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Medical Society of New Jersey e-Newsletter
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Insurance Review for MSNJ Members
As a free service to our members, we provide a comprehensive insurance review helping to get the best terms available. More information. |
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New Jersey Prescription Savings Card
In New Jersey 15% of residents currently do not have any form of prescription drug coverage. With use of the New Jersey Drug Card, you can save on all of your out-of-pocket costs for prescription medications. Residents can also use the New Jersey Drug Card to save up to 75% if you have a high deductible plan, take a medication not covered by insurance or have no prescription coverage. Just log onto www.NewJerseyDrugCard.com to print your free card.
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MSNJ Webinar: Hospital & Group Relationships: Before, During and After
September 20, 2016 at 7:00pm
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MSNJ Webinar: The New Medicare Overpayment Regulations
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September free CME events in our area :
Cancer Care - Friday, September 9th:
Opioids - Saturday, September 17th: See details.
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Capehart Scatchard's "Hot Topics in Healthcare Law" 2016 Breakfast Series: Jump-Start Your HIPAA Compliance
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Transformation Day: Hear the latest update directly from CMS on MACRA and MIPS
September 28, 2016 from 9:00am to 3:00pm
Hilton Newark Penn Station
More information and registration.
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PCSS-MAT Module: Methadone: Its Role in Opioid Addiction Treatment vs. Pain Management
Access module.
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PCSS-MAT Online Module: Prescribing Naloxone to Patients for Overdose Reversal
Access the module.
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Legal:
Brach Eichler, LLC - Bronze Level Partner
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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ATTENTION PHYSICIANS:
Renew your dues ONLINE by October 15, 2016 and receive a 5% discount on your STATE dues!*
When prompted enter discount code msnj5, then click "update price." Discount is applied to state dues only.
*Applies to physicians dues only.
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Drug Abuse
Wednesday was International Overdose Awareness Day. As a reminder, please visit www.TurnTheTideRx.org/join to join the US Surgeon General to fight opioid addiction.
We remind you to use the Prescription Monitoring Program. See PMP information and more resources at msnj.org/drugabuse. As a part of the push to reduce opioid prescriptions, insurers are now notifying some doctors about their drug-dispensing habits. Read more.
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The Physicians Foundation Releases New Book Documenting Link between Poverty and High Healthcare Costs
The Physicians Foundation announced the release of "Poverty and the Myths of Health Care Reform," a thought-provoking and data-rich book documenting the impact of social determinants on healthcare costs. Authored by the late Richard (Buz) Cooper, MD, the book, now available, is published by Johns Hopkins University Press. Read more.
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Legislative Update
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Mental Health/Suicide Prevention Resources
The Governor just signed the "Madison Holleran Suicide Prevention Act," which requires institutions of higher education to have individuals who focus on reducing student suicides and attempted suicides available 24 hours a day. We hope this will help with prevention, diagnosis and treatment. See resources and events on suicide prevention below.
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New Jersey Medicaid
Governor Christie boasts New Jersey Medicaid expansion success under Obamacare. Read more.
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Out of Network/OMNIA
MSNJ continues to fight legislation that would erode provisions of physician contracts and payments from insurers. Read a recent article on Horizon's efforts regarding the legislation.
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News
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MSNJ Board of Trustees meeting is on Thursday, September 15th in our 2nd floor Conference Room. Please register online or let Sue Hoisington know, if you plan to attend.
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Read First Healthcare Compliance's infographic that highlights significant Fair Labor Standards Act Overtime Changes. These rules become effective on December 1 and may apply to personnel in your practices.
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AAP Policy Statement on Treating Opioid Use Disorder
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a policy statement urging primary care providers to treat their adolescent and young adult patients who have opioid use disorder with FDA-approved medication assisted treatment. The AAP recommended:
- increasing resources for medication-assisted treatment within primary care and access to developmentally appropriate substance use disorder counseling in community settings;
- offering medication assisted treatment to their patients; and
- conducting more research that focuses on developmentally appropriate treatment of opioid use disorder.
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New Jersey Made Incorrect Medicaid EHR Incentive Payments
New Jersey made incorrect Medicaid EHR Incentive Payments to 15 hospitals totaling $2.5 million. Read more.
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Public Health
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The New Jersey Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services will host two events during National Suicide Prevention Week: September 5 - 11, 2016
Taking Steps to Prevent Suicide
September 8, 2016 from 9:30am to 10:30am
From Capital Green to the State House
A National Suicide Prevention Week Event: Connect, Communicate, Care
September 8, 2016 from 2:00pm to 4:30pm
New Jersey Forensic Science Technology Center
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Practice Management
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CMS Updates Guidance on ICD-10 First Year Flexibilities-Getting Ready for Flexibilities to End
The first year ICD-10 flexibilities allowed by CMS will come to an end on October 1, 2016. Below is an updated CMS FAQ to assist with this transition.
Question 26: How do I get ready for the end of flexibilities?
Answer 26: Avoid unspecified ICD-10 codes whenever documentation supports a more detailed code. Check the coding on each claim to make sure that it aligns with the clinical documentation. A complete list of the 2016 ICD-10-CM valid codes and code titles is posted on the CMS website. The codes are listed in tabular order to reflect the ICD-10-CM code book. 9 Also available is 2017 ICD-10-CM, the updated diagnosis code set for services provided on or after October 1, 2016. Remember that many major insurers did not offer coding flexibility, so many providers are already using specific codes. Please refer to the appropriate coding guidelines. A recent survey found that providers made the switch from ICD-9 to ICD-10 with essentially no adverse effects on coding accuracy.
Read more in CMS' updated "Clarifying Questions and Answers Related to the July 6, 2015, CMS/AMA Joint Announcement and Guidance Regarding ICD-10 Flexibilities."
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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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