| Upcoming Events |
M & M - January 19
Columbia Chamber of Commerce Workshop - January 20
Board of Directors Meeting - February 9
Executive Committee Meeting - March 2
Council Lunch - March 2
M & M - March 26 | |
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| SCBCH Programs for 2010 |
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As you know, the purpose of the SCBCH is to serve as a partnership for businesses, organizations, and individuals in South Carolina to act collaboratively in creating sustainable initiatives to improve healthcare quality and efficiency and to promote greater consumer responsibility in healthcare decisions. To accomplish these goals the Coalition has developed a comprehensive list of programs that will be offered to members in 2010.
Please click here for more information. |
| Fourth Annual Meeting |
The South Carolina Business Coalition on Health will be hosting its 4th Annual Meeting on Tuesday May 11, 2010 from 8:00am to 3:30pm. Lunch will be included.
The location of this event will be:
Hyatt Regency Greenville
220 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
We have already secured two speakers: Jake Glover, AHIP's Director of Health and Wellness Initiatives and Dee W. Edington, PhD, Director, Health Management Research Center, University of Michigan and we are working on other nationally known speakers to present at the meeting.
All attendees must be registered. The Annual Meeting is free for all SCBCH members and their guests. Registration fee for non-members is $100. Please make checks payable to SCBCH and mail to 301 University Ridge, Suite 5050, Greenville, SC 29601.
If you would like to register, please contact Wendy Simmer at wsimmer@scbch.org or 864-467-3255. |
| Donate Life South Carolina |
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Public Education Efforts to Increase Solid Organ Donation
Donate Life South Carolina is the nonprofit organization mandated by South Carolina Legislation to maintain the South Carolina Donor Registry. This registry is dedicated to saving the lives of the many South Carolinians awaiting life-saving transplants.
Source: Donate Life South Carolina |
| National Birth Defects Prevention Month |
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month
Birth defects and disorders affect over 150,000 children every year in America. Although it is known that a birth defect may be caused by genetic or environment factors, over sixty percent of birth defect causes are currently not known. Education on prevention, causes, and treatment is one way to help families manage birth defects.
Please visit the sites below for more information:
Source: American Pregnancy Association |
| National Influenza Vaccination Week |
| January 10-16 is National Influenza Vaccination Week . DHEC would like to encourage those interested in receiving H1N1 flu vaccine to contact the local health department for an appointment. In addition to H1N1 appointments offered during regular business hours, Spartanburg County and Greenville County Health Departments have extended hours for H1N1 appointments. H1N1 vaccine is available for anyone 6 months or older. Anyone interested may contact the local health department for details. Please view the flyer regarding H1N1 vaccine appointments.
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| National Cancer Prevention Month |
 February is National Cancer Prevention Month
Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. If the spread is not controlled, it can result in death.
Scientists estimate that about a third of the most common cancers could be prevented by eating a healthy diet, being physically active and maintaining a healthy weight. Tobacco use is a separate risk factor that is itself responsible for one-third of all cancer deaths.
Please visit the sites below for more information:
Sources:
American Cancer Society American Institute for Cancer Research |
| Medicare Section 111 |
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Medicare Section 111 Reporting Deadline: Are You Ready?
Did you know that settlement payments made to Medicare beneficiaries are required to be reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS)? Failure to report these payments will result in the assessment of a penalty of $1000 per day per claim. Although it is a regulation that stems from CMS, "Section 111" applies directly to all self-insured entities, liability insurers, No-Fault insurers, and Workers Compensation insurers. In short, Section 111 applies to all entities that potentially pay money to settle a claim arising out of a medical injury or who have accepted ongoing responsibility to pay for the medical treatment for a medical injury when the injured individual is a Medicare beneficiary.
Please click to view full article.
Source: Smith Moore Leatherwood | |
If you have any questions or comments about the newsletter or have suggestions on ideas for articles, please e-mail them to wsimmer@scbch.org
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