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 [...]

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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CME Tracker: The CME Organizer – Pennsylvania Medical Society

Written on October 15, 2009 – 1:11 pm | by James Ireland |

With CME Tracker, you can:
* Easily organize your CME online
* Nearly eliminate credentialing headaches
* Monitor your compliance with Pennsylvania’s CME requirements for MDs
Tracker was designed to give you one central place to record all of your CME activities, both Category 1 and Category 2.
Enter your credits into Tracker as soon as you earn them, and [...]

Employment Contract Review

Written on September 20, 2009 – 3:41 pm | by James Ireland |

Employment Contract Review
Special program for residents and fellows evaluating employment contracts.

Contact: Michael A. Cassidy, Esquire
TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C.
1500 ONE PPG PLACE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
(412) 594-5515
mcassidy@tuckerlaw.com

USI Affinity – Group Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Major Medical, and Dental Plans are available specifically for ACMS members.

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

USI Affinity
For decades, USI’s staff of experienced insurance specialists and support personnel have worked with the ACMS to develop quality insurance products.
* Group Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Major Medical, and Dental Plans are available specifically for ACMS members.

Contact: Sandy Niespodzianski
Stealth Technology Center
333 Technology Drive, Ste 255
Cannonsburg, PA 15317
724-873-8150
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Liberty Mutual Home & Auto Insurance Program

Written on September 20, 2009 – 3:17 pm | by James Ireland |

Liberty Mutual Home & Auto Insurance Program
As a leading provider of auto and home insurance we are able to offer you a wide range of products and services. With a ranking of 116 of Fortune’s 500 largest corporations, you’ll be secure knowing that when you need us, we’ll be there.

Contact: Log on to Liberty Mutual
at
www.libertymutual.com/lm/acms
to [...]

Allegheny MedCare – Group Purchasing Program

Written on September 20, 2009 – 3:15 pm | by James Ireland |

Allegheny MedCare – Group Purchasing Program
Discount pricing on medical/surgical office products, pharmaceuticals, office equipment, and instruments.
* Prices guaranteed for one year.
Contact: Contact Mike Gomber, by calling 412-580-7900 or by email at mikegomber@worldnet.att.net, to get program details or pricing information.
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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, [...]

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