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Medical Society of New Jersey e-Newsletter
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Attention OMNIA Tier 2 Physicians:
Physicians who have been assigned to Tier 2 by Horizon for its OMNIA plans are encouraged to take our surveys to help us assess the impact of these plans.
- Tell us about the impact OMNIA has had on your practice.
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Tell us about the impact of OMNIA on continuity of care and the physician-patient relationship.
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NJHA CME Activity: Perspectives on Emerging Viral Threats: Moving Forward From Ebola
Monday, May 23, 2016 from 7:00am to 3:00pm at Hyatt Regency Princeton
More information and registration.
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Webinar: Little Bite, Big Disease: Recognizing and Managing Tickborne Illnesses
Tuesday, May 23, 2016 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Join the webinar.
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AudioEducator Live Audio Conference with Tom Force, Esq.: The Nuts and Bolts of Being an Out-of-Network Medical Practice in the 21st Century
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 1:00pm
More information and registration.
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Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care Presents: Wellness 360°: Lifestyle Interventions for Blending Physical & Behavioral Health
Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 8:00am to 4:30pm
Crowne Plaza Edison
More information.
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NJMGMA PMC 2016 Conference
June 1-3, 2016
Tropicana, Atlantic City
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Do No Harm: A Prescription Drug Abuse Symposium - Keeping it Legal and Safe in the Medical Community
June 10, 2016
8:30am to 12:30pm
Hoboken University Medical Center
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Nicky Green Memorial 5K Run & Family Fun Walk
Saturday, June 11, 2016 at RVRHS Athletic Complex, Eastampton, NJ
More information.
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NJHA Seminar: Managing the Complexity of Veteran Health: Serving Those Who Have Served
June 13, 2016 from 9:00am to 1:00pm
NJHA Conference Center
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Register Now! MSNJ's 250th Anniversary Celebration and Inaugural Gala honoring Dr. Joseph Costabile
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Corporate Partners
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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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News
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Our 3rd Annual Physicians' Advocacy Conference was a success!Last Friday, MSNJ hosted our 3rd Annual Physicians' Advocacy Conference. It would not have been possible without our Diamond Sponsor, Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Eastern Regional Medical Center, and all of our 2016 exhibitors! Thank you for all of your support!
 The Honorable Stephen M. Sweeney, President of the New Jersey Senate, kicked off this year's Advocacy Conference with a Keynote Address.  Steven M. Goldman, Esq., Partner at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP, and past commissioner of the NJ Department of Banking & Insurance discussed how payers are cost profiling physicians, the risk of misclassification and what it means for practices.
Check out the photos from the event!
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Election Results
Congratulation to Dr. Joseph Costabile, MSNJ's 224th President, and our newly elected members to our Board, AMA Delegation, Judicial Council or Committees.
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MSNJ President's Priorities for 2016-2017  Joseph P. Costabile, MD, was installed as MSNJ's 224th president on May 14. He is the first child of a past president to ascend to the position. He is a general and vascular surgeon and fellow of the American College of Surgeons. As a Captain in the U.S. Naval Reserves Medical Corps Dr. Costabile deployed to the Middle East twice in support of troops in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He continues to serve as Captain in the 4th Medical Battalion under the 4th Marine Logistics Group.
Dr. Costabile's priorities will be:
- Recruiting members;
- Continuing advocacy on behalf of the profession; and
- Taking care of veterans.
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House of Delegates Resolutions
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OMNIA Litigation Update
The Association of New Jersey Chiropractors has sought permission from the appellate division to file an amicus brief in the matter brought by Tier 2 hospitals against the New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance (DOBI). Both Horizon and DOBI objected to the request. The appellate division previously granted permission for MSNJ to file an amicus brief over the objections of Horizon and DOBI. The case is set for a hearing next week.
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Physician Alert! Medicare's Proposed Payment Rule
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) changes the way Medicare rewards clinicians for providing quality care by streamlining multiple quality programs into a new Quality Payment Program tied to Part B Fee-For-Service payments. With the implementation of MACRA and the replacement of the Sustainable Growth Rate, Medicare will pay clinicians participating in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System or Advanced Alternative Payment Models of the Quality Payment Program beginning in 2019. Read CMS's guidance for small practices.
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President Obama in NJ
President Obama stated in his commencement speech at the Rutgers graduation last week: "You know, it's interesting that if we get sick, we actually want to make sure the doctors have gone to medical school, they know what they're talking about." Read the full text.
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Drug Abuse
MSNJ was invited to a closed event at Jersey Shore University Medical Center this week to hear an update on the State's drug abuse reduction efforts. MSNJ continues to urge members to use the Prescription Monitoring Program, and other tools like patient agreements and urine screenings. See coverage of the event. See information on our website.
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Chronic Kidney Disease: Free Online CME Activity and Companion Patient Education
Phosphate binders are a primary means of controlling serum phosphorus, which is associated with a variety of CKD-related disorders, including systemic mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD). The range of available phosphate binders has expanded significantly in recent years with the introduction of novel therapies that have added benefits in terms of efficacy and safety. Indeed, calcium-based phosphate binders and non-calcium-containing phosphate binders have important differential effects on vascular and bone health, as well as on the potential mortality of patients with CKD. It is important that clinicians who manage patients with CKD be aware of the appropriate use of these agents in order to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Physician module:
- Patient module:
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Practice Management
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Medicare Opt-Out Reminder
CMS recently updated its manual language to reflect changes in the Medicare opt-out procedures, due to MACRA. Physicians who have opted-out are reminded that:
- If your opt-out affidavit was signed BEFORE June 16, 2015: Your opt-out status will expire 2 years after the effective date. If you wish to remain opted-out, a renewal affidavit must be filed within 30 days of the expiration of the current opt-out period.
- If your opt-out affidavit was signed AFTER June 16, 2015: Your opt-out status will automatically renew every two years. If you no longer wish to be opted-out, you will need to cancel the renewal at least 30 days prior to the start of the next opt-out period.
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HATA Survey on Electronic Eligibility
The Healthcare Administrative Technology Association invites you to participate in a short survey to provide critical information regarding the major pain points that still exist with electronic eligibility. Your feedback will be used to develop recommendations that will be presented to industry decision makers with one representative voice and a collective strength that will encourage outcomes allowing you to continue delivering the best patient care. Take the survey through Tuesday, May 31. Thank you for your time and collaboration on this important initiative!
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Medical Society of New Jersey
2 Princess Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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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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