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OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE TEMPE-MESA AREA
| | Medical Office Suites for lease in beautiful garden office complex. 1200 or 1800 sq. ft. includes covered doctor parking. Excellent location with easy access to 101 & 60 freeways & close to Desert Samaritan & Tempe St. Luke's Hospitals.
Best rates in area.
Call 602.625.6298.
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Are You On the Move? Share Your News!
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 Are you moving on up to the East, West, North or South-side? Or moved in a different direction worth noting? Have you recently taken on a new role at your practice, clinic or hospital? Recognized for excellence in delivering care? Accepted a new training or certification? Recently retired?
If so, we want to know! Please share with us your recent professional achievements, and we will share them with the rest of our members and readers and "connect our docs."
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MEDICAL OFFICE
TIME SHARE IN GLENDALE
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(NE Union Hills/59th Ave)
Excellent time share opportunity. Surgery practice with well-appointed 3300 sq. ft. office condominium. Conveniently located in Arrowhead Ranch one mile from Loop 101.
The office includes private office for the Practitioner, support staff work space, 2-3 full exam rooms, and a spacious waiting area. Mon., Wed. and Thurs. available. Utilities included.
Arrowhead Commons, 18275 N. 59th Ave, Glendale.
Contact admin@
doctorangelchik.com for more information.
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5620 W. THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL OFFICE CONDO
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FOR LEASE OR SALE at
at 5620 W Thunderbird Rd, Suite D-6. Directly across from Banner Thunderbird Medical Center with a great mix of medical and dental tenants. For more information contact Tracy Altemus, CCIM at 602.443.4022, Marina Hammersmith, CCIM at 602.954.8414, or Autumn Storm at 480.385.2854.
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Big Cyber Hack of Health Records is "Only a Matter of Time"
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The health world is flirting with disaster, say the experts who monitor crime in cyberspace. A hack that exposes the medical and financial records of tens of thousands of patients is coming, they say - it's only a matter of when.
As health data becomes increasingly digital and the use of electronic health records booms, thieves see patient records in a vulnerable healthcare system as attractive bait, according to experts interviewed by POLITICO. On the black market, a full identity profile contained in a single record can bring as much as $500.
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Practice Spotlight - Round-up Feature Series
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The Maricopa County Medical Society's Round-upis pleased to bring you a new feature series, "Practice Spotlight".
Each month we will spotlight a physician or a practice that has made changes to their care delivery model for the benefit of the patient. Articles will focus on new methods of treatment, technological advances, and patient education, to name just a few.
If you would like to submit yourself or your practice for consideration, or would like to recommend another physician or practice group for our spotlight, please contact Jay Conyers at 602.251.2361 or
jconyers@mcmsonline.com
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| Tell Us What You Think | |
Seeking Testimonials for the
September Issue of Round-up
Please share with us your thoughts on your membership in the Maricopa County Medical Society (MCMS). Why did you join? Why do you continue your membership every year? How has the MCMS helped you in your professional and personal goals? Are there any changes you'd like to see with the MCMS or your membership?
September's issue of Round-up will focus on membership in the MCMS and we want to know what you, our members, really think and feel about the Society. Please email us at mcms@mcmsonline.com and share your thoughts.
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| Have You Connected With Your Society Lately? | | |
The Maricopa County Medical Society (MCMS) is growing our social media presence so that we can more effectively "connect our docs." Please support the MCMS by connecting with us on social media.
There are three ways to connect with the MCMS:
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| Save the Date! 3rd Annual "Current Trends in Liver Disease" and Gastroenterology Board Review | | | Friday, September 26, 2014
Topics discussed by local experts and guest faculty will include information on the current and developing therapies for Hepatitis B and C, NASH, and hepatocellular carcinoma, liver cancer treatment options, and an update on current listing criteria for liver transplantation.
Endorsed by the Maricopa County Medical Society as an Honor Roll activity. St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. For more information, read more >> |
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MCMS Preferred Partner Program
| |  "Medical emergencies don't play games. So whether I am on the Tour or vacationing with my family I make sure Medjet is there with me. It's priceless peace of mind." - Jim Furyk: 16-Time PGA Tour Winner & Medjet Member. If you become hospitalized 150 miles or more from home, Medjet will arrange medical transfer to the hospital of your choice. All you pay is the Medjet membership fee. Members of the MCMS receive special rates on all annual Medjet memberships. Enrollment is as easy as visiting Medjet online. Or give them a call at 800.527.7478. If calling, make sure to mention the MCMS to receive the special annual membership rate starting at $205. |
| UA Discovery Shows Curcumin Blocks the Metastasis of Cancer by a Novel Mechanism | | |
A team of researchers led by the University of Arizona Steele Children's Research Center discovered that curcumin-the bioactive molecule derived from the spice turmeric-blocks the protein cortactin in colon cancer.
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States and the third most common cancer in men and women. When cancer metastasizes to other organs, a patient's chances of survival are greatly diminished. Thus, finding novel ways to prevent cancer metastasis remains an urgent need. Read more >> |
| AzGS Summer Geriatrics Interprofessional Conference | | Friday, August 8 in Flagstaff, AZ
Register now for the Arizona Geriatrics Society (AzGS) Summer Geriatrics Interprofessional Conference. The theme of this year's Summer Conference is "Palliative Care: State of the Art & Art of the State." Read more >>
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| Open Payments (The Sunshine Act): Registration, Review and Dispute | |
As a physician or teaching hospital, are you aware of Open Payments (the Sunshine Act)? Now that you have completed Phase 1 of registration in the CMS Enterprise Portal, are you ready for Phase 2? Do you know that Phase 2 allows you to register in the Open Payments system, and then review and (if needed) dispute any of the data reported about you by the industry prior to public posting of the data? Read more >>
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| CMS Fact Sheets: CMS Proposals to Update Policies and Payment Rates for End-Stage Renal Disease Providers for CY 2015 | | |
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released two proposals regarding end-stage renal disease providers:
- CMS Proposals to Update Policies and Payment Rates for End-Stage Renal Disease Providers for CY 2015 and Proposals for Implementation of Competitive Bidding-Based Prices for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies. Read more >>
- CMS Proposals to Update the Quality Measures for End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System for CY 2015. Read more >>
CMS will accept comments on the proposed rules until September 2, 2014. The proposed rules will appear in the July 11 Federal Register and can be downloaded.
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| 9th Annual Mid-Atlantic Hospital Medicine Symposium: "Mastering the Care of the Hospitalized Patient" | | Friday-Saturday, October 24-25, 2014
Hospitalists and inpatient clinicians are increasingly called upon to provide care for patients of high acuity across a broad spectrum of medical and surgical conditions. In the face of these demands, hospitalists strive to become Master Clinicians - to be able to diagnose and manage complex diseases, incorporate high-quality evidence, and provide patient-centered care. However, given the pace of the expansion of clinical evidence and evolving guidelines, it is challenging for busy clinicians to remain current on the most effective practices. This symposium will provide the essential updates that clinicians will need to be confident they are providing outstanding evidence-based care. Read more >>
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| CMS Fraud Prevention System Identified or Prevented $210 Million in Improper Medicare Payments in Second Year of Operations | |
In its second year of operations, CMS' state-of-the-art Fraud Prevention System, that employs advanced predictive
analytics, identified or prevented more than $210 million in improper Medicare Fee-For-Service payments, double the
previous year. It also resulted in CMS taking action against 938 providers and suppliers, according to a report sent to Congress.
The Fraud Prevention System is a key element of the anti-fraud strategy that has led to a record $19.2 billion in fraud recoveries over the previous five years. The Fraud Prevention System uses predictive algorithms and other sophisticated analytics to analyze billing patterns against every Medicare Fee-For-Service claim. Read more >>
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| Adults With Serious Mental Illnesses Face 80% Unemployment | | |
Written by Jenny Gold, published in Kaiser Health News
Employment rates for people with a serous mental illness are dismally low and getting worse, according to a report from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Just 17.8 percent of people receiving public mental health services were employed in 2012 - down from 23 percent in 2003. "It isn't surprising," says Sita Diehl, director of state policy at NAMI and author of the report. The problem has less to do with the workers themselves, she says, and more with the organizations that provide services for people with serious mental illness. Read more >> |
| MWU Doctor Receives Fourth Straight Patients' Choice Award | | |
Anthony Will, DO, Chair of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine in the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) at Midwestern University, and a practicing physician at the University's Multispecialtly Clinic in Glendale, Arizona, has been recognized as a Patients' Choice Physician.
The Patient's Choice Award recognizes physicians for the positive influence of their work. The honor, tabulated from hundreds of thousands of patient reviews, was awarded to physicians who received consistently near-perfect scores - only five percent of the nation's 870,000 active physicians in 2013. Read more >> |
| UA College of Medicine - Tucson Earns Accreditation Through 2022 | | |
The medical education program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, designed to train the next generation of highly skilled physicians dedicated to improving patient care and advancing the state of medical knowledge, has earned accreditation through 2022, a full eight-year term.
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the accreditation authority for MD programs in the United States and Canada, announced the decision and identified a number of institutional strengths within the college that are distinctive and worthy of emulation. The LCME is jointly sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association (AMA). Read more >> |
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| Health Care Innovation Awards to Provide Better Healthcare and Lower Costs | |
Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell announced new prospective awardees to test innovative care models, bringing the total amount of funding to as much as $360 million for 39 recipients spanning 27 states and the District of Columbia. These models are designed to deliver better healthcare and lower costs under the Health Care Innovation Awards program. Read more >>
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| CMS Proposes Payment Changes for Medicare Home Health Agencies for 2015 | |
The Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced proposed changes to the medicare home health prospective payment system (HHPPS) for calendar year (CY) 2015 that would foster greater efficiency, flexibility, payment accuracy, and improved quality. Based on the most recent data, CMS estimates that approximately 3.5 million beneficiaries received home health services from nearly 12,000 home health agencies, costing Medicare approximately $18 billion in 2013. Read more >> |
| MLN Educational Products | | |
The Medicare Learning Network (MLN) has released new educational products:
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