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EPCMSnews
News & Information From El Paso County Medical Society
August 2012 |
Greetings!
Overshadowed by local events, the Supreme Court upheld the key provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. We've been thinking about reform and what it means to you for a long time- the who, what, where, when, and why for physicians.  |
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Society News
El Paso County Physicians Foundation Grant Award Ceremony
August 14, 2012
6:00 PM
Shred It
Just for members of EPCMS! Bring your box of confidential materials for destruction to the medical society office.
August 21, 22, 23
The Pikes Peak Pain Summit
August 25, 2012
Physician Connection and Meeting of the Membership
September 19, 2012
5:30 PM
57% Pessimistic
According to a recent survey of physicians by the Physicians Foundation, physicians are increasingly discouraged. A nonprofit organization to advance the work of practicing physicians and improve the healthcare system in America, EPCMS has long participated in the work of the Foundation and holds an appointment to their board. Click to Continue
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What's News With You?
Kevin Scott, MD, joins Colorado Springs Neurological Associates
Dr. Scott relocated to Colorado Springs after practicing as an Associate Professor of Neurology at Penn State University for 8 years. He is fellowship trained and board certified in: Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies
Neuromuscular Disorders
Botox for dystonia and spasticity
Botox for chronic migraine headaches (>15 days per month)
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Where do I go post-health reform?
An overview of options, and how to maintain your independence in this new world, is what you'll find in this resource. L earn how to acquire the core capabilities necessary to succeed in new payment and delivery models. Click to Continue
Who's uncertain about the future?
Reform to cost $84 billion less according to Congressional Budget Office. Click to Continue
Why do patients check the web?
Interactive health records engage patients in their care according to a new study. Click to Continue
When can I learn more about nonprofit governance?
What do I know about ICD-10?
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Classifieds
Committee Vacancy Announcement
UnitedHealthcare is looking for 2 physicians - one Family Practice and one OB/Gyn - to join a UnitedHealthcare Medical Advisory Committee (MAC). The Medical Advisory Committee participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Quality Improvement Program by evaluating the quality, continuity, accessibility, and availability of the medical care rendered within the network. The committee meets telephonically 2 times per year, in August and November. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact: Colleen Campbell, RPh, MBA, Clinical Quality Manager/West Region. Phone (303) 267-3398 or email
colleen.campbell@uhc.com
Think Tank Invitation If you an academic physician or a solo/small practice physician, the AMA would like to encourage you to be part of our new initiatives: The Academic Physician Think Tank Group, and our Solo/Small Think Tank Group. These newly introduced efforts are open forums in which your peers discuss new ideas, resources and trends impacting professional life in informal quarterly calls. To learn more and participate, please contact Giulia Merola, Segment Membership Manager, Membership & Marketing Strategy. Phone (312) 464-5323 or email giulia.merola@ama-assn.org |
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Half the states sought to overturn the reform law. This decision upheld one of the more controversial provisions- that Congress has the power to compel individuals to purchase insurance as a tax levied on people who do not have health insurance.
The decision clears the way for insurance exchanges, and requiring nearly all Americans to carry health insurance starting in 2014.
Sincerely,
Mike Ware, Executive Vice President
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