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Medical Society of New Jersey e-Newsletter
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Last Chance to Register!
MSNJ Presents:
The Sunshine Act - Financial Interest Data Disclosure: Refuting Open Payments Data
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 from 12:00pm-1:00pm
Speaker: Jennifer Searfoss, Esq., Searfoss Consulting Group, LLC
Attention physicians and practice managers: Now is the time to begin reviewing your data in the Open Payments System. The review and dispute process opened on July 14th and will end on August 27th. Be sure to tune into our webinar that will explain how to review your data and submit a dispute.
This event is $25 for MSNJ members, $50 for PAHCOM & NJMGMA members, and $100 for non-members.
Register.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE AND INFORMATION ABOUT LICENSE RENEWAL AND CME!
"The New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners requires 100 continuing medical education credits, of which at least 40 of such credits shall be in Category I. Commencing with this biennial renewal period which started on July 1, 2013, two of the 40 credits in Category 1 courses shall, pursuant to P.L. 2011, c. 145 (C.45:9-7.7), be in programs or topics related to End-of Life care."
MSNJ has made arrangements with an on-line resource (Education in Palliative and End-of-life Care) for you to obtain the credits needed via long distance learning - and at a 15% discount to members. MSNJ members, please click here to obtain the promo code.
The following modules are thought to meet the requirements. Each module is designated for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ (cost to MSNJ members about $25.50 per credit)
- Gaps and Elements of Care
- Legal Issues
- Whole Patient Assessment
- Physician Assisted Suicide
- Last Hours of Living
- Withholding/Withdrawing Treatment
- Medical Futility
Choose two that meet your needs!
Further, "If a licensee believes that this mandate has little applicability to his/her practice area, waivers or extensions can be requested. The licensee, within 60 days of the expiration of the biennial renewal period, (i.e., by April 30, 2015) needs to send to the Board office, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or other proof of delivery, a letter explaining why such waiver/exemption is applicable. If granted, the extension or waiver is effective for the biennial licensure period in which the extension and/or waiver is granted. If the reason(s) which necessitated the extension and/or waiver continues into the next biennial period, the licensee shall apply to the Board for the renewal of such extension and/or waiver for the new biennial period."
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| Covisint PQRS will host a webinar on "Avoid a 2.0% CME Penalty!" on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 12:30pm EST. Learn why PQRS was started, what the expectations and Federal legislations are for 2014, and how to collect data for submission into a registry. Register now!
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Join the Surgery Center Coalition on September 16 for "A Day of Compliance", for ASCs.
View the agenda.
Register.
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| 2014 CMS National Training Program Workshop
Woodbridge, NJ
July 29-30, 2014
and
Philadelphia, PA
August 12-13, 2014
Register online.
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| Horizon BCBSNJ Physician Orientation Webinars
Horizon's outreach to physician practices has shifted from half day seminars to webinars because it believes that more physicians and practice managers will be able to participate. These webinars provide information on new Horizon BCBSNJ products, access standards, online Provider Reference Materials, recredentialing process, ICD-10 update and tips on how to get the most from NaviNet®. Click here for webinar dates.
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| The New Jersey Obstetrical & Gynecological Society will host their Semi-Annual Meeting on Friday, November 7, 2014 from 7:45am to 3:30pm at Forsgate Country Club. View the brochure.
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PCSS-MAT Online Module: Buprenorphine Waiver Training Advanced Review
The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, in collaboration with Providers' Clinical Support System for Medication Assisted Treatment, recently released a free 1-hour review course for physicians, who have completed the 8 hour required training to obtain a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine and would like an update. View the module.
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Free PCSS-MAT Online Module - Patient-Centered Urine Drug Testing: Facts you should know!
This module will provide the clinician with the "best clinical practices" to utilize patient-centered urine drug testing (UDT) as an important tool in the management of all patients, who are being treated for substance use disorder (SUD) and/or chronic pain with opioids. This module will discuss testing methodology in UDT, review the difference between qualitative vs. quantitative testing, review drug metabolism (which is essential to interpret test results) and finally discuss sample integrity check (SIC). View the module.
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| Free PCSS-MAT Online Module: "Preventing Opioid Overdose with Education and Naloxone Rescue Kits." This CME presentation will help clinicians incorporate overdose prevention education and naloxone rescue kits in to their practice. The module will review the epidemiology of overdose, provide the rationale and the scope of existing overdose prevention education and naloxone rescue kit programs, describe how to educate patients about overdose risk reduction, and prescribe naloxone rescue kits. Click here to view the module.
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Attention Physicians: Please Help MSNJ Medical Student Member by Taking 5 Minute Obesity Survey
A rising second year medical student at the Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine and MSNJ medical student member has asked for MSNJ's help in getting physicians to participate in a survey that is part of her summer project for Rowan-SOM's Research Fellowship Program. The project will assess the topic of obesity management. Physicians of all specialties are encouraged to participate in the 5 minute survey.
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Member Benefits
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| NEW BENEFIT!
Prescription Blanks
MSNJ and New Jersey Dental Association (NJDA) proudly announce a joint effort to offer discounts to all of our members on prescription blanks. Participating vendors include:
POS® is a full-service print and electronic communication company that helps healthcare practices create and improve patient communication tools. POS® is your patient communication partner for everything from branded practice and patient education printed materials to patient statement processing and automated messaging services. Take advantage of our special offer available to members-
Receive 25% off NJ New RX orders.
SPECIAL MSNJ/DSNJ RATE:
- 5 PADS/500 sheets= $66.60
- 10 PADS/1000 sheets= $78.00
- 20 PADS/2000 sheets= $117.45
- 40 PADS/4000 sheets=$172.80
For higher quantities please contact POS®.
Laser RX Sheets for printers also Available!
- 1000 laser RX sheets= $156.75
- 2000 laser RX sheets= $255.00
- 4000 laser RX sheets= $453.00
 Nelson Press
Nelson Press has been a manufacturer of quality printed materials for New Jersey Business since 1900. They were recently approved to print and sell the revised New Jersey Prescription Blanks for physicians. Special member pricing includes:
- 400 - Single Prescriptions - $60.00
(Including Tax & Shipping) - 800 - Single Prescriptions - $80.00
(Including Tax & Shipping) - 1200 - Single Prescriptions - $100.00
(Including Tax & Shipping)
To access this discount, please click here.
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The Prudential Center is proud to offer MSNJ members a discount on upcoming events. The following discounts are now available.
Cirque Du Soleil: Varekai - August 27-31, 2014
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MSNJ ranked #6 in NJBIZ's Top Business & Professional Associations, based on the number of New Jersey members. View the full list.
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Hospital Reporting
As previously reported, concerns about the growth of for-profit hospitals -- and the lower financial reporting standards that they are subjected to -- prompted the Legislature to pass a bill last year that created new reporting requirements. The Governor conditionally vetoed the bill, asking the Department of Health (DOH) to study the issue instead. DOH has released its report and recommendations. The report recommends submission of the following (some of which is already submitted): audited and unaudited financial reports, "self dealing" contracts and sale-leaseback contracts, board and officer names, hospital charges (via CMS) and network coverage and out of network services. To the dismay of the bill's supporters, the report does not recommend reporting of compensation to executives or contractors or all financial information of "other entities" (owners, etc).
See more here. See the report here.
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News
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Medicaid Transitions More Coverage to MCOs
On July 1, 2014, the Department of Human Services (DHS) launched the Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) program, which drives more Medicaid services through the Managed Care Organizations (MCOs). MLTSS will effectively transition coverage for specified long term services (such as: personal care, respite, home and vehicle modifications, home delivered meals, and mental health and addiction services) from Medicaid fee for service to the MCOs. In addition, participants in the following Medicaid Waiver programs will be automatically enrolled in MLTSS through their current MCO: AIDS Community Care Alternatives Program (ACCAP); Community Resources for People with Disabilities (CRPD); Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waiver; and Global Options for Long-Term Care (GO). The DHS will provide regional provider educational sessions on MLTSS. Read more from DHS about the program. Read NJBiz's article discussing how this shift will keep more aging patients in their homes.
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| The Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey's 2013 study results shows that the patient-centered program improves patient care and lowers costs. Read more.
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Sunshine Act Update: Open Payments Registration and Review/Dispute Process Began July 14
Registering in the Open Payments system is voluntary, however, it is a mandatory process if physicians want to review and dispute the data submitted by manufacturers and group purchasing organizations (the Industry) before the data is posted to the public on September 30, 2014. Any data disputes must be filed on or before August 27, 2014, in order to be reviewed and possibly corrected by the Industry, which will be able to submit dispute corrections beginning August 28 through September 11. Please Note: Registration is a two-step process. Physicians must first register for the Enterprise Portal before registering for the Open Payments System. View MSNJ's archived webinar regarding the complicated Enterprise Portal registration process. Read more on how to prepare for the review and dispute process. View AMA's Sunshine Act resources and an AMA article on how to dispute incorrect financial data before it goes public. Read more.
Last Chance to Register for MSNJ's July 30 webinar that will provide an in depth look into: The Sunshine Act - Financial Interest Data Disclosure: Refuting Open Payments Data
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 from 12:00pm-1:00pm
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Attention Addiction Specialists: Please fill out the Survey Below to help us Improve Care
Help New Jersey Psychiatric Association's efforts to streamline prior authorizations, specifically Buprenorphine prescribing, by completing a survey for the next 10 or 15 patients for whom prior authorizations are needed. Submit to NJPA by July 31 via fax to 908-719-4747 or send to: NJPA, PO Box 428, Bedminster NJ 07921. Read NJPA's letter.
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Practice Management
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IHCAP Notice Requirement for Physician Offices
The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) recently adopted regulations requiring physician offices to post notice regarding patient rights under the Independent Health Care Appeals Program (IHCAP). MSNJ provided comments to DOBI on the proposed regulations requesting that the notice include language that clarifies that IHCAP may not apply to all patient plans. We thank DOBI for honoring our request. Note that IHCAP does not apply to most government-sponsored coverage, such as Medicare, the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, the New Jersey State Health Benefits Program and self-funded plans according to DOBI. The notice language may be downloaded from DOBI's website. The notice must be posted by August 3, 2014, include the specific content from DOBI's website, and be printed on at least 8 ˝" by 11" paper with 12-point type or larger. Physicians may choose to print it on larger paper, in order to incorporate all the information on one sheet; in this case the text must also be at least 12-point type. MSNJ created a one page sample notice, for member use. Please feel free to download, print, and post this legal sized (8 ˝" by 14") poster in your office.
We also recommend that practice's also have available, the plans that DOBI has excluded from the IHCAP appeal process. This information can be found on the DOBI website FAQ number 25 or downloaded here.
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New Prescription Blanks - Certificate of Destruction Requirement
Under the Uniform Prescription Act, physicians destroying old unused prescription blanks must notify the NJ Drug Control Unit (DCU) of the destruction by completing a certification of destruction. The certification of destruction is meant to be a provider protection that helps prevent stolen, forged, altered or counterfeited prescriptions. The witness of the destruction of the blanks must complete the form; the witness may not destroy the blanks him/herself. The DCU requires a different certification form to be submitted for each unique batch number or order month. A copy of the first and last serial numbers in the batch must also be submitted. Blanks may be destroyed by shredding, burning, pulping or pulverizing, so long as they are rendered unreadable. Questions should be addressed with the DCU at 973.504.6200 or NJPB@dca.lps.state.nj.us.
Reminder: Physicians must begin using the new prescription blanks on August 18, 2014. An updated list of approved printer vendors has been posted to the BME website. See MSNJ's member benefits section on our website for discount information.
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View July's Coding Tip of the Month for information on the use of L codes for diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue in ICD-10.
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Corporate Partners
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. - Platinum Level Partner
Contact: Brian S. Kern, Esq., Area Executive Vice President
Address: 101 JFK Parkway, Short Hills, NJ 07078-5000
Phone: 973.921.8497; Mobile: 908.642.4454
Fax: 973.921.2876
E-mail: Brian_Kern@ajg.com
Website
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co is a recognized leader in the professional liability market, and has written professional liability policies for thousands of physicians spanning New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. With a narrow focus on medical malpractice insurance, Gallagher not only works with many of the largest groups in the surrounding area, but also is able to maintain its high standards of excellence with each and every practice it represents.
Gallagher has unsurpassed access to the major medical malpractice companies in NJ, PA, and NY, and is thus able to ensure that every physician secures the best possible terms for the lowest possible price. With its dedicated involvement in many areas of healthcare, Gallagher is the resource for physicians choosing among the types of coverage, different policy terms and options, as well as the various companies. Few agencies offer the depth of insight into the practical aspect of the liability process, from historical trends, to present claim handling, to managing risk for the future.
Gallagher also works closely with organized medicine in virtually every capacity. We are a consistently strong supporter of the different state, specialty and county societies, and always at the forefront on important issues that can benefit the practice of medicine. We have been involved on many matters related to tort reform, including caps on non-economic damages, a better-defined statute of limitations, and an improved system based on fault, not based on deep pockets, and not one that encourages plaintiffs to name as many defendants as possible.
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Cintas Document Management - Bronze Level Partner
Contact: Jeff Myers
Address: 312 Adamsville Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807-2914
Phone: 908.575.7771
Fax: 908.575.7716
E-mail: myersj3@cintas.com
Website
HIPAA requires the use of "reasonable safeguards" to protect patients' health information. Cintas's shredding services provide secure, convenient, and cost-effective on-site document destruction. Cintas has the ability to service your practice daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or on an as-needed basis. Cintas will shred documents, discs, film, etc. in minutes (no need to remove staples, binders, etc.) at your doorstep and provide you with a certificate of destruction.
MSNJ members receive a discounted rate.
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Member Resource Guide
Check out the current MSNJ Member Resource Guide! Inside, you will find a complete listing of partners by service/product category, along with contact information. Also, be sure to check out the individual Corporate Partner pages on our website as some offer additional discounts to members!
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It is important to note that MSNJ does not endorse any vendor, service, or product. However, we encourage members to please consider our Corporate Partners first as the financial support received from these organizations is vital to our association. It is our hope that their investment in MSNJ will help keep your membership dues and programming affordable.
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Medical Society of New Jersey
2 Princess Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(o) 609-896-1766 e-mail:
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About the Medical Society of New Jersey:
Founded in 1766, the Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ) is the oldest professional society in the United States. MSNJ promotes the betterment of the public health and the science and the art of medicine, to enlighten public opinion in regard to the problems of medicine, and to safeguard the rights of the practitioners of medicine. The organization and its members are dedicated to a healthy New Jersey, working to ensure the sanctity of the physician-patient relationship. In representing all medical disciplines, MSNJ advocates for the rights of patients and physicians alike, for the delivery of the highest quality medical care. For more information visit our website or send us an e-mail.
"Your Partner in Practice... Your Voice in Trenton"
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2014 © Medical Society of New Jersey. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the written permission of the Medical Society of New Jersey.
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