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February 2012 BULLETIN

Written on February 14, 2012 – 12:28 pm | by ACMS Administrator |

Read online ARTICLES   Feature 2011 Award Winners Christina E. Morton Materia Medica Lipid Update: Recent Debates and Diseaseoriented versus Patient-oriented Evidence Venkateswarlu Muvva, MD Susan Kidd, PharmD Legal Report Sunlight, Transparency, Required Disclosures William H. Maruca, Esq Financial Health Understanding the Language of Investing Charles J. Stout Practice Management Auditing Madness…But I’m Not Paranoid! [...]

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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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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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Needleless Flu Shots

Written on October 26, 2011 – 10:55 am | by ACMS Administrator |

CDC says needleless flu vaccinations effective Pittsburgh Tribune Review – 10/26/2011 Agencies: New flu vaccine not needed in injector halt Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – 10/26/2011 CDC Flu Information for 2011-2012 Flu Season

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In the New – 07/29/2011

Written on July 29, 2011 – 9:59 am | by ACMS Administrator |

Health care spending impact eyed – Pittsburgh Tribune Review – 07/29/2011 http://ow.ly/5QjFm Smaller health insurers join fray – Pittsburgh Post Gazette – 07/29/2011 http://ow.ly/5QjSV UPMC must serve the whole community – Pittsburgh Post Gazette – 07/29/2011 http://ow.ly/5QjI0 AMA offering online billing tools – AMNews – 07/28/2011 http://ow.ly/5Psif Baby Boom At Magee-Womens Hospital Will Help Break [...]

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