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Medical Society of New Jersey e-Newsletter
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ESF Camps is offering MSNJ members a discount on Summer Camps. Access discount.
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Free Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) CME Opportunities:
2015-2016 Influenza Activity and Clinical Recommendations
Tuesday, February 16 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
High Burden, Great Opportunity: Preventing Heart Attacks and Strokes
Tuesday, February 23 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Workshop: Research Priorities to Inform Public Health and Medical Practice for Domestic Zika Virus
February 16, 2016 at 8:30am at the National Academy of Sciences building in Washington D.C.
Plenary sessions and discussions will be available via live video webcast.
More information and registration.
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HealthStream Webinar: Quality and the Revenue Cycle - Where are we now?
February 16, 2016 at 12:30pm
More information.
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Physician Entrepreneurship: Transform the Future of Health Care
March 1, 2016 at 7:00pm
Impact Hub NYC, 394 Broadway, New York, NY
More information.
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New Jersey Health Care Stakeholders Summit
Thursday, April 21, 2016
New Jersey Hospital Association Conference Center
More information.
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Save the Date! MSNJ's 2016 Advocacy Conference and House of Delegates Meeting
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Save the Date! MSNJ's 250th Anniversary Celebration and Inaugural Gala honoring Dr. Joseph Costabile
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Corporate Partners
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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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Attention OMNIA Tier 2 Physicians:
If you have been assigned to Tier 2 by Horizon, please take this survey to help us assess the impact.
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News
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Congratulations to MSNJ Nominating Committee Candidates
The MSNJ Nominating Committee chaired by Dr. Paul Carniol met on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Congratulation to all the candidates and thanks to all participants. Your support is the key to our success!! |
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Congratulations to Human Services Staff
MSNJ congratulates Valerie Harr who has been promoted to Assistant Commissioner of the NJ Department of Human Services and Meghan Davey who will take over the position of Director of Medicaid. We also congratulate Roxanne Kennedy on her position as the Director for Behavioral Health & Managed Health Care Services. We look forward to working with them in their new positions.
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Administrative Law Judge Rules in Favor of OCR Enforcement, Requiring Lincare, Inc. to Pay Monetary Penalties
A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administrative Law Judge has ruled that Lincare, Inc. violated the HIPAA Privacy Rule and is required to pay $239,800 in civil money penalties imposed by the Office of the Civil Rights (OCR). The investigation began after an individual complained that a Lincare employee left behind documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of 278 patients after moving residences. Read more. |
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End of Life: Consider the Conversation 2
Consider the Conversation 2: Stories about Cure, Relief, and Comfort is now available for purchase. Read more. |
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2016 NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes Awards - Nominations Open until Friday, March 25, 2016
See nomination details and rules. |
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De Groote Award Nominations
MSNJ is accepting nominations for the De Groote Award which will be conferred at the MSNJ Inaugural Gala of the 224rd President, Joseph Costabile, MD on July 23, 2016. The De Groote Award was established by resolution to honor the selfless work of Dr. Robert De Groote in service to the medical profession. The De Groote Award will be given to the individual whose selfless and idealistic work benefits humankind and not him or herself.
Nominations should be made by submitting a brief narrative to info@msnj.org by close of business on Friday, April 15, 2016. |
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Lifetime Achievement Award
MSNJ is accepting nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be presented at the Inaugural Gala of the 224th President, Dr. Joseph Costabile on July 23, 2016. Submit a short paragraph to info@msnj.org describing their commitment to the Medical Society. |
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Top Doctors 2016: Make Your Voice Heard in New Jersey Monthly by Tuesday, March 1
New Jersey Monthly's annual survey of physicians is underway. This is the only survey that is mailed to all doctors in active practice in New Jersey rather than relying on the opinions of a smaller group of doctors or a national poll. MSNJ encourages all members to participate. Vote online by Tuesday, March 1. You will be asked to enter your medical license number before entering the site to vote. The results will be published in the November issue of New Jersey Monthly and is searchable throughout the year at www.njmonthly.com.
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Legislative Update
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CMS Hears NJ Physicians Concerns Over EHR Compliance Mandates
MSNJ joined AMA to ask CMS to soften meaningful use requirements and deadlines. We urge all physicians to apply for the federal Meaningful Use hardship waiver. See details.
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Summary of Laws Enacted in 2015
MSNJ has prepared a summary of new laws affecting physicians and their patients. Please contact us with any questions.
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Public Health
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Zika Virus
Check out new resources on the Zika Virus:
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Lead Poisoning
Read NJ.com's article on "Why are lead levels in children so high in 2 NJ Counties?" |
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Practice Management
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CMS Extends Deadline for 2015 PQRS EHR Submission - March 11
CMS has extended the deadline to submit 2015 EHR data via QRDA to March 11, 2016. An Enterprise Identity Management (EIDM) account with the "Submitter Role" is required for these PQRS data submission methods. Read the EIDM System Toolkit for additional information.
A complete list of 2015 data submission timeframes is below:
- EHR Direct or Data Submission Vendor (QRDA I or III) - 1/1/16 - 3/11/16
- Qualified Clinical Data Registries (QRDA III) - 1/1/16 - 3/11/16
- Group Practice Reporting Option (GPRO) Web Interface - 1/18/16 - 3/11/16
- Qualified Registries (Registry XML) - 1/1/16 - 3/31/16
- QCDRs (QCDR XML) - 1/1/16 - 3/31/16
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PQRSwizardŽ Benefit: Deadline Extended
Through a partnership with PQRSwizardŽ, MSNJ has made it easy for your practice to participate. PQRSwizard, like Turbo-Tax™ for PQRS reporting, will help guide you step-by-step to simplify the CMS PQRS reporting process. Visit www.msnj.org/benefits to access the preferred MSNJ price of $225 per provider (Regular Fee is $299). The deadline for 2015 reporting through PQRSwizard, using the MSNJ discount, is now March 18, 2016.
Attend PQRSwizard's live webcast presentations:
- PQRSwizard Live Demo
- Wrapping Up Your 2015 PQRS Submissions - What you need to know in the final hours
- PQRSwizard Live Demo - Individual provider reporting through Individual measures and Measures Groups
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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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