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Medical Society of New Jersey e-Newsletter
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| Healthcare Finance will host a live interactive webinar on Bringing Payment Clarity to the Patient Financial Experience on Friday, August 21 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Learn how to create a team to facilitate improved balance after insurance collections; and design a patient collections program utilizing technology, trained staff, and simple tools to collect patient balances earlier and more often in the revenue cycle. Register online and also receive an on-demand version.
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| The AMA will host a webinar on The Veterans Choice Program on August 26 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. This webinar will explain how non-VA providers can sign-up to deliver care through the Veterans Choice Program, a new program that was established by Congress as a stop-gap measure that gives the VA time to implement delivery reforms and to address workforce shortages. Participants will understand the conditions of participation for non-VA providers and learn how to troubleshoot claims processing issues and payment delays. The webinar will also dispel common misconceptions about the Choice Program and the presenters will conclude with an assessment of ongoing policy challenges. Register online.
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CMS National Provider Call - Countdown to ICD-10
Thursday, August 27 from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Listen to coding guidance and tips along with updates from CMS.
Register online.
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MGMA Webinar: ICD-10 FINAL COUNTDOWN: READY OR NOT, HERE IT COMES
September 8 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Learn tips on what to cram for and who should cram before October 1, 2015, how to manage ICD-9 and ICD-10 claim coding simultaneously, and anticipated pitfalls to be prepared for once October 1, 2015 arrives. Register online.
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Certified Medical Examiner Training
September 19 from 8:30am to 4:00pm at The New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians
and Surgeons conference center. More information.
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CTCA Forum and Tour: An Introduction to Cancer Diagnostic and Treatment for Primary Care Physicians
September 19 from 8:00am to 1:30pm
1331 E. Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Cancer Treatment Centers of America has spent the last few years gathering feedback from physicians just like you and we heard that you wanted more information about oncology care in your own practice. This fall, CTCA Philadelphia invites you to learn from a variety of oncology experts on cancer care from screening to diagnosis and how to improve outcomes in patients living with cancer.
For more Information and to register visit, www.ctcaforumcme.org
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2014 PQRS quality measures will be publicly reported on the Physician Compare website later this year. CMS will host a series of one-hour webinars explaining the reporting and the Physician Compare website. The webinars will be offered multiple times with the same information. The following dates are available:
- Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 1:00 pm ET/ 10:00 am PT
- Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 4:00 pm ET/ 1:00 pm PT
- Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 11:00 am ET/8:00 am PT
Register for a session.
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Novitas Solutions will host their 2015 Medicare Symposium in our area on the following dates:
- November 10, 2015 - East Windsor, NJ
More information.
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LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN! 1 Year Away Until MSNJ's 250th Anniversary!
Save the date for the Inaugural Gala where we will celebrate our 250 year anniversary!
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ICD-10 Deadline is only 41 days away!
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| Reminder: The next Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 6:30pm.
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News
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| Ruling on Methadone Treatment of Pregnant Women Affirmed
MSNJ filed an amicus brief in a NJ Supreme Court case supporting the ultimate ruling that methadone treatment of a pregnant women did not constitute child abuse and neglect by the mother. The high court left the door open for a finding on remand that the mother may have committed child abuse and neglect by delaying methadone treatment. In July, the high court ruled that the judgment of the trial court finding abuse and neglect would be vacated, ending the case.
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Two-Midnight Rule Update CMS has announced that it will delay enforcement of the two-midnight rule through the end of the year. On January 1, 2016 Quality Improvement Organizations and Recovery Auditors will begin to conduct reviews of hospital patient status using the final Outpatient Prospective Payment System rule expected to be finalized in November. Fact-sheet.
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Increase in Healthcare Spending related to ACA Coverage Expansion Following several years of slow growth, a Robert Wood Johnson policy brief concludes that the recent increase in healthcare spending of approximately 5.6% in 2014 is a return to more typical levels of growth and related to ACA coverage expansion.
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State releases annual HMO report. This report shows health statistics through carrier claims. Read the report.
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Legislative Update
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Cardiac Training Module
Pursuant to a new law, any physician performing a youth physical (not just sports physicals) must complete this cardiac health continuing education module (just once). Those who perform athlete physicals should check the box at the bottom of the Department of Education form, indicating that the module has been completed. All physicians performing youth and athletic physicals should keep a copy of the certification of completion on file.
Read a bulletin regarding the law. Of note, physicians do NOT need to provide Certificates of Completion to schools. Access the module. Read the law.
While MSNJ opposed this law, this information aims to help physicians comply.
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As the summer ends, MSNJ thanks Sean Dikdan, our summer fellow, for his service. Sean will receive his MPH from the Rutgers School of Public Health in 2016 and his MD from the New Jersey Medical School in 2017. Sean is the second fellow we hosted through the Health Policy Fellowship Initiative. He was a great asset to us during his time here and we wish him the best!
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NJ Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP)
The Governor has signed legislation that will improve the PMP, but also create a mandate for physicians to check the database. MSNJ urges physicians to learn about this new law. View our guidelines.
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Practice Management
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New ICD-10 Clinical Concepts Guides
CMS has developed new ICD-10 Clinical Concepts Guides for the following specialties:
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Ready Set Code! ICD-10 Webinar Workshops
The compliance date for implementation of ICD-10 is October 1, 2015. Will you be ready? MSNJ and the New Jersey Hospital Association will host a series of specialty specific webinar workshops on ICD-10. These hands-on coding workshops will help you master ICD-10-CM and the documentation requirements associated with coding for your specialty-specific practice. Participants will gain an understanding of the code format and structure of ICD-10 and the ability to successfully assign diagnosis codes using ICD-10. Choose one workshop that best describes your practice. Each 2-hour Specialty Workshop will be repeated on two different dates/times for your convenience. All workshops are approved for 2 AAPC CEUs. More information and registration.
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Limiting the Scope of Review on Redeterminations and Reconsiderations of Certain Claims
Read CMS' Special Edition article informing providers of the clarification CMS has given to the MACs and Qualified Independent Contractors (QICs) regarding the scope of review for redeterminations. |
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Anesthesia: Manage Your Anesthesia ICD-10 Coding for Broken Bones With 2 Precise Steps
By:SuperCoder.com
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Professional Liability Insurance:
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. - Silver Level Partner
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Legal Services:
Parker McCay, PA - Bronze Level Partner
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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!
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
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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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