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Feb 15, 2024, 10:02 AM
CMS updating Memorandum to allow Hospital and Critical Access Hospital Providers to text PHI and Orders
On February 8th, 2024, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services updated the January 5th, 2018, memorandum revolving around the Texting of Patient Information among Healthcare Providers in Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) (Wright, 2024).
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Feb 8, 2024, 11:45 AM
5 Easy Ways to Improve Documentation
Stay out of harm’s way when it comes to risk adjustment compliance. Granite GRC Consulting presents a series of monthly articles for the Pennsylvania Medical Society members. This is the second article in the series.
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Feb 8, 2024, 08:00 AM
February Board of Trustee Meeting Wrap Up
Last week, the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s Board of Trustees held their February meeting, virtually.
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Feb 7, 2024, 12:34 PM
Department of Human Services Availability of Amendments: Request for Public Comment
The Department of Human Services (Department) is making available for public review and comment the Office of Developmental Programs' proposed amendments to the Consolidated, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS), Community Living and Adult Autism waivers, which will be effective May 1, 2024.
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Feb 6, 2024, 14:00 PM
PAMED Applauds Governor Shapiro’s Inclusion of Programs for Medical Debt Relief in the 2024-2025 Budget Address
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) applauds Governor Shapiro in his 2024-2025 Budget Address that would establish a Medical Debt Relief Program for Pennsylvanians.
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Feb 1, 2024, 11:23 AM
Pa. Supreme Court Breathes New Life into Abortion-related Case
Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a significant ruling concerning abortion rights in Allegheny Reproductive Health, et al. v. Pa. DHS, et al.
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Jan 25, 2024, 09:04 AM
CMS Finalizes Rule to Streamline the Prior Authorization Process
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently finalized the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule taking significant steps to improve the electronic exchange of health information and the prior authorization process.
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Jan 24, 2024, 08:23 AM
Pennsylvania Medical Society Inaugurates Berks County Physician as 174th President
After a 1-year term as vice-president and president-elect, Kristen Sandel, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, an emergency physician from Ephrata, has been inaugurated as the 174th President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED).
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Jan 23, 2024, 12:44 PM
2023 Distinguished Service Award Recipient: Edith P. Mitchell, MD
When Edith Mitchell, MD, left her home in rural Tennessee to attend college, she knew she wanted to make a difference, but had no idea where the path would lead.
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Jan 12, 2024, 09:00 AM
Volunteer Licenses: What Physicians Should Know
Here are PAMED's answers to physicians' frequently asked questions on volunteer medical licenses.
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Jan 11, 2024, 12:00 PM
Medical Student HOD Resolution Success Story
by Elhaam Jawadi
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Dec 21, 2023, 13:59 PM
2024 Medical Record Copying Fees Available to Members in Convenient Chart
Members can find the Department of Health's 2024 medical copying fees on PAMED's convenient chart.
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Dec 21, 2023, 13:10 PM
PAMED Joins AMA in Filing Amicus Brief in Mental Health Case
Last week PAMED joined the AMA in filing an amicus brief in Matos v. Geisinger Medical Center, et al., a case currently before the PA Supreme Court. A final decision in the case is expected sometime in 2024.
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Dec 20, 2023, 13:09 PM
State Board of Medicine Physician Assistants (proposed rulemaking- request for public comment)
The State Board of Medicine (Board) proposes to amend Chapter 18, Subchapter D (relating to physician assistants) to effectuate Act 79 of October 7, 2021.
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Dec 20, 2023, 12:00 PM
Adolescents: Consent for Treatment
By: Stacy Stauffer, JD
ProAssurance Sr. Risk Management Consultant
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Dec 20, 2023, 11:51 AM
What’s Hiding in Your Merchant Statements?
Find out if your medical practice is being overcharged.
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Dec 19, 2023, 14:14 PM
PAMED 2023 Legislative Year in Review
“Unpredictable” is probably the best word to describe the many changes that have taken place over the past year…both from a legislative perspective and a political one, although the two are often inextricably linked.
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Dec 19, 2023, 09:02 AM
Dept. of Human Services Addition of Interprofessional Consultation Services to the Medicaid State Plan and Medical Assistance Program Fee Schedule
On January 5, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued State Health Official Letter # 23-001 ''Coverage and Payment of Interprofessional Consultation in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.''
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Dec 14, 2023, 10:27 AM
Top 4 Revenue Cycle Challenges
In today’s provider practices, common challenges are seen throughout all specialties and revenue streams.
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Dec 14, 2023, 10:23 AM
How Much Does OSHA Compliance Cost?
Just hearing “OSHA” can induce anxiety. We know the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the agency tasked with regulating occupational safety, which is invaluable.