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AMPAC Political Education Programs
February 17-19, 2012
Candidate Workshop
April 18-22, 2012
Campaign School
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National Hispanic Medical Association
April 26-29
Annual Conference
Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, DC
Click here for info.
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2011-2012 Board of Directors
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Catherine S. May, MD
At-Large; Chair of the Board
James C. Cobey, MD
President
Daniel I. Perlin, MD
President-Elect
Joseph Gutierrez, MD
Treasurer; AMA Delegation Chair
Reginald Robinson,MD
Secretary; At-Large
Peter E. Lavine, MD
AMA Delegate
J. Desiree Pineda, MD
AMA Alternate-Delegate
Laura L. Tosi, MD
AMA Alternate Delegate
Julian R. Craig, MD
Frederick C. Finelli, MD
John W. Larsen, MD
Joan B. Loveland, MD
Carla Sandy, MD
At-Large
Stuart F. Seides, MD
At-Large
K. Edward Shanbacker
Executive Vice President
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Washington, DC 20037
(202) 466-1800 (phone)
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| From Highmark Medicare Services: Processing Issue for Preventive Care |
Processing Issue for Preventive Care Services - Procedure Codes 77078, 77079, 77080, and 77081
Highmark Medicare Services (HMS) has identified a Part B claims processing issue in the District of Columbia and Delaware contract areas involving claims for preventive care bone mass measurement studies, procedure codes 77078, 77079, 77080, and 77081. CMS Change Request 7012 advised that effective for dates of service on or after January 1, 2011, Medicare will provide 100 percent payment (deductible and coinsurance would be waived) for certain preventive services. Procedure codes 77078, 77079, 77080, and 77081 are four of the preventive service codes for which 100 percent payment should have been approved. The deductible was appropriately waived. However, due to a system problem, coinsurance was erroneously applied. The system problem was corrected on January 6, 2012. HMS will automatically reprocess any claims for procedure codes 77078, 77079, 77080, and 77081, which were paid incorrectly. For further information on the waiver of coinsurance and deductible for preventive services, please see MLN Matters Article MM7012 issued on March 2, 2011. We apologize for any inconvenience this issue has caused.
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| AMA Updates: Medicaid RACs; Repealing the SGR; Troubleshooting HIPAA Version 5010 |
Final Rule on Medicaid Recovery Audit Contractors Announced
On December 30, 2011, CMS issued these FAQs on the Medicaid Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program.
Please also find attached an ARC document summarizing the final rule on Medicaid RACs and providing a roadmap for possible state-level advocacy on this issue.
AMA urges friends of medicine to encourage members of Congress to repeal the fatally flawed Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate
This month a House-Senate Conference committee will begin meeting as early as today, January 17th, to resolve outstanding issues on pay roll taxes, unemployment insurance, and Medicare's Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR).
There continues to be bipartisan interest in taking this opportunity to repeal the SGR, utilizing in whole or in part the excessive funds included in the current baseline for Overseas Contingency Operations, or OCO.
It is critical that medicine work together and encourage the efforts of those in the House and Senate who support repeal of the SGR and who recognize that continued temporary patches drive the costs of eventual repeal higher by tens of billions of dollars every time it is delayed.
Troubleshooting the most common problems with HIPAA Version 5010
Physician practices, clearinghouses, health insurers and vendors are required to convert to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Version 5010 electronic health care transactions by January 1, 2012.
To help physician practices address issues they may encounter when transitioning to Version 5010, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has provided the presentation, "HIPAA Version 5010: Twenty First National Provider Call: Troubleshooting."
Topics addressed in this presentation include:
- Key Version 5010 claim issues for Medicare Part B
- The top operational concerns with the new version
- Contact information for Medicare Administrative Contractor jurisdictions
Despite the fact that CMS announced a 90-day enforcement delay, physician practices should still continue preparations for transitioning to Version 5010. Physician practices can prepare for this new version by making practice management system improvements, as necessary, and conducting tests with vendors, clearinghouses and health insurers to ensure that each entity's system works together correctly. Physician practices that are not prepared to submit Version 5010 claims on Jan. 1, 2012 may experience disruption in payment.
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| MSDC News for Members: Restricting Distracted Driving; | |
Should the District consider a ban on all cell phone use while driving?
On Tuesday, December 13, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a recommendation to ban all cell phone use by drivers. The recommendation cites an NTSB study on the effect of distracted driving, and includes all cell phone use except manufacturer-installed in-car phone systems and cell phone use by passengers.
The District already has a handheld cell phone use ban in place. Should the DC City Council consider expanding the handheld cell phone use ban to follow the NTSB recommendation and include all cell phone use by drivers, including handheld and hands-free?
To give your feedback, please click the following:
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| CDC Resources on HIV/AIDS |
e-HAP Web Updates
Information from CDCs Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/ehap/
CDC HIV/AIDS
www.cdc.gov/hiv
CDC-INFO
1-800-CDC-INFO
(232-4636)
Get information about personal risk, prevention, and testing.
CDC National HIV Testing Resources
www.hivtest.org
Text your ZIP code to KNOW IT or 566948. Locate an HIV testing site near you.
CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN)
1-800-458-5231
www.cdcnpin.org
Find CDC resources and technical assistance.
AIDSinfo
1-800-448-0440
www.aidsinfo.nih.gov
Locate resources on HIV and AIDS treatment and clinical trials.
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| From athenahealth: Complying with ANSI 5010 |
 Free Live Webinar: Complying with ANSI 5010: A Sign of Future Success
When: Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 at 12:15 PM EST
How has your practice fared with the ongoing ANSI 5010 transition? The answer may be an accurate predictor for how well you'll respond to another major change on the horizon: The mandatory conversion to the massive ICD-10 diagnostic code standard.
Changes like these shouldn't stress your practice and take time away from patient care. With the right HIT partner and services, practices can keep operations running smoothly, even during turbulent times.
MSDC physicians and office staff can join this live free athenahealth webinar. They'll discuss:
- How athenahealth prepared clients for ANSI 5010
- What practices may have experienced during the transition
- How cloud-based services are best positioned to manage-and master-change
- The right preparation leading up to ICD-10
Register at:
http://event.on24.com/r.htm?e=394214&s=1&k=E98424843BBCCBB0B1FBF72DB62EADEC&partnerref=MSDC
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| Lower Your Vaccine Costs with Atlantic Health Partners! |
 Atlantic Health Partners is pleased to announce a new program with TransactRx that enables physicians to provide vaccines to most Medicare Part D patients. As you may know, Atlantic offers our members the lowest prices on Sanofi and Merck vaccines, and now with TransactRx your practice can provide vaccines like Zostavax (available from Merck) and Adacel (Tdap) to Medicare patients.
The TransactRx program endorsed by Atlantic provides you:
- Easy online access to patient specific Part D vaccine coverage
- Ability to get fairly reimbursed for vaccines covered under Part D
- Real-time out-of-pocket (copay) cost and reimbursement information
- Electronic claims submission for vaccines covered under Part D
There is no cost to join Atlantic Health Partners or to benefit from this new service.
And don't forget these additional Atlantic benefits:
- Discounted medical, surgical and office supply programs
- Discounts on a patient recall program
- Immediate customer service to address any vaccine related issues
Please contact Jeff or Cindy at info@atlantichealthpartners.com or 1-800-741-2044 to find out how your practice can benefit from Atlantic Health Partners Savings and TransactRx. www.atlantichealthpartners.com
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| Classified Ads |
New Psychiatric Practice for Adults & Children
Conveniently located on the red line in Friendship Heights, the office of Enrico Suardi, MD is now open for psychiatric services. Dr. Suardi is board-certified and trained in adult, child & adolescent, and forensic psychiatry.
5028 Wisconsin Avenue NW Suite 400-15
(202) 615-9663
www.drsuardi.com
SUBLEASE--PRIVATE OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE WITHIN PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE. LUXURY OFFICE BUILDING NEAR DUPONT CIRCLE
This space is a dream come true for a professional who needs an office in a convenient downtown location, the tenant will work in a secure building and there are many benefits included with the rent. The office is decorated and furnished, with internet and telephone service. There is a private lavatory in the office suite as well as a kitchen. Parking available in the building. Contact: Office Manager at mmacinnis@jamesasimonmd.com
Women's Healthcare Practice is looking for a part-time ISCD, ACR or NOCA certified DXA bone densitometry technician. Convenient to Dupont Circle and Metro. Pay commensurate with experience; travel stipend available. Experience with the GE Lunar Prodigy is a benefit. Please send your resume and cover letter indicating your availability.
Contact: Office Manager at mmacinnis@jamesasimonmd.com
Dr. Neal Barnard, an adjunct associate professor of medicine at GWU and president of PCRM. is planning a pilot study on diet and migraine, and is looking for a Washington-area neurologist to consult on study design and interpretation of results. The research team will also value help in recruiting, eg, through notices to patients. Please call 202-527-7331 or email smishra@pcrm.org
Needed immediately for a dynamic, growing Internal Medicine/Women Health medical practice in NW DC. Women Health and a Nutrition background important. Must be knowledgeable of current clinical guidelines of care of Women, Diabetics, Hypertension and Cardiovascular, Obese patients. Full time/Part time/Flex hours. Salary competitive. Please Email CV/Resumes to drcjoffice@gmail.com. Contact Roxanne Semple @ (202) 877-0532 for queries and further information.
Two physicians are looking to sub-lease a fully-furnished, 5-exam room office with two conference rooms in downtown McLean, Va. The perfect location for a physician with an independent practice or a physician who needs additional space. The office is available Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All overhead including personnel, if needed, will be prorated based on office usage. Please email: mcleanobgyn@hotmail.com.
NW Medical Office space for lease. 1500-2000 sq ft. units available. Class A. Bldg which includes a 4 story elevator, fully equipped and furnished. Full service (receptionist and billing) located 1 block from Geo. Washington Univ. Hospital.
Address: 1011 New Hampshire Ave. N.W.; Washington, D.C. 20037
Phone: 202 465 0240
Fax: 202 955 5541
WASHINGTON, DC INTERNISTS - Premier university-affiliated multispecialty practice group seeks full-time BC/BE internists for superb opportunity in new outpatient only practice. Ideal downtown location with established EMR with home access, full hospitalist service, paid malpractice, competitive salary and benefits. Position includes clinical academic appointment. DC license required. Not a J-1/H-1B visa opportunity. Email CV to: cdugan@mfa.gwu.edu.
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