http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society helps you run the business side of medicine with reimbursement and coding updates, practice tips, and other resources for physicians and practice managers and administrators.Copyright 2008en-usSat, 04 Jul 2009 10:50:50 GMT1http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Stimulus-package.aspxGet information on how the economic stimulus package will affect physician practices.Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:21:26 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Stimulus-package/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/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Stimulus-package/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/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Stimulus-package/COBRA.aspxMedical practices may need to comply with a provision of the economic stimulus package that offers a 65 percent subsidy of COBRA premiums. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:51:08 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Stimulus-package/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/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Stimulus-package/HIPAAchanges.aspxThe economic stimulus package substantially expands and modifies HIPAA privacy and security requirements. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:26:47 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Stimulus-package/Economicstimulus.aspxThe economic stimulus plan that was recently signed into law contained billions for health care initiatives.Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:21:24 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/eHealth.aspxGet information on health information technology (HIT) from the Pennsylvania Medical Society.Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:09:01 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/eHealth/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.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/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/eHealth/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/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/eHealth/ePrescribing-resources.aspxThe American Medical Association (AMA) has launched an online learning center to help physicians implement ePrescribing.Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:25:02 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/eHealth/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/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/eHealth/CTDvideo.aspxWatch this video to learn more about the ConnectTheDocs initiative to bring lower cost broadband Internet to physician practices.Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:45:27 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/eHealth/Technologyregulations.aspxExceptions and safe harbors to federal fraud and abuse laws allow physicians to receive donations of certain electronic health records and electronic prescribing technologies and services. Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:13:49 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/eHealth/eHealthGuide.aspxThis guide to the components of eHealth includes definitions and acronyms.Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:11:44 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/eHealth/ROI.aspxGet links to various discussions on the return on investment of an EMR system.Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:25:37 GMThttp://www.centerforhit.orgThe American Academy of Family Physicians' Center for Health Information Technology offers a wide range of information about the selection and implementation of an EMR or ePrescribing system.Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:33:42 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/eHealth/EMRcost.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society is exploring plans to use the increased bargaining power of a group of small medical practices to negotiate lower rates for EMR software.Fri, 23 May 2008 14:56:27 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/eHealth/Connect.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society's broadband project to help obtain lower cost, high speed, broadband Internet access in physician's practices and homes.Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:10:11 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/FrontLineMembership.aspxA few medical practices stand on the front line of the medical profession in Pennsylvania-they've made a commitment to 100 percent membership in the Pennsylvania Medical Society.Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:28:21 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/PracticeManagerMembership.aspxBeing in-the-know by having access to all areas of the State Society's website is just one of many practice manager membership benefits.Tue, 04 Sep 2007 11:19:31 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society is a trusted source for information and advice on all matters related to health insurers.Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:40:42 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/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/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Settlement-Payment.aspxChecks for the national settlement agreement in the case Love vs. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association should be mailed in July, 2009.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:29:05 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Highmark-procedures.aspxHighmark Blue Cross Blue Shield will require preauthorization for 28 new procedures beginning July 1, 2009.Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:46:09 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Adverseevents.aspxPhysicians and hospitals will not be paid for preventable serious adverse events.Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:26:16 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Highmark-changes.aspxHighmark has proposed adjusting physician reimbursement for hundreds of services. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:21:08 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/IBC-overpayment-update.aspxThe Blues settlement agreement affects IBC's efforts to recoup overpayments related to the modifier 51 issue.Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:02:33 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Cigna-docs.aspxCIGNA has scaled back a policy change that would have significantly increased the administrative load for medical practices.Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:17:07 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Overpayments.aspxIf your practice was affected by the recent Independence Blue Cross overpayment under the multiple surgical guidelines, you should receive a letter from IBC with more information specific to your practice.Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:49:41 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/IBC-Overpayment.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society is taking action to address confusion and concern regarding overpayments by Independence Blue Cross for surgical procedures. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:13:53 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/IBCvolunteer.aspxAre you interested in helping to develop new health plan medical policy and refine existing policy? Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:24:27 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Retroactivedenials.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society believes that insurers should only have as long to deny claims as providers have to file them.Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:59:29 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Ingenix.aspxTwo insurers have settled lawsuits accusing them of using flawed data to overcharge patients. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:05:54 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Deductibleinfo.aspxSeveral Pennsylvania health insurers have joined a growing national movement to give providers easy access to patient deductible information.Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:11:40 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Highmarktools.aspxProviders will be able to use new tools from Highmark to more easily find out how much patients owe for services.Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:43:19 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Imagingaccreditation.aspxUnitedHealthcare is delaying its imaging accreditation program until the end of 2009. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:32:45 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Nondiscrimination.aspxCapital BlueCross is requiring providers that participate with its Medicare Advantage plans to confirm that they have a nondiscrimination policy in place. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:12:40 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Highmarksettlement_1.aspxGet a brief overview of several important deadlines that are approaching for physician action in three recent settlements of class action lawsuits against Blues plans. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:38:33 GMThttp://www.pacode.com/secure/data/034/chapter127/chap127toc.htmlRegulations implementing the Workers' Compensation Act relating to payments for medical treatment by insurers or self-insured employers and the review of medical treatment of employees with work-related injuries and illnesses.Thu, 04 Oct 2007 10:21:58 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/PayerContact.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society has gathered key contact information for the major third-party payers in Pennsylvania including Web links, phone numbers, and medical directors. Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:24:12 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/P4PWebinar.aspxAn overview of Access Plus and P4P programs in generalFri, 02 Nov 2007 11:58:31 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/HIPAA.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society provides physicians, practice managers, and others impacted by HIPAA with the latest news and resources to help you understand and implement the various components of HIPAA. Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:37:26 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/HIPAA/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/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/HIPAA/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/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/HIPAA/HIPAAtimeline.aspxThere's a lot to be done before the new HIPAA 5010 electronic transaction standards take effect on Jan. 1, 2012.Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:08:17 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/HIPAA/CodeStandards.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society provides information on HIPAA's Transactions and Code Sets Standards, which will propel the healthcare industry into an expanded use of electronic transactions. Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:16:03 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/HIPAA/Identifier.aspxInformation from the Pennsylvania Medical Society on HIPAA's identifier standards for provider and employer identifiers.Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:21:02 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/HIPAA/Privacy.aspxInformation from the Pennsylvania Medical Society on HIPAA's privacy rule.Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:18:34 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/HIPAA/Security.aspxInformation from the Pennsylvania Medical Society on HIPAA's security rule.Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:22:14 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/HIPAA/HIPAAproblems.aspxThe AMA's "click and complain" forms allow physicians to anonymously register complaints about health plans and other insurers.Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:17:20 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/HIPAA/HIPAAglossary.aspxThis glossary identifies some of the most common HIPAA terms.Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:48:06 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/HIPAA/HIPAAlinks.aspxFind links to other valuable HIPAA resources here.Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:38:23 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society is your source for news and updates relating to Medicare and Medicaid.Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:40:02 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Medicaid-weight-coding.aspxLearn how to correctly perform and bill for Medicaid's nutrition and weight management services.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:15:28 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/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/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/CERT.aspxCould you be audited under Medicare's CERT program?Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:02:19 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/CERT-info.aspxLearn about CERT audits and what you need to do to make it through an audit.Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:08:23 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/SGR.aspxNumerous physician groups are seeking a more permanent fix to the Medicare payment system. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:13:44 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/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/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/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/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Medicaresuit.aspxA federal appeals court has ruled that the US Department of Health and Human Services does not have to release individual physician Medicare payment information.Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:44:50 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Jointinjections.aspxMedicare contractors will keep a close eye on payments for facet joint injections.Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:29:29 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Medicarefraud.aspxMedicare is hiring contractors to identify underpayments and overpayments.Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:29:04 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/IPPE.aspxLearn more about the Welcome to Medicare exam with new resources from the Pennsylvania Medical Society and Medicare.Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:58:37 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/VFCprogram.aspxThe Pennsylvania Vaccines for Children (VFC) program now covers three new vaccines for children insured by Medicaid.Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:15:46 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/ICD10delay.aspxImplementation of the new ICD-10 codes has been delayed until 2013. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:08:26 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Deductibleinfo.aspxSeveral Pennsylvania health insurers have joined a growing national movement to give providers easy access to patient deductible information.Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:11:40 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/PECOS.aspxPennsylvania physicians can now speed up Medicare enrollment by applying online.Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:36:59 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Medicareincrease.aspxMedicare payments to physicians in 2009 will go up an average of 1.1 percent under a law passed by the US Congress in mid-2008.Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:02:22 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Hospitalcap.aspxThe payment cap for Medicaid physician reimbursement for hospitalized patients went up 25 percent Oct. 18, 2008.Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:00:27 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/MedicarePartDUpdates.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society has provided a number of resources so that physicians can help patients understand Medicare Part D.Mon, 01 Oct 2007 11:12:58 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/PQRI.aspxMedicare's Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) gives bonuses to physicians who report on certain quality measures.Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:51:47 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Tamperproofupdate.aspxMedicaid outpatient, fee-for-service prescriptions now have to be written on tamper-proof prescription pads that meet three requirements. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:25:39 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Medicareguide.aspxA new guide gives an overview of the basics of Medicare coverage, coding, and payment.Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:18:45 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/TaxID.aspxHealth care providers and staff will need to provide the last five digits of their tax identification number when calling or writing Medicare contractor provider contact centers. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:17:04 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Medicareevents.aspxMedicare on Oct. 1, 2008, will stop paying for serious complications that Medicare believes could have been prevented.Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:41:20 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Fundingincreased.aspxReimbursement for some Medicaid services went up again this year-paid for with a $10.2 million state budget increase and a matching increase in federal funds.Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:00:35 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/EMraise.aspxReimbursement for 10 Medicaid evaluation and management services has gone up.Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:54:26 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Autismscreenings.aspxMedicaid will now cover screenings for developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders for patients younger than 21. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:44:54 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/PFFSguide.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society answers a few common questions about increasingly popular PFFS plans.Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:39:38 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Complications.aspxMedicaid will not reimburse hospitals for preventable serious complications-or "serious adverse events."Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:16:23 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Citizenship.aspxWhat your medical practice needs to know about the proof of citizenship and identity regulations for Medicaid patients. Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:15:01 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Welcome2Medicare.aspxMedicare covers an initial physical exam and EKG for new enrollees. Other preventive benefits include diabetes and cardiovascular screening tests.Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:47:43 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/PreventiveServices.aspxPhysicians should talk to their Medicare patients about the value of prevention and early detection and encourage them to take advantage of the full range of preventive services and screenings that Medicare provides.Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:43:26 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MeetingsandSeminars.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society works with county medical societies to host practice manager meetings throughout the state.Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:39:16 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MeetingsandSeminars/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/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society provides answers to the most important practice management questions.Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:38:33 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/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/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/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/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/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/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/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/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/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/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Creating-program.aspxLearn more about creating an identity theft program, as required under the red flags rule.Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:36:34 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/IDtheft.aspxMedical practices must develop and implement identity theft programs to comply with the "red flags" rule by Aug. 1, 2009.Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:27:11 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Red-flags.aspxGet information on complying with the new red flags identity theft rule.Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:28:45 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Broadbandwebinar.aspxFind out how to help your practice gain better Internet access to take advantage of Medicare ePrescribing bonuses.Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:26:31 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/HIPAAtimeline.aspxThere's a lot to be done before the new HIPAA 5010 electronic transaction standards take effect on Jan. 1, 2012.Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:08:17 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Medicalrecords08.aspxMedical records reproduction fees have been updated for 2009.Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:09:13 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Employeereferences.aspxThis new guide from the Pennsylvania Medical Society provides information on how to respond to employee reference requests.Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:21:27 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Identitytheft.aspxThis document provides background on the "red flags" rule.Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:36:40 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Signs.aspxPlaces of employment, such as physician's offices, fall under the public smoking ban and must post no-smoking signs. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:24:02 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Healthinsurancewebinar.aspxWith health insurance costs continuing to rise, it may be time for you and your medical practice to explore alternatives. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:45:10 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/ePrescribingwebinar.aspxLearn how your practice may be able to receive bonuses for ePrescribing with this webinar, which was held Nov. 4, 2008.Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:07:02 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/ICD10.aspxThe US Department of Health and Human Services has proposed implementing new ICD-10 code sets by Oct. 1, 2011.Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:49:58 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Recordswebinar.aspxThis webinar on Oct. 7, 2008, can help you and your medical practice get rid of medical records hassles and headaches.Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:27:51 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Contractwebinar.aspxThis webinar on Sept. 24, 2008, reviewed the important elements of employment agreements and how to negotiate the terms.Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:04:37 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/PAscope.aspxA new law has expanded the scope of practice of physician assistants (PAs).Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:25:49 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/RNCE.aspxRegistered nurses will need 30 hours of Board-approved continuing education activities prior to renewing their licenses on either Oct. 31, 2010, or April 30, 2011.Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:42:17 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/MGMAtools.aspxMedical Group Management Association has debuted two new online tools for medical practices to use.Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:51:14 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Tax.aspxLearn how to comply with Pennsylvania's sales and use tax laws.Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:32:56 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Grouptracker.aspxLearn about the Pennsylvania Medical Society's new feature that will allow you to easily track CME for a group of physicians.Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:25:27 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/PQRIwebinarJune.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society held a webinar on June 10, 2008, on PQRI's many changes and improvements in 2008.Wed, 28 May 2008 09:00:20 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/EMRcost.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society is exploring plans to use the increased bargaining power of a group of small medical practices to negotiate lower rates for EMR software.Fri, 23 May 2008 14:56:27 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/QualityBLUEwebinar.aspxLearn about QualityBLUE, Highmark's physician pay-for-performance program, during this webinar.Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:18:16 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Visawaiver.aspxMedical practices having difficulty recruiting a physician may be eligible to hire international medical graduates under the J-1 visa waiver program.Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:06:55 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/EMcards.aspxA summary of Medicare guidelines to help physicians choose the correct evaluation and management code. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:26:09 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/ASFregulations.aspxFacilities that provide specialty or multi-specialty outpatient surgical treatment must comply with the state's ASF regulations. Do you know what you need to know?Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:38:02 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Patientsatisfaction.aspxTake all the stress out of conducting surveys with this free booklet and our ready-to-use patient satisfaction survey.Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:31:52 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Settingup.aspxThis checklist is for physicians who are considering starting a practice.Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:11:09 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Hardware.aspxUse this short paper to help you with the process of selecting a practice management for your medical practice.Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:00:44 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Employeehandbooks.aspxMake sure your practice has updated policy and procedures manuals and an employee handbook.Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:25:50 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/HiringaMedicalPracExec.aspxPMSCO Healthcare Consulting offers tips on hiring a medical practice executive.Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:55:38 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/MedicareWebinar.aspxThis webinar on Dec. 6, 2007, covered the latest Medicare fee updates and coding and policy changes.Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:36:36 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/PQRIwebinar.aspxThis webinar from the State Society offered information for PQRI participating and non-participating practices.Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:13:56 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Webinar.aspxThis webinar focuses on rules and reimbursement for mid-level practioners.Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:20:09 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/ReimbursementandCoding.aspxStay current with the latest reimbursement and coding changes with the help of the Pennsylvania Medical Society.Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:25:27 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/TipsandGuidelines.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society provides tips and answers common questions about running a practice.Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:26:57 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/PosterRequirements.aspxInformation about state and federal labor law requirements and where to obtain mandatory workplace posters for your medical practice.Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:15:12 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Budget.aspxPMSCO Healthcare Consulting responds to the top 10 reasons why most practices don't have a budget.Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:14:53 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/FinancialIQ.aspxJust as physicians recommend preventive steps for their patients, so too should they follow a series of steps for preventing financial health problems in their practices.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:13:03 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/PAStandardApplication.aspxThe Pennsylvania Standard Application helps to decrease the ever-increasing burden of paperwork for physicians and their office staff. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:46:09 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines.aspxVital Lines is a member newsletter from the Pennsylvania Medical Society with updates on reimbursement, coding, and other vital issues affecting the practice of medicine. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:37:48 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines/June-11-2009.aspxPennsylvania Physicians Facing CERT Audits; FTC Delays Red Flags Rule Until Aug. 1; Don't Delay: New HIPAA Electronic Standards Right Around the CornerFri, 12 Jun 2009 08:47:56 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines/April-16-2009.aspxThe Economic Stimulus Package: How It Will Affect You and Your Practice; How to Comply with the Red Flags Identity Theft RuleThu, 16 Apr 2009 15:36:31 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines/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/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines/PodcastVitalLinesFebruary2009.aspxListen to more information on the Society's efforts to limit retroactive denials of claims.Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:32:41 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines/Feb192009.aspxICD-10 Codes Delayed Two Years; Workers' Compensation Fees Increased for 2009; FTC Still Requiring Providers to Comply with Identity Theft RuleFri, 20 Feb 2009 11:47:45 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines/Dec182008.aspxMedicare Physician Payments to Go Up Slightly in 2009; Medicare Offers Convenience, Speed of Online Provider Enrollment; Checks Mailed in Highmark, Capital Blue Cross SettlementsThu, 18 Dec 2008 15:25:03 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines/VitalLinesPodcastDecember08.aspxListen to more information on the Medicare physician payment increase and ICD-10-CM codes.Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:09:51 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines/Oct162008.aspxAMA, State Society Oppose Timeline for ICD-10 Implementation; FTC Requires Identity Theft Rule Compliance by Nov. 1; License Renewal Notices Sent to Physicians Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:09:20 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines/VitalLinesOctober2008.aspxListen for more information on ICD-10 implementation.Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:46:32 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines/Aug212008.aspxCongress Overrides Medicare Bill Veto; Medicare Act Provides Incentives for ePrescribing; Law Expands PA Scope of PracticeThu, 21 Aug 2008 13:42:27 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines/VitalLinesPodcast_1.aspxListen to more information on ePrescribing incentives and Medicaid physician reimbursement increases.Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:56:38 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines/June192008.aspxPennsylvania Practices Make the PQRI Participation Decision; Providers Asked to Report Adverse Heparin Reactions; Get Podcasts of Your Favorite NewslettersFri, 20 Jun 2008 13:39:33 GMT