HITECH Act Mandated Changes

Written on March 8, 2010 – 11:30 am | by James Ireland |

As of February 18, 2010, all HIPAA covered entities (physicians and their employees) will also be under HITECH (Health Information Technology Economic and Clinical Health) Act. The HIPAA Security Rules require covered entities and business associates to implement and adopt administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure that electronic protected health information (“ePHI”) is [...]

2010 Medical Office Occupational Health and OSHA Update

Written on March 5, 2010 – 1:26 pm | by James Ireland |

Medical Office Occupational Health
and
OSHA Update
Wednesday
April 14, 2010
At the
Allegheny County Medical Society
713 Ridge Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA

A program directed to administrative personnel, physicians, nurses in schools and business, medical offices, clinics, nursing homes and
other health professionals.

Registration Information
Fee: $50.00
Each additional registration $45.00

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Pay your 2010 membership dues online.

Written on March 4, 2010 – 1:00 am | by James Ireland |

Renew your Allegheny County Medical Society and Pennsylvania Medical Society memberships online at www.pamedsoc.org/membership. (click renew)

ACBS – “How to Document and Implement Client/Patient Health Care Decisions”

Written on March 1, 2010 – 12:42 pm | by James Ireland |

The Allegheny County Bar Association
Probate and Trust Law Section presents

“How to Document and Implement Client/Patient Health Care Decisions”

April 22, 2010
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
ACBA Conference Center
414 Grant St (City-County Building)
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Course credit offerings include: CME, CLE, NHA, NASW and NAPCA.
Click here for registration information.

Medicare Eliminates Consultation Codes

Written on January 6, 2010 – 10:13 am | by James Ireland |

New Year Brings the End of Medicare Consultation Payments
Big changes have arrived with the New Year, thanks to the Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services. CMS implemented a new rule
on Jan. 1, 2010, for Medicare, eliminating the use of inpatient and
outpatient consultation codes and requiring the use of new and
established inpatient and outpatient visit codes in [...]

December Bulletin Available

Written on January 5, 2010 – 12:23 pm | by James Ireland |

December 2009 Bulletin
Materia Medica
A Comparison of Peripheral Opioid
Antagonists
Michael Corpman, PharmD
Legal Report
New Year’s Predictions for Health Care
Michael A. Cassidy, ESQ
Special Report
Western PA Regional Autism Services,
Education, Research and Training
Ryan Cramer
Feature
2009 ACMS Award Winners
Christina E. Morton
Special Report
2009 Fine Awards Honor Local Health
Care Teams
Special Report
PMS House of Delegates 2009
December 2009 Bulletin

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New Member Benefit – Staffing Service and Private Duty Services

Written on December 17, 2009 – 5:10 pm | by James Ireland |

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Allegheny County Medical Society is proud to announce a new member benefit. ACMS has partnered with Liken Health Care Staffing and Liken Home Care to provide staffing and private duty services to ACMS members.
For over 38 years, Liken has provided quality service in Western Pennsylvania and has established a reputation as a leader in [...]

Member Benefit – Liberty Mutual

Written on December 9, 2009 – 2:16 pm | by James Ireland |

As a member of the Allegheny County Medical Society, you could save up to $327.96 on your car and home insurance with Liberty Mutual,1 while receiving advice and excellent service from licensed insurance counselors. You will also have access to safety resources to help keep you and your family safe.
To learn more about Liberty Mutual’s [...]

Member Benefit – PNC Banking Services

Written on December 3, 2009 – 4:42 pm | by James Ireland |

Medical Banking
financing
leasing
merchant card services
wealth management & personal banking

Contact:
Brian Wozniak
Vice President Healthcare Business Banking
PNC Bank
2101 Park Manor Blvd
Pittsburgh PA 15205
412-779-1692
brian.wozniak@pnc.com
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Locum Tenens Physician Resource

Written on October 24, 2009 – 4:34 pm | by James Ireland |

National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations provides educational resources, information, and a directory of provider organizations.
Additional information is available at www.nalto.org.
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