICD-9 codes to ICD-10 codes.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:26:29 GMTBroadband Internet Access: A Primer for Health Care Professionals (PDF)http://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/Broadband-book.aspxThe success of eHealth technology hinges on broadband Internet access, but what qualifies as broadband? Get an overview of broadband, including telecommunications term definitions and a comparison of Internet connections. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:27:03 GMTDude, MyPAMEDSOC Should Be Called MyPAMEDRocks!http://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/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 GMTHow to Comply with the Red Flags Identity Theft Rulehttp://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.Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:51:32 GMTSix Ways ICD-10 Codes Will Affect Youhttp://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.Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:17:56 GMTGroup Practice Tracker Physician Consent Formhttp://www.pamedsoc.org/AudienceNavigation/PracticeManagers/Consentform.aspxPhysicians can complete this form to give practice administrators the right to enter their CME activities in Tracker.Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:32:20 GMTFAQ: Group Practice Trackerhttp://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, 08 Apr 2009 09:03:07 GMTPennsylvania Standard Applicationhttp://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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