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• Osteopathic Board Will Soon Allow PAs to Prescribe
  Physician assistants (PAs) collaborating with doctors of osteopathy (DOs) should soon be able to prescribe medication.
• Red Flags Checklist (PDF)
  Practices can use this checklist to help them identify the "red flags" of identity theft. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Federal EHR Incentives Webinar
  Learn how economic stimulus funds might help you recoup some of the cost of implementing an EHR system.
• Identity Theft Prevention Program Template (Word)
  Practices can use this template to develop an identity theft prevention and detection program as required under the red flags rule. (Requires Microsoft Word)
• How to Comply with the Red Flags Identity Theft Rule
  The deadline is looming for medical practices to develop identity theft prevention programs required under the new federal “red flags” rule.
• Creating an Identity Theft Program
  Learn more about creating an identity theft program, as required under the red flags rule.
• FTC Still Requiring Providers to Comply with Identity Theft Rule
  Medical practices must develop and implement identity theft programs to comply with the "red flags" rule by Aug. 1, 2009.
• Broadband Internet Access Webinar
  Find out how to help your practice gain better Internet access to take advantage of Medicare ePrescribing bonuses.
• Don’t Delay: New HIPAA Electronic Standards Right Around the Corner
  There’s a lot to be done before the new HIPAA 5010 electronic transaction standards take effect on Jan. 1, 2012.
• Providers May Charge More for Copying Medical Records in 2009
  Medical records reproduction fees have been updated for 2009.
• Employee References: How to Respond When Asked
  This new guide from the Pennsylvania Medical Society provides information on how to respond to employee reference requests.
• FTC Requires Identity Theft Rule Compliance
  This document provides background on the "red flags" rule.
• Physician Offices Must Post No-Smoking Signs
  Places of employment, such as physician’s offices, fall under the public smoking ban and must post no-smoking signs.
• Controlling Health Insurance Costs Webinar
  With health insurance costs continuing to rise, it may be time for you and your medical practice to explore alternatives.
• Medicare’s ePrescribing Mandate Webinar
  Learn how your practice may be able to receive bonuses for ePrescribing with this webinar, which was held Nov. 4, 2008.
• AMA, State Society Oppose Timeline for ICD-10 Implementation
  The US Department of Health and Human Services has proposed implementing new ICD-10 code sets by Oct. 1, 2011.
• Medical Records Webinar
  This webinar on Oct. 7, 2008, can help you and your medical practice get rid of medical records hassles and headaches.
• Physician Employment Agreements Webinar
  This webinar on Sept. 24, 2008, reviewed the important elements of employment agreements and how to negotiate the terms.
• Law Expands PA Scope of Practice
  A new law has expanded the scope of practice of physician assistants (PAs).
• RNs Must Have Continuing Education for Licensure Renewal
  Registered nurses will need 30 hours of Board-approved continuing education activities prior to renewing their licenses on either Oct. 31, 2010, or April 30, 2011.
• Tools Compare Compensation, Costs to National Average
  Medical Group Management Association has debuted two new online tools for medical practices to use.
• How to Comply with State Sales and Use Tax Laws
  Learn how to comply with Pennsylvania's sales and use tax laws.
• Group Practice CME Tracking Webinar
  Learn about the Pennsylvania Medical Society's new feature that will allow you to easily track CME for a group of physicians.
• PQRI Update Webinar
  The Pennsylvania Medical Society held a webinar on June 10, 2008, on PQRI’s many changes and improvements in 2008.
• Medical Society Exploring Plans to Help Small Practices with High Cost of EMR
  The Pennsylvania Medical Society is exploring plans to use the increased bargaining power of a group of small medical practices to negotiate lower rates for EMR software.
• QualityBLUE Program Webinar
  Learn about QualityBLUE, Highmark’s physician pay-for-performance program, during this webinar.
• Practices Can Hire IMGs through Visa Waiver Program
  Medical practices having difficulty recruiting a physician may be eligible to hire international medical graduates under the J-1 visa waiver program.
• Evaluation and Management Quick Reference Cards
  A summary of Medicare guidelines to help physicians choose the correct evaluation and management code.
• What You Need to Know About Ambulatory Surgical Facility Regulations
  Facilities that provide specialty or multi-specialty outpatient surgical treatment must comply with the state’s ASF regulations. Do you know what you need to know?
• Patient Satisfaction: A Must for Every Practice
  Take all the stress out of conducting surveys with this free booklet and our ready-to-use patient satisfaction survey.
• Setting Up a Practice—Areas to Consider
  This checklist is for physicians who are considering starting a practice.
• Selecting Computer Hardware and Software for Your Medical Practice
  Use this short paper to help you with the process of selecting a practice management for your medical practice.
• Policy and Procedure Manuals/Employee Handbooks for Medical Practices
  Make sure your practice has updated policy and procedures manuals and an employee handbook.
• What to Look for When Hiring a Medical Practice Executive
  PMSCO Healthcare Consulting offers tips on hiring a medical practice executive.
• Medicare Update Webinar
  This webinar on Dec. 6, 2007, covered the latest Medicare fee updates and coding and policy changes.
• PQRI Webinar: What Is It? What's Happening Now? What's Coming?
  This webinar from the State Society offered information for PQRI participating and non-participating practices.
• Practice Guidelines for Physician Assistants and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners Webinar
  This webinar focuses on rules and reimbursement for mid-level practioners.
• Workplace Poster Requirements for Medical Practices
  Information about state and federal labor law requirements and where to obtain mandatory workplace posters for your medical practice.
• Don't Need A Budget? Think Again!
  PMSCO Healthcare Consulting responds to the top 10 reasons why most practices don't have a budget.
• What's Your Practice's Financial IQ?
  Just as physicians recommend preventive steps for their patients, so too should they follow a series of steps for preventing financial health problems in their practices.
• Pennsylvania Standard Application
  The Pennsylvania Standard Application helps to decrease the ever-increasing burden of paperwork for physicians and their office staff.

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