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Jun 18, 2019, 09:30 AM
Billing for Medicare-Medicaid Dual Eligibles under Community HealthChoices: FAQs
While this will not change how you bill for Medicare services, it will change how you bill Medicaid for Medicare coinsurance and deductibles.
Jun 17, 2019, 08:00 AM
Pa. Legislature Introduces Bills Addressing Delegation of Informed Consent by Physicians
The bills aim to remedy the Pa. Supreme Court’s decision on the authority of a physician to delegate the task of obtaining a patient’s informed consent to another practitioner.
Jun 13, 2019, 13:22 PM
PAMED Opposes Two Bills that Could Restrict Physicians’ Ability to Treat Opioid Addiction
Here's a closer look at the bills and why they could harm patient care in Pennsylvania.
Jun 13, 2019, 11:13 AM
Legislation Aims to Prevent Venue Shopping in Pa. Medical Liability Cases
The bill was introduced in response to a proposed rule that would allow medical liability lawsuits to take place outside of the county where the cause of action arose.
Jun 13, 2019, 10:20 AM
Pa. Physicians Find Advocacy Success as CPR Education Bill Is Signed into Law
CPR education for Pa. high school students will be enhanced thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Wolf on June 12, 2019.
Jun 12, 2019, 14:09 PM
Pa. Medical Society reacts to Senate passage of SB25
While we share the goal of improving access to care in rural and underserved areas, the Pennsylvania Medical Society vigorously disagrees with Senate Bill 25 as the solution.
Jun 12, 2019, 10:49 AM
Erie Physician Wins Statewide ‘Everyday Hero’ Award
Paul Malaspina, MD, a general and trauma surgeon with UPMC Hamot has been named PAMED's June Everyday Hero.
Jun 12, 2019, 09:19 AM
PAMED Urges Lawmakers to Support Bill on Protecting Health Care Workers from Assault
A Pa. bill aims to shield health care workers from workplace violence by raising the penalty for assault on a health care practitioner from a misdemeanor to a felony.
Jun 12, 2019, 09:00 AM
Erie Trauma Surgeon and PAMED Everyday Hero Is Making an Impact in His Community
Paul Malaspina, MD, a general and trauma surgeon with UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pa., is the recipient of PAMED's June 2019 Everyday Hero Award.
Jun 10, 2019, 13:41 PM
CMS Ending Free MIPS Technical Support Initiative for Large Practices; Small Practice Support to Continue
Changes to MIPS technical support for large practices will take effect on July 17, 2019.
Jun 6, 2019, 10:32 AM
New Data Links PDMP Usage to Pennsylvania’s Drop in Opioid Prescriptions
Data shows Pennsylvania’s physicians continue to write fewer opioid prescriptions while increasing their usage of the state’s prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP).
Jun 6, 2019, 09:00 AM
Genetic Testing Scam Targets Medicare Beneficiaries
Here's what you can do if one of your Medicare patients is targeted.
Jun 5, 2019, 11:30 AM
Call to Action: Urge Your Senator to Vote No to Senate Bill 25 (CRNP Independent Practice)
The Pa. Senate could vote on CRNP independent practice legislation (SB 25) within the next week. Contact your Senator and let them know you oppose SB 25 and ask him or her to vote NO in the Senate.
Jun 5, 2019, 09:06 AM
Bills on the Hill: Momentum Builds for Occupational Licensure Changes in Pa.
Several bipartisan bills that address occupational licensure requirements are gaining traction in the Pennsylvania legislature. Here's a closer look.
Jun 4, 2019, 12:56 PM
AMA Develops Free CME Module on Firearm Safety
The AMA has developed an educational module on the Physician’s Role in Promoting Firearm Safety.
May 31, 2019, 08:50 AM
ABMS’ Vision Commission Final Recommendations and Implementation Plan for Improving MOC
The Commission's report includes recommendations on issues like credentialing.
May 31, 2019, 00:00 AM
Wexford Pediatrician Finds His True Purpose in Caring for Patients
David Hennessey, MD is PAMED's Everyday Hero Award winner for May 2019.
May 30, 2019, 14:53 PM
Using Third-Party Apps to Transmit ePHI? What Physicians Should Know
As the use of health care apps continues to grow, many physicians may not realize their potential liabilities for privacy breaches. This guidance can help.
May 30, 2019, 09:10 AM
“Stop the Bleed” Programs Save Lives: Learn How to Participate with This Checklist
Uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death from trauma. Here's a checklist you can use to create a Stop the Bleed training program to educate the public on proper bleeding control techniques.
May 29, 2019, 14:09 PM
Pa. Bill Aims to Protect Patients by Restricting ‘Non-Medical Switching’ Insurance Practices
The bill seeks to stop insurers from making coverage changes during the policy year that deny or increase the cost of services the patient is already receiving.

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