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Jan 23, 2020, 09:16 AM
Jan. 23, 2020 Is Maternal Health Awareness Day in Pa.
Thanks to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and it’s Pa. Chapter for bringing this important awareness day to Pennsylvania. Penn Medicine hosted an ACOG-sponsored talk and webinar this morning. You can watch the recording and earn CME.
Jan 22, 2020, 12:36 PM
What Physicians and Practices Should Know about Medicare Comparative Billing Reports
Get details on which reports are available and how they can be used to enhance billing and coding procedures.
Jan 18, 2020, 00:00 AM
CMS Called for Scope of Practice Feedback in Response to President Trump’s Medicare Executive Order
The order suggests reimbursing clinicians based on time rather than a clinician’s occupation.
Jan 16, 2020, 14:27 PM
Reminder: Highmark Providers Must Verify Their Directory Data
Find out how to verify your data with Highmark. Plus, check out ways to verify directory data for Medicare, Medicaid, and CAQH.
Jan 15, 2020, 11:35 AM
How to Check Your Initial MIPS Participation Status for 2020
Find your status online via the Quality Payment Program MIPS Participation Status Tool.
Jan 14, 2020, 09:26 AM
Highmark to Make Changes to Its Hospital Admitting Privileges Requirement
The new admitting privileges requirement for practitioners will take effect on Feb. 13, 2020.
Jan 13, 2020, 13:28 PM
Rep. Frankel’s Bill Aims to Curb Rising Drug Prices in Pa.
PAMED President Lawrence John, MD, reacts to new legislation that aims to reduce the cost of prescription drug prices. This issue has concerned PAMED’s physician members for many years.
Jan 9, 2020, 09:00 AM
MIPS Data Submission Period Has Begun – Submit Data Now through March 31
Here's what you need to know about MIPS data submission for the 2019 performance year.
Jan 8, 2020, 15:50 PM
ABIM Plans to Make Longitudinal Assessment Option Available in 2022
The new approach will involve shorter, self-paced assessments of medical knowledge repeatedly over time in order to reinforce learning and enhance knowledge retention.
Jan 8, 2020, 10:15 AM
Active-Retired Licenses: What Physicians Should Know
PAMED often receives questions regarding active-retired licenses from member physicians. This blog provides answers to some of the most common questions.
Jan 6, 2020, 14:20 PM
PennDOT Issues Guidance on Physicals for School Bus Drivers
Check out PennDOT's letter to Pennsylvania health care providers.
Jan 2, 2020, 15:09 PM
PAMED Reacts to Gov. Wolf’s Plan to Expand Mental Health Services
Physicians stand ready to help lead the effort to ensure patients receive the highest quality and most appropriate care.
Jan 2, 2020, 08:50 AM
Answers to FAQs on Pennsylvania's Opioids Continuing Education Requirements
Dispensers or prescribers applying for an initial license and those applying for re-licensure are required to complete opioids continuing education. Here are answers to frequently asked questions.
Jan 1, 2020, 00:00 AM
Pa. Medicaid Program’s Statewide Preferred Drug List Took Effect Jan. 1, 2020
Pennsylvania's goal is to provide consistency in drug coverage for Medicaid beneficiaries.
Jan 1, 2020, 00:00 AM
FAQ: State CME Licensure Requirements for DOs
Find answers to FAQs, including links to a variety of free online CME activities for PAMED members.
Jan 1, 2020, 00:00 AM
New Labor Rule Expands the Number of Workers Eligible for Overtime Pay
As of Jan. 1, 2020, the standard salary level needed to exempt employees from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements has increased.
Jan 1, 2020, 00:00 AM
2020 Medical Record Copying Fees Available to Members in Convenient Chart
Members can find the Department of Health's 2019 copying fees on PAMED's convenient chart.
Jan 1, 2020, 00:00 AM
Make Sure to Use MBI Numbers for Medicare Claims Submitted After Jan. 1
To ensure your Medicare claims are not rejected, make sure you're using the new MBI numbers to submit claims.
Jan 1, 2020, 00:00 AM
FAQ: State CME Licensure Requirements for MDs
Find answers to FAQs, including links to a variety of free online CME activities for PAMED members.
Dec 30, 2019, 15:00 PM
State Loan Repayment Program for Clinicians Offering Substance Use Disorder Treatment – Apply by Jan. 21
Physicians are among the practitioners eligible to apply for the program.

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