http://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society helps you run the business side of medicine with reimbursement and coding updates, practice tips, and other resources for physicians and practice managers and administrators.Copyright 2008en-usWed, 27 Aug 2008 21:59:40 GMT1http://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/eHealth.aspxGet information on health information technology (HIT) from the Pennsylvania Medical Society.Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:09:01 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/eHealth/Technologyregulations.aspxExceptions and safe harbors to federal fraud and abuse laws allow physicians to receive donations of certain electronic health records and electronic prescribing technologies and services. Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:13:49 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/eHealth/MedicareePrescribing_1.aspxThe Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 would provide incentives to physicians who prescribe electronically for Medicare patients.Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:29:28 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/eHealth/PRHI.aspxThe Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative has been selected to participate in a Medicare demonstration project that will pay physicians who use electronic health records (EHR). Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:08:49 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/eHealth/FundingHelp.aspxFunding to help acquire health information technology is now available to physicians in central and western Pennsylvania.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:40:35 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/eHealth/eHealthGuide.aspxThis guide to the components of eHealth includes definitions and acronyms.Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:11:44 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/eHealth/ROI.aspxGet links to various discussions on the return on investment of an EMR system.Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:25:37 GMThttp://www.centerforhit.orgThe American Academy of Family Physicians' Center for Health Information Technology offers a wide range of information about the selection and implementation of an EMR or ePrescribing system.Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:33:42 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/eHealth/EMRcost.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society is exploring plans to use the increased bargaining power of a group of small medical practices to negotiate lower rates for EMR software.Fri, 23 May 2008 14:56:27 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/eHealth/Connect.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society's broadband project to help obtain lower cost, high speed, broadband Internet access in physician's practices and homes.Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:10:11 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/FrontLineMembership.aspxA few medical practices stand on the front line of the medical profession in Pennsylvania-they've made a commitment to 100 percent membership in the Pennsylvania Medical Society.Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:28:21 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/PracticeManagerMembership.aspxBeing in-the-know by having access to all areas of the State Society's website is just one of many practice manager membership benefits.Tue, 04 Sep 2007 11:19:31 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society is a trusted source for information and advice on all matters related to health insurers.Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:40:42 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Ario.aspxThe state Senate on July 3, 2008, unanimously confirmed Joel Ario as insurance commissioner.Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:40:25 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Nondiscrimination.aspxCapital BlueCross is requiring providers that participate with its Medicare Advantage plans to confirm that they have a nondiscrimination policy in place. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:12:40 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/FundingHelp.aspxFunding to help acquire health information technology is now available to physicians in central and western Pennsylvania.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:40:35 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Cignareimbursement.aspxCigna has joined a growing movement to stop reimbursing hospitals for preventable serious complications. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:17:44 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Highmarksettlement_1.aspxGet a brief overview of several important deadlines that are approaching for physician action in three recent settlements of class action lawsuits against Blues plans. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:38:33 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Conciergecare.aspxPhysicians who practice concierge care may run the risk of being dropped by health insurers, including United Healthcare and Cigna.Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:36:58 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/PFFSmedicalrecords.aspxPractices that have signed contracts with Medicare Advantage private-fee-for-service plans or that have treated a PFFS beneficiary may have to give the plans access to medical records.Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:07:36 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Sedationpolicy.aspxTwo health insurers have postponed policies that would have stopped covering the cost of anesthesiologists for most colonoscopies.Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:29:56 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Onlineconsultations.aspxThe insurers will reimburse for online consultations for physicians who subscribe to the RelayHealth web service.Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:44:45 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Unitedwebcasts.aspxLearn about United's website and online tools during their weekly webcasts.Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:30:39 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/Calculator.aspxHighmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield's online calculator can estimate a patient's financial responsibility at the time of service. Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:54:16 GMThttp://www.pacode.com/secure/data/034/chapter127/chap127toc.htmlRegulations implementing the Workers' Compensation Act relating to payments for medical treatment by insurers or self-insured employers and the review of medical treatment of employees with work-related injuries and illnesses.Thu, 04 Oct 2007 10:21:58 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/MultipleSurgery.aspxHighmark has routinely reimbursed physicians for multiple surgical procedures in a downward stepping stone method. Here's a synopsis of their reimbursement guidelines.Fri, 17 Aug 2007 08:48:04 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/PayerContact.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society has gathered key contact information for the major third-party payers in Pennsylvania including Web links, phone numbers, and medical directors. Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:24:12 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/Insurance/P4PWebinar.aspxAn overview of Access Plus and P4P programs in generalFri, 02 Nov 2007 11:58:31 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/HIPAA.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society provides physicians, practice managers, and others impacted by HIPAA with the latest news and resources to help you understand and implement the various components of HIPAA. Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:37:26 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/HIPAA/CodeStandards.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society provides information on HIPAA's Transactions and Code Sets Standards, which will propel the healthcare industry into an expanded use of electronic transactions. Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:16:03 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/HIPAA/Identifier.aspxInformation from the Pennsylvania Medical Society on HIPAA's identifier standards for provider and employer identifiers.Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:21:02 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/HIPAA/Privacy.aspxInformation from the Pennsylvania Medical Society on HIPAA's privacy rule.Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:18:34 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/HIPAA/Security.aspxInformation from the Pennsylvania Medical Society on HIPAA's security rule.Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:22:14 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/HIPAA/HIPAAproblems.aspxThe AMA's "click and complain" forms allow physicians to anonymously register complaints about health plans and other insurers.Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:17:20 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/HIPAA/HIPAAglossary.aspxThis glossary identifies some of the most common HIPAA terms.Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:48:06 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/HIPAA/HIPAAlinks.aspxFind links to other valuable HIPAA resources here.Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:38:23 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society is your source for news and updates relating to Medicare and Medicaid.Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:40:02 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/TaxID.aspxHealth care providers and staff will need to provide the last five digits of their tax identification number when calling or writing Medicare contractor provider contact centers. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:17:04 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Medicareevents.aspxMedicare on Oct. 1, 2008, will stop paying for serious complications that Medicare believes could have been prevented.Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:41:20 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/PQRIfeedback.aspxProviders who participated in the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) in 2007 can apply for individual feedback reports. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:53:02 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Fundingincreased.aspxReimbursement for some Medicaid services went up again this year-paid for with a $10.2 million state budget increase and a matching increase in federal funds.Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:00:35 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/EMraise.aspxReimbursement for 10 Medicaid evaluation and management services has gone up.Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:54:26 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Labservices.aspxMedicaid will now reimburse for some laboratory services provided in physician offices.Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:00:12 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Ophthalmologyreimbursement.aspxReimbursement for some opthalmological exams increased July 1, 2008.Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:55:30 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/PQRIextended.aspxThe Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) has been extended through 2010, with increased physician bonuses beginning in 2009.Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:34:29 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Healthybeginnings.aspxMedicaid has increased reimbursement for some Healthy Beginnings Plus program services. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:47:29 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Autismscreenings.aspxMedicaid will now cover screenings for developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders for patients younger than 21. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:44:54 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Radiologyauthorization.aspxPractitioners must request pre-authorization for Medicaid advanced radiologic imaging services beginning Sept. 1, 2008.Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:39:51 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Medicarecutveto.aspxCongress rejected the president's veto of the Medicare bill, which extends a half percent physician payment increase.Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:12:10 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/MedicareePrescribing_1.aspxThe Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 would provide incentives to physicians who prescribe electronically for Medicare patients.Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:29:28 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/PRHI.aspxThe Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative has been selected to participate in a Medicare demonstration project that will pay physicians who use electronic health records (EHR). Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:08:49 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/PQRIparticipation.aspxIn Pennsylvania, practices that don't participate with PQRI far outnumber those that do participate.Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:38:24 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/DPWcredentialing.aspxThe Department of Public Welfare (DPW) in the summer of 2008 will begin credentialing and re-credentialing all physicians who participate in Medicaid.Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:05:12 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Medicarecontract.aspxHighmark Medicare Services offers several online resources for providers to ease the transition as it expands Medicare administrator role.Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:22:26 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/DMEPOSpolicy.aspxThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will change the way Medicare Part B will pay for some medical equipment in the Pittsburgh area.Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:54:15 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Prolongedvisits.aspxPhysicians will soon be able to bill Medicare for prolonged evaluation and management visits in skilled nursing facilities or nursing facilities, as long as the visits are prolonged for a medically necessary reason.Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:10:18 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Audiologists.aspxAudiologists who wish to bill Medicare for services must enroll in Medicare and obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) by Oct. 1, 2008.Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:41:40 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/HealthChoicesPlus.aspxA new Medicaid service delivery model, known as HealthChoices Plus, will give beneficiaries in 16 Pennsylvania counties a choice of how they can receive their health care.Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:51:12 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/PFFSguide.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society answers a few common questions about increasingly popular PFFS plans.Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:39:38 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/ABN.aspxPractices have until Sept. 1, 2008, to begin using new advanced beneficiary notices (ABNs).Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:51:41 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/CTA.aspxThere will be no national policy on using cardiac computed tomography angiography (CTA) for coronary artery disease, so local Medicare contractors can continue their local coverage determinations regarding the use of cardiac CTA.Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:05:50 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/CPAP.aspxMedicare now will cover continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices for beneficiaries who have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea using a home sleep test, instead of just those diagnosed using a polysomnography sleep test.Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:00:03 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/PQRI2008.aspxIt's not too late to participate in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) for 2008.Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:29:19 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Tamperproofupdate.aspxThe Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare offers further guidance on what defines a tamper-proof prescription pad and where to order them.Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:25:39 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Complications.aspxMedicaid will not reimburse hospitals for preventable serious complications-or "serious adverse events."Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:16:23 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/PMSCOPQRI.aspxFree data collection forms for the physician quality reporting initiative are available on the PMSCO Healthcare Consulting website.Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:36:29 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/PQRIwebinar.aspxThis webinar from the State Society offered information for PQRI participating and non-participating practices.Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:13:56 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Selfreferral.aspxPhysicians cannot refer Medicare patients for items, services, and tests provided by businesses in which they or their immediate family members have a financial interest.Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:26:04 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/MedicarePartDUpdates.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society has provided a number of resources so that physicians can help patients understand Medicare Part D.Mon, 01 Oct 2007 11:12:58 GMThttp://www.highmarkmedicareservices.com/calendar/partb/lunch-learn/index.htmlHighmark Medicare Services presents a new educational series, "Lunch and Learn." The teleconferences, available for download as MP3 files, cover a single educational topic in less than 30 minutes.Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:35:01 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Citizenship.aspxWhat your medical practice needs to know about the proof of citizenship and identity regulations for Medicaid patients. Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:15:01 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/Welcome2Medicare.aspxMedicare covers an initial physical exam and EKG for new enrollees. Other preventive benefits include diabetes and cardiovascular screening tests.Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:47:43 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MedicareMedicaid/PreventiveServices.aspxPhysicians should talk to their Medicare patients about the value of prevention and early detection and encourage them to take advantage of the full range of preventive services and screenings that Medicare provides.Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:43:26 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MeetingsandSeminars.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society works with county medical societies to host practice manager meetings throughout the state.Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:39:16 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/MeetingsandSeminars/2007Meetings.aspxThe State Society works with county medical societies to host regional meetings. Check this schedule for upcoming events near you.Tue, 04 Sep 2007 11:11:20 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society provides answers to the most important practice management questions.Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:38:33 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/PAscope.aspxA new law has expanded the scope of practice of physician assistants (PAs).Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:25:49 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Renewal.aspxIt's a year of license renewal for a number of health care practitioners.Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:16:00 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/RNCE.aspxRegistered nurses will need 30 hours of Board-approved continuing education activities prior to renewing their licenses on either Oct. 31, 2010, or April 30, 2011.Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:42:17 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/PQRIextended.aspxThe Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) has been extended through 2010, with increased physician bonuses beginning in 2009.Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:34:29 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/MGMAtools.aspxMedical Group Management Association has debuted two new online tools for medical practices to use.Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:51:14 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Tax.aspxLearn how to comply with Pennsylvania's sales and use tax laws.Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:32:56 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Grouptracker.aspxLearn about the Pennsylvania Medical Society's new feature that will allow you to easily track CME for a group of physicians.Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:25:27 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/PQRIwebinarJune.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society held a webinar on June 10, 2008, on PQRI's many changes and improvements in 2008.Wed, 28 May 2008 09:00:20 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/CTDreport.aspxIncreased adoption of health information technology will help Pennsylvania patients gain access to care, but it is slowed by several factors.Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:31:25 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/EMRcost.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society is exploring plans to use the increased bargaining power of a group of small medical practices to negotiate lower rates for EMR software.Fri, 23 May 2008 14:56:27 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Medicalrecords08.aspxMedical records reproduction fees have been updated for 2008.Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:09:13 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/NPIdeadline.aspxClaim rejections soared May 23, 2008, the first day that National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) were required. Thu, 22 May 2008 16:14:47 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/QualityBLUEwebinar.aspxLearn about QualityBLUE, Highmark's physician pay-for-performance program, during this webinar.Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:18:16 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Visawaiver.aspxMedical practices having difficulty recruiting a physician may be eligible to hire international medical graduates under the J-1 visa waiver program.Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:06:55 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/EMcards.aspxA summary of Medicare guidelines to help physicians choose the correct evaluation and management code. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:26:09 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Infectionplans.aspxThe Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority (PSA) has developed recommendations for infection control plans mandated under Act 52 of 2007. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:18:20 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/ASFregulations.aspxFacilities that provide specialty or multi-specialty outpatient surgical treatment must comply with the state's ASF regulations. Do you know what you need to know?Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:38:02 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Patientsatisfaction.aspxTake all the stress out of conducting surveys with this free booklet and our ready-to-use patient satisfaction survey.Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:31:52 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Settingup.aspxThis checklist is for physicians who are considering starting a practice.Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:11:09 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Hardware.aspxUse this short paper to help you with the process of selecting a practice management for your medical practice.Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:00:44 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Employeehandbooks.aspxMake sure your practice has updated policy and procedures manuals and an employee handbook.Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:25:50 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/HiringaMedicalPracExec.aspxPMSCO Healthcare Consulting offers tips on hiring a medical practice executive.Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:55:38 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/ASF.aspxAct 52 of 2007 mandates that ambulatory surgical facilities develop infection control plans.Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:01:01 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/MedicareWebinar.aspxThis webinar on Dec. 6, 2007, covered the latest Medicare fee updates and coding and policy changes.Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:36:36 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Productsafetytools.aspxVisit the US Food and Drug Administration website for electronic medical product safety tools.Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:54:02 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/PQRIwebinar.aspxThis webinar from the State Society offered information for PQRI participating and non-participating practices.Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:13:56 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Webinar.aspxThis webinar focuses on rules and reimbursement for mid-level practioners.Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:20:09 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/ReimbursementandCoding.aspxStay current with the latest reimbursement and coding changes with the help of the Pennsylvania Medical Society.Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:25:27 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/TipsandGuidelines.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society provides tips and answers common questions about running a practice.Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:26:57 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/PosterRequirements.aspxInformation about state and federal labor law requirements and where to obtain mandatory workplace posters for your medical practice.Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:15:12 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/EHRProducts.aspxTwenty Electronic Health Record programs have been certified, giving physicians and medical practices a valuable tool in making an informed purchase for their offices.Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:54:42 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/Budget.aspxPMSCO Healthcare Consulting responds to the top 10 reasons why most practices don't have a budget.Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:14:53 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/FinancialIQ.aspxJust as physicians recommend preventive steps for their patients, so too should they follow a series of steps for preventing financial health problems in their practices.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:13:03 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/RunningaPractice/PAStandardApplication.aspxThe Pennsylvania Standard Application helps to decrease the ever-increasing burden of paperwork for physicians and their office staff. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:46:09 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines.aspxVital Lines is a member newsletter from the Pennsylvania Medical Society with updates on reimbursement, coding, and other vital issues affecting the practice of medicine. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:37:48 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines/VitalLinesPodcast_1.aspxListen to more information on ePrescribing incentives and Medicaid physician reimbursement increases.Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:56:38 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines/Aug212008.aspxCongress Overrides Medicare Bill Veto; Medicare Act Provides Incentives for ePrescribing; Law Expands PA Scope of Practice; Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:42:27 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines/June192008.aspxPennsylvania Practices Make the PQRI Participation Decision; Providers Asked to Report Adverse Heparin Reactions; Get Podcasts of Your Favorite NewslettersFri, 20 Jun 2008 13:39:33 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines/VitalLinesPodcast_1_2.aspxListen to more information on PQRI participation and physician use of health information technology.Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:04:12 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines/April172008.aspxMedicare Expands Coverage of CPAP Devices; CMS Clarifies PFFS Plans' Access to Medical Records; May non-custodial parents access their minor child's health information?Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:36:36 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines/VitalLinesPodcast.aspxListen to more information on insurer coverage of sedation for colonoscopies and Medicare reimbursement rates decreases. Fri, 09 May 2008 15:22:34 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines/Feb212008.aspxWorkers' Compensation Fees Increasing for 2008; A New Pen Won't Meet Medicaid's Tamper-Proof Prescription Pad Requirement for Medicaid; Medicaid Won't Reimburse Hospitals for Preventable Serious ComplicationsThu, 21 Feb 2008 16:01:43 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines/Dec202007.aspxCMS Announces 2008 Medicare Part D Updates; Ambulatory Surgical Facilities Must Develop Infection Control Plans by Dec. 31; Will a practice be able to continue with the same selected PQRI measures in 2008? When will we know the 2008 measures?Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:25:28 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/MainMenuCategories/Practice Management/VitalLines/Oct182007.aspxMedicare Offers New Preventive Services Chart; Bush Vetoes SCHIP Bill; What are the professional liability requirements for certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNP) and physician assistants (PA)? Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:09:58 GMT