December 2011 BULLETIN

Written on December 23, 2011 – 11:28 am | by ACMS Administrator |

ARTICLES Materia Medica……………………500 Interesting Issues in Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Part 2 John Lech, PharmD Legal Report ……………………….504 Where Do Doctors Stand in the Insurance War? Michael A. Cassidy, Esq Practice Management …………..508 Managing Human Resources in a Medical Practice Donna J. Kell, BS, MPM Feature ……………………………….510 Stress, Burnout and Maladaptive Coping James G. Bittner IV, [...]

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ACMS POSITION ON THE HIGHMARK – UPMC ISSUE

Written on December 13, 2011 – 10:20 am | by ACMS Administrator |

Throughout the very public and generally contentious discussions between Highmark and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), the Allegheny County Medical Society (ACMS) has maintained a position encouraging the two parties to negotiate in good faith, using an outside facilitator if necessary. ACMS has been concerned that the lack of a contract will create [...]

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2012 Medical Records Fees

Written on December 6, 2011 – 2:51 pm | by ACMS Administrator |

NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Amendments to Charges for Medical Records [41 Pa.B. 6453] [Saturday, December 3, 2011] Under 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 6152 and 6155 (relating to subpoena of records; and rights of patients), the Secretary of Health (Secretary) is directed to adjust annually the amounts which may be charged by a health care facility or health [...]

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Women Physicians Taking the Lead at PAMED

Written on December 1, 2011 – 11:50 am | by ACMS Administrator |

Women Physicians Taking the Lead at PAMED Additional information and get involved Related posts: CDC H1N1 Flu | 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Pregnant Women: Information for Healthcare Providers Meaningful Use: The Key to EHR Incentives Webinar – Pennsylvania Medical Society Physicians’ Health Programs

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Remind Your Patients to Do Homework before Enrolling in Medicare

Written on December 1, 2011 – 11:45 am | by ACMS Administrator |

Medicare open enrollment is currently underway, so now is the best time to remind your patients before they enroll in a Medicare or Medicare Advantage plan that Medicare Advantage plans do not cover everything and may include substantial out-of-pocket expenses. Patients need to do their homework before selecting a plan so that they are aware [...]

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