In the News – 07/30/2010

Written on July 30, 2010 – 1:13 pm | by ACMS Administrator |

Appeal denied for UPMC doctor – Pittsburgh Tribune Review – 07/30/2010 http://ow.ly/2iMmo UPMC Mercy accused in lawsuit – Pittsburgh Tribune Review – 07/30/2010 http://ow.ly/2iMlt Logan to leave Senate for post at UPMC – Pittsburgh Post Gazette – 07/30/2010 http://ow.ly/2iMox Hands-only CPR called good enough for heart attacks – Pittsburgh Post Gazette – 07/29/2010 http://ow.ly/2ifMI Doctors [...]

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In the News – 07/23/2010

Written on July 23, 2010 – 2:55 pm | by ACMS Administrator |

Highmark’s small-business hikes blasted -Pittsburgh Tribune Review – 07/21/2010 http://ow.ly/2eBQO Implant may lessen OCD symptoms – Pittsburgh Tribune Review – 07/21/2010 http://ow.ly/2eBPC Pa. insurance chief urges passage of reform bill – Pittsburgh Post Gazette – 07/21/2010 http://ow.ly/2eBZ3 Florida doctors to consider splitting ties with AMA over healthcare reform – The Hill – 07/22/2010 http://ow.ly/2f30Y Obama [...]

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Protecting Consumers and Putting Patients Back in Charge of Their Care

Written on July 23, 2010 – 2:22 pm | by ACMS Administrator |

New regulations now gives patients the right to appeal an insurance company’s denial of services or coverage.  These appeals will be heard by an independent, third-party not by your insurance company. New insurance appeal rules. Consumer fact sheet Wall Street Journal Article Related posts: For Consumers, Some Clarity on Health Care Changes – NYTimes.com In [...]

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July Bulletin Available

Written on July 22, 2010 – 3:21 pm | by ACMS Administrator |

ARTICLES Materia Medica……………………274 Interesting Drug Information Questions John G. Lech, PharmD Technology & Medicine ……….280 Electronic Medical Records: Remember Risk-Management Basics Patricia M. Tazzara, Esq Practice Management …………..284 Managing Professional Risk: Communication Important in Hospitalist Model Karen Davis, CPHRM Feature ……………………………….286 Lower Medicare Reimbursement Has High Impact on Region’s Hospitals Patricia Raffaele Special Report……………………..288 Ophthalmologist’s [...]

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In the News – 07/16/2010

Written on July 16, 2010 – 4:48 pm | by James Ireland |

Forbes Regional Hospital adds 24-hour-a-day intensivisit care coverage – Pittsburgh Tribune Review – 07/14/21010 http://ow.ly/2biNZ Heart pump made here brings hope to cardiac patients – Pittsburgh Post Gazette – 07/16/2010 http://ow.ly/2cw6G Highmark loses $250 million federal contract – Pittsburgh Post Gazette – 07/15/2010 http://ow.ly/2cwa1 Surgery center opens south of Pittsburgh in Washington County – Pittsburgh [...]

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