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Medical Society of New Jersey e-Newsletter
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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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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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PCSS-O Webinar: Draft CDC Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for Chronic Pain
September 16, 2015 from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
During the webinar, CDC experts will walk through the guideline development process and the 12 top-line prescribing recommendations.
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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New Jersey Celebrates Recovery, organized by the Help Not Handcuffs Campaign, aims to bring statewide awareness about substance use, recovery, propose solutions, discuss obstacles and offer resources for recovery. Join them as New Jersey Celebrates Recovery at the iconic Paramount Theatre on the Asbury Park Boardwalk on Sunday, September 20th. More information.
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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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The Surgery Center Coalition will host their third Annual "Day of Compliance for ASCs" on Thursday, September 24, 2015 from 8:15am to 4:15pm at The Palace at Somerset Park. Click here for more information and registration.
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Omnia Education will host a free Women's Health Annual Visit® CME activity on October 30 from 7:15am to 3:30pm at the Hyatt at The Bellevue.
This full day CME activity focuses on disease prevention, treatment, and overall patient wellness throughout a woman's life span. Their faculty is comprised of experts who will address contemporary and controversial topics facing female patients and their health care providers. More information and registration.
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The New Jersey Society ofInterventional Pain Physicians will host their 2015 Pain Medicine Symposium on November 6-8, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency on the Hudson in Jersey City, New Jersey. More information and registration.
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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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| Read Personal Wealth Strategies' information on Life Insurance.
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Renew your dues ONLINE by October 15, 2015 and receive a 5% discount on your state dues!
When prompted enter discount code msnj5, then click "update price."
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Read an op-ed penned by MSNJ CEO Larry Downs published by Forbes on "What's Next After King v. Burwell"
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LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN! Less Than 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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| Reminder: The next Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 6:30pm.
As ICD-10 is approaching quickly, Horizon NJ Health is working closely with providers to facilitate a smooth transition from ICD9 to ICD10. Effective 10/1/15, submission of ICD-10 codes is mandatory. Horizon NJ will provide an overview of ICD-10 and its impact on the provider community.
Sandra Walters Muschett - Senior Manager, Physician Contracting & Servicing.
Her responsibilities include development and management of the professional providers. This includes, recruitment, contracting and servicing activities for the physician network.
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ICD-10 Deadline is only 27 days away!
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Legislative Update
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Drug Abuse
Please read a notice from the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs regarding the new NJPMP law. Please note the instructions for access to your NJPMP account, including instructions on entering a unique email address. Read MSNJ's guidance.
Please find an informational notice for prescribers about electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) and the steps a prescriber needs to take in order to begin utilizing EPCS (and potentially other vendors).
Also on e-prescribing, AMA sent a letter to the DEA last month asking for improvements in electronic prescribing for controlled substances. Read the letter. MSNJ supports these e-prescribing improvement efforts.
The 9th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, September 26, 2015. We urge you to participate and ask your patients to participate. Read more.
MSNJ commemorated the 2015 International Overdose Awareness Day. Read CEO Larry Downs's op-ed
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Out of Network Legislation
MSNJ continues to fight against legislation that would unfairly reduce physician payments and contract negotiation footing. MSNJ is part of a coalition of providers who favor disclosure and transparency from providers and payers, but oppose fee schedules and mandatory arbitration. MSNJ continues to advocate for a non-binding dispute resolution process. See recent press coverage.
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State Board Vacancy
The Motor Vehicle Commission is looking to fill vacancies for physicians who serve on its Medical Review Unit. They seek physicians in the following specialties: cardiology, gerontology, endocrinology and psychiatry. The Medical Review Unit is responsible for identifying high-risk drivers and taking appropriate administrative action when medical or physical conditions may compromise a driver's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. More information.
If interested in serving on the board, please contact Mishael Azam at mazam@msnj.org or 609-896-1766 ext. 207.
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Federal Government Claims that NJ Medicaid Incorrectly Paid for Personal Health Services
The Office of Inspector General has issued a report claiming that between August 2008 and December 2011 the New Jersey Medicaid program paid $32 million from federal funds for home health services that were not allowable. The total federal share for personal health services was $393 million. The federal government is seeking a $32 million refund. Read more.
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| Public Health
Read CDC's guidance on what you should know for the 2015-2016 influenza season.
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Practice Management
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PQRS Data Errors
CMS announced that multiple errors were found in the 2014 PQRS data submitted by vendors on behalf of physicians and group practices that reported via EHR and Qualified Clinical Data Registries (QCDR). Physicians who participated and reported in 2014 PQRS through claims and clinical registries are not affected. Due to the errors, EHR and QCDR data is inconsistent and cannot be used to calculate quality performance for the 2016 value modifier. PQRS performance information also cannot be included on Physician Compare. There is no impact for PQRS and EHR Incentive Programs because physicians are judged on whether they can successfully report rather than performance.
For the value modifier, CMS will not be able to accurately calculate the PQRS portion of the Quality Composite Score. The score will then be based only on the claims-based outcomes measures and Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Survey, if applicable.
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2014 PQRS Star Rating to Be Publicly Reported
In late 2015, CMS will publicly display a subset of individual 2014 PQRS measures through star ratings on physicians' individual profile pages. CMS will report information through star ratings only on physicians and group practices that were successful with 2014 PQRS. A review period will be available before the information goes live to flag problematic information. The preview period will last 30 days and is expected to start October 5. Review a preview report, through the PQRS Portal. Be sure to have an EIDM account.
CMS will host three one-hour webinars where physicians can ask questions about public reporting on Physician Compare and the 2014 quality measure preview period. Register.
The following dates are available:
- 1 p.m. Eastern time September 22
- 4 p.m. Eastern time September 23
- 11 a.m. Eastern time September 24
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Medicare Enrollment Fact Sheet Updated
CMS has updated their fact sheet on Medicare Enrollment for Physicians and Other Part B Suppliers. This fact sheet provides Medicare enrollment information and how to ensure that physicians and other Part B suppliers are qualified and eligible to enroll in the Medicare Program. It includes information on how to enroll in the Medicare Program, how to report changes, and a list of resources.
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Final End-to-End Testing Week Results
CMS conducted their third and final ICD-10 end-to-end testing week with all MACs on July 20 through July 24, 2015. According to CMS, this testing week demonstrated that CMS systems are ready to accept and process ICD-10 claims. Approximately 1,200 providers and billing companies participated with over 29,000 test claims submitted. View the results. Even though this was the final testing week, providers are encouraged to participate in acknowledgement testing, which can be completed at any time prior to October 1, 2015.
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ICD-10 Resources
Make sure your practice is prepared for ICD-10 by following CMS' ABCs of ICD-10:
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Novitas Releases Articles to Help You to "Increase Your Bottom Line"
Novitas Solutions has started to roll out a series of "Increasing Your Bottom Line" articles geared specifically to help Medicare Part B providers submit Medicare Part B claims accurately the first time. The next article, "Increasing Your Bottom Line: Using Modifier 25 to Indicate a Separately Identifiable E&M Service on the Same Date as Another Procedure" is now available.
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| Check out First Healthcare Compliance's blog on Complying with Stark Law: Can you bill Medicare when treating your family members?
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EHR:
Aprima Medical Software, Inc. - Bronze Level Partner
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Health Insurance:
QualCare, Inc. - Platinum 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
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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