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Medical Society of New Jersey e-Newsletter
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Register Now! MSNJ's 250th Anniversary Celebration and Inaugural Gala honoring Dr. Joseph Costabile
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Chronic Kidney Disease: Free Online CME Activity and Companion Patient Education
- Physician module:
- Patient module:
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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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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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Corporate Partners
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Liability Insurance:
Princeton Insurance - Gold Level Partner
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News
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A Message from the CEO:
The Physicians Foundation is still taking responses for its fourth national survey, one of the largest physician surveys ever undertaken in the United States. MSNJ encourages all physicians to take this 10-12 minute survey that will allow physicians to share their thoughts on health reform, electronic medical records, new methods of physician reimbursement, ICD-10, and a variety of other topics. Participants will be entered to win one of five $500 Amazon gift cards and one $5,000 Amazon gift card. A full copy of the final survey report will be emailed to all physicians who participate. Please take this survey!
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OMNIA Litigation Update
The appellate division denied the motion of the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors for permission to file an amicus brief in the law suit brought by Tier 2 hospitals against the New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance. The court previously granted MSNJ's motion to file an amicus brief. The case was heard on May 25. We await a decision.
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ADA Compliance Webinar: Providing Interpreters for Hearing-Impaired Patients
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Speaker: Beth Christian, Esq., Shareholder, Giordano Halleran & Ciesla, PC
Join MSNJ for a presentation regarding the requirements for physician practices to provide interpreters to hearing-impaired patients under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
More information.
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Practice Management
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OCR Clarification of Permissible Fees for Copies of PHI
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) provided clarification about the amount that an individual may be charged for a copy of their protected health information (PHI) in a new FAQ. The FAQ specifically clarifies that $6.50 is not the maximum amount that can be charged for all individual requests for a copy of PHI under the right of access. Entities may choose the fee calculation method that is most appropriate for their circumstances, within the boundaries of what is permissible under the Privacy Rule. More information.
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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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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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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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