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 CD9 vs. ICD10 information

August 2011 Medicaid Update

Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative Edits, Version 17.3; Effective 10/1/11

Recovery Audit Program:  Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) - Issued Demand Letters

The annual Medicare Update was presented on December 17, 2010.  The slide presentationhas been posted here in 3 parts:  Part 1  Part 2  Part 3

Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Demonstration High-Risk Vulnerabilities for Physicians

EHR at a Glance

Geographic Practice Cost Index (GPCI)

Meaningful Use

Protect Your Privacy

Reimbursements

Health Department Releases New Opioid Prescribing Guidance

          Full Guidance to Preventing Misuse of Prescription Opioid Drugs

Health Department Releases New HIV Treatment Recommendations

Haff Disease:  Rhadomyolysis Associated with Fish Consumption

Help Children Prepare for the Fall Asthma Season

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in New York City

Extreme Heat Advisory

High Number of Reported Measles Cases in the U.S.: Recommendations

STD TREATMENT GUIDELINES TABLE FOR ADULTS & ADOLESCENTS 2011

Tick-Borne Disease Advisory

Increase in Measles Cases and Hospital Exposures

Shiga-Toxin producing E. coli O104 (STEC O104:H4) Infections in U.S. Travelers Returning from Germany

CDC Warns Not to Feed SimplyThick^® to Premature Infants

Heat-Related Morbidity and Mortality in New York City

Lead Poisoning Associated With Certain Ayurvedic Medicines

Measles in New York City

HIV Advisory; May 2, 2011

Bacterial Menengitis Investigation

Imported Cholera Cases in New York City

Summary of Recent Meningococcal Disease in NYC

 Metronidazole Tablets, 250mg: Recall Alert- Underweight Tablets

Influenze Health Advisory

Chiguatera Fish Poisoning Alert

Unapproved Chelation Products InformationUnapproved Chelation Products

NYS EPIC; Prescription Protection for Seniors; Pharmacy Bulletin

Flu Reminder

Version 5010 & ICD-10

West Nile Virus Update

New HIV testing law in New York State

NYSDOH Controlled Substance Information Data Base

Guidelines for West Nile Testing

Widespread West Nile Viral Activity Continues

Increased Potential for Dengue Infection in Travelers Returning from International and Selected Domestic Areas

Possible Levamisole induced Toxicity in Cocaine users 

Pesticide Spraying in Staten Island

West Nile Virus

Swine Flu

Triage Algorithm

Help Combat Domestic Violence

Read the inaugural issue of Kern Augustine Conroy & Schoppmann’s “OPMC Reporter”

Slide Presentation – Conversion to 5010 & ICD-10

BREAKING NEWS – 5010 Conversion Delayed to March 31, 2012

Understanding The Process of Merging Your Medical Practice With a Large Mega Group or Hospital – The Firm of Kern Augustine Conroy & Schoppmann

Generic Prescription Drugs – Dr. Jack D'Angelo

Vitamin D –  The Sunshine Vitamin

What is Clinical Integration & Why Is It So Important?

ACOs – The FTC, CMS & OIG Perspective

Accountable Care Organizations:  The Firm of Kern Augustine Conroy & Schoppmann

OPMC Consequences of Improper Delegation; Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq. 

Sleep Apnea, Shawn Ciecko, M.D.

Prostate Cancer:  Tests & Treatment Options  Joseph Motta, M.D.

Alzheimers, Allan B. Perel, M.D.

Top Reasons Why Physicians Are Sued for Malpractice, Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq. 

Back Pain, Serge Menkin, M.D.

Bladder Cancer, Joseph Motta, M.D.

Adult Attention Deficit Disorder, Ralph Messo, D.O.

Red Flag Regulations, Tiffany George & Pavneet Singh

Beware Of, and be Ready for, the New, Stronger, OPMC, Michael Schoppmann, Esq.

Recovery Audit Contractors, Michael Schoppmann, Esq.

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5010 & CPT-10 Conversion  Slides from 11/17/11 Seminar

First Annual Conference For Physicians (3 CME credits)

2011 Medicare Update Seminar

Crisis Management 101  (2 CME credits)

Infection Control  (3 CME credits)

Volume 27, Number 1; September 2011

Volume 26, Number 4;  June 2011

Volume 26, Number 3;  April 2011

Volume 26, Number 2; December 2010

Volume 26, Number 1; September 2010

Volume 25, Number 4; June 2010

Volume 25, Number 3: April 2010

Volume 25, Number 2: December 2009

Volume 25, Number 1: September 2009

Sign a petition to defeat the passage of 4 bills being pushed by the trial bar,  which would make the practice environment even more difficult for physicians in the State.

Click here to read information provided by the AMA relative to the Medicare private contracting legislation.  We are encouraging physicians and county medical societies to reach out to their local members of Congress to urge that they co-sponsor this legislation.  Congressman Michael Grimm can be reached at the following phone numbers:  202-225-3771 in his Washington or 718-351-1062 in regional office in Staten Island.

Policy Highlights from the 2011 House of Delegates

ACT NOW – Medical Liability Reform is before the NYS Legislature

MSSNY Lobby Day – Log into the Live Broadcast on Monday, March 7, 2011 from 5:30-7:30 PM

MSSNYPAC:  What is the value of The Medical Society of the State of New York Political Action Committee?

See how your Senators & Assemblymembers voted in the 2009-2010 Legislative Session.  Click here to view their voting record & remember to vote in November

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