AMA comments on Senate health reform legislation

Written on December 7, 2009 – 9:28 am | by James Ireland |

The AMA wrote a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) Dec. 1 concerning the Senate’s proposed health system reform bill. The bill—in the form of a substitute amendment to H.R. 3590, the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act”—represents a melding of previous proposals reported by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and [...]

Affordable Health Care for America Act – Summary

Written on October 30, 2009 – 9:06 am | by James Ireland |

Affordable Health Care for America Act

Please click here.
Posted by:
Joni Landy, Esq.
412-594-3945
See the Summary of House Health Care Reform Bill (Affordable Health Care for America Act) prepared by the House Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce and Education and Labor (October 29, 2009)
From Michael Cassidy’s Med Law Blog

PA 2010 MCare Assessment = 21%

Written on October 29, 2009 – 10:25 am | by James Ireland |

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department published a notice in the Saturday October 24, 2009 PA Bulletin announcing the 2010 MCare assessment to be 21% of the “prevailing primary premium,” which is the Joint Underwriting Association’s (JUA) occurrence rate.
From Michael Cassidy’s Med Law Blog

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H1N1 Flu Vaccine Administration Billing Q & As

Written on October 20, 2009 – 8:46 am | by James Ireland |

CDC H1N1 Flu | Vaccine Administration Billing Q & As.
The purpose of this Q&A is to provide guidance about the circumstances under which providers may bill insurance or charge patients when federal funds for H1N1 vaccination are being used. Receipt of federal Public Health Emergency Response (PHER) funding does not necessarily prevent a provider from [...]

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Are Your Assets Covered? – Insurance Review for Your Practice

Written on September 16, 2009 – 11:11 am | by James Ireland |

You know the importance of having proper professional liability insurance. But, there are other types of insurance coverage that you should consider for the practice, your staff, and yourself. Your practice cannot function properly without having quality employees on your staff. By offering them quality insurance, you can help retain the employees you already have, [...]

Altmire and Murphy Meet with Society to Discuss Health Care Reform

Written on August 21, 2009 – 1:10 pm | by James Ireland |

Members can access the meeting summaries in the forum.
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Malachy Whalen & Co. – Group life, disability, and HIV programs are available specifically for ACMS members

Written on August 20, 2009 – 3:34 pm | by James Ireland |

Malachy Whalen & Co.
Since 1968, Malachy Whalen & Co. has specialized in life and disability insurance for the medical profession.
* Group life, disability, and HIV programs are available specifically for ACMS members.

Contact: Malachy Whalen
Henry W. Oliver Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-281-4050
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“Closing The Gap In Health Care Delivery For The Underserved”

Written on August 6, 2009 – 4:33 pm | by James Ireland |

SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 10, 2009
Gateway Medical Society presents keynote speaker, Aranthan Jones II, Former Policy Director for the U.S. House of Representatives, on National Health Care Reform.
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ACHD – Health Care Resources Guide for Uninsured and Underinsured

Written on July 22, 2009 – 3:37 pm | by James Ireland |

The Allegheny County Health Department with the assistance of Allegheny County’s Department of Human Services has added Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse resources to the Health Care Resources Guide for Uninsured and Underinsured.    The guide can be downloaded from our website at www.achd.net

Resources for the Uninsured or Underinsured

Written on July 17, 2009 – 3:13 pm | by James Ireland |

Listing of resources  in the Allegheny County area compiled and maintained by the Consumer Health Coalition.
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