Sycom GM RSS feed generatorFri, 12 Mar 2010 16:04:00 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.net/AudienceNavigation/Physicians.aspxGet the latest stories of interest to physicians from the Pennsylvania Medical Society.Copyright 2008en-usMon, 15 Mar 2010 11:22:40 GMT1This free webinar will help you make important decisions about your use of EHR and the future of your practice.http://www.pamedsoc.net/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/MU-webinar.aspxThis free webinar will help you make important decisions about your use of EHR and the future of your practice.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:04:00 GMTResidents, hospitals, and medical schools who filed a refund request for FICA taxes paid prior to April 1, 2005, will now be getting those refunds. Audiences, Politics, Physicians, Regulationshttp://www.pamedsoc.net/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/FICA.aspxResidents, hospitals, and medical schools who filed a refund request for FICA taxes paid prior to April 1, 2005, will now be getting those refunds. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:52:25 GMTThese seminars on accurate coding will be held across the state this spring. Audiences, Pennsylvania Medical Society, Practice, Coding, Events, Physicians, Practice Administratorshttp://www.pamedsoc.net/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Code-right.aspxThese seminars on accurate coding will be held across the state this spring. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:22:25 GMTIt’s already time to order vaccines for next season, and there are some important changes to keep in mind when placing your order. Audiences, Patients, Diseases/conditions, Physicians, Prevention, Residents/fellows, Flu, Swine flu, Vaccinehttp://www.pamedsoc.net/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Flu-orders.aspxIt's already time to order vaccines for next season, and there are some important changes to keep in mind when placing your order. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:44:11 GMTThe US Senate adjourned today, Feb. 26, without acting on the pending 21 percent cut in Medicare fees, which goes into effect March 1.Audiences, Politics, Practice, Bills, Elected officials, Health care reform, Insurance, Physicians, Practice Administrators, Reimbursement, Residents/fellows, CMS, Fee schedule, Medicare/Medicaid, Payment, President, US Congresshttp://www.pamedsoc.net/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/SGR-repeal.aspxThe US Senate adjourned today, Feb. 26, without acting on the pending 21 percent cut in Medicare fees, which goes into effect March 1.Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:13:18 GMTRequirements that ordering and referring providers be enrolled in Medicare’s Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) have been postponed from April 5, 2010, to Jan. 3, 2011. Audiences, Practice, Claims, Insurance, Practice Administrators, CMS, Medicare/Medicaidhttp://www.pamedsoc.net/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/OrderingReferring.aspxRequirements that ordering and referring providers be enrolled in Medicare's Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) have been postponed from April 5, 2010, to Jan. 3, 2011. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:13:28 GMTPast Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) President Carol E. Rose, MD, has been elected chair of the state Board of Medicine.Audiences, Politics, Physicians, Residents/fellows, State Board of Medicinehttp://www.pamedsoc.net/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Rose.aspxPast Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) President Carol E. Rose, MD, has been elected chair of the state Board of Medicine.Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:59:56 GMTHighmark Medicare Services offers a review of Medicare consultation coding changes.http://www.pamedsoc.net/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Consulation-update.aspxHighmark Medicare Services offers a review of Medicare consultation coding changes.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:22:02 GMTThese three free lunchtime webinars from PAMED that will update you on all of HITECH’s privacy and security provisions and provide solid HIPAA privacy education. Audiences, Pennsylvania Medical Society, Politics, Practice, HIPAA, Laws, Physicians, Practice Administrators, Webinars, Privacy, Securityhttp://www.pamedsoc.net/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/HIPAA-webinar_1.aspxThese three free lunchtime webinars from PAMED that will update you on all of HITECH's privacy and security provisions and provide solid HIPAA privacy education. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:06:33 GMTThe Pennsylvania Medical Society gives you a quick overview on health care legislation that is being considered in Harrisburg.Audiences, Patients, Politics, Practice, Bills, Diseases/conditions, Elected officials, Health care reform, Insurance, Laws, Mcare, Medical liability, Patients, Physicians, Practice Administrators, Public health, Reimbursement, Residents/fellows, Safety, Smoking ban, Students, General Assembly, Governor, Payment, House, Senatehttp://www.pamedsoc.net/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Harrisburgglance.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society gives you a quick overview on health care legislation that is being considered in Harrisburg.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:59:29 GMTMichael Ashburn, MD, MPH, MBA discusses various statewide initiatives that aim to help improve pain management in Pennsylvania.Continuing medical education, Activities, Patient Safety, Risk Managementhttp://www.pamedsoc.net/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Changing-Face-of-Pain-CME.aspxMichael Ashburn, MD, MPH, MBA discusses various statewide initiatives that aim to help improve pain management in Pennsylvania.Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:40:40 GMTThe workers' compensation Part B fee schedule increased in 2010.Practice, Store, Reimbursement, Running a Practice, Workers Compensation: A Guide for Pennsylvania Physicians, Workers Compensation: The Application for Fee Review Process, Workers' compensation, Fee schedulehttp://www.pamedsoc.net/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/WorkersComp.aspxThe workers' compensation Part B fee schedule increased in 2010.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:03:31 GMTPhysicians often express concern over insufficient communication among health care providers as their patients move throughout the continuum of care. Join a panel of Pennsylvania Medical Society members as they share their experiences and knowledge of this topic.Continuing medical education, Activities, Category 1 Credit, Online CME, Patient Safetyhttp://www.pamedsoc.net/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Handoff-Communication.aspxPhysicians often express concern over insufficient communication among health care providers as their patients move throughout the continuum of care. Join a panel of Pennsylvania Medical Society members as they share their experiences and knowledge of this topic.Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:10:22 GMTIf you would like to help Haiti recover from the devastating earthquake, consider donating your time, money, or supplies.Audiences, Patients, Physicians, Public health, Residents/fellowshttp://www.pamedsoc.net/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Haiti.aspxIf you would like to help Haiti recover from the devastating earthquake, consider donating your time, money, or supplies.Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:49:49 GMTMedical records reproduction fees will drop in 2010.Audiences, Patients, Practice, Store, Chart, Medical records, Physicians, Practice Administrators, Reimbursement, Setting the Record Straight: What You Need to Know About Medical Records, Act 26, Fee schedule, Medical records fees, Reproduction/copyinghttp://www.pamedsoc.net/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Medicalrecords.aspxMedical records reproduction fees will drop in 2010.Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:06:07 GMTAllow us to present MyPAMEDSOC—an email service that lets you know when a new story is available on a topic that interests you. Audiences, Pennsylvania Medical Society, Physicians, Practice Administrators, Residents/fellows, Studentshttp://www.pamedsoc.net/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/MyPAMEDSOC-explanation.aspxAllow us to present MyPAMEDSOC-an email service that lets you know when a new story is available on a topic that interests you. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:21:16 GMTThe Pennsylvania Medical Society offers services and information geared toward group practice physicians.http://www.pamedsoc.net/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Groups.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society offers services and information geared toward group practice physicians.Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:19:44 GMTA new program helps physicians who have raised quality concerns or fallen behind in clinical skills or education. Audiences, Pennsylvania Medical Society, Affiliated Organizations, Physicians, Foundationhttp://www.pamedsoc.net/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Lifeguard.aspxA new program helps physicians who have raised quality concerns or fallen behind in clinical skills or education. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:44:56 GMTFrequently asked questions about the requirements to qualify for a Pennsylvania Medical Society's CME certificateAudiences, Continuing medical education, Politics, Practice, Activities, Credential, Hospitals, Laws, Medical license, Patient Safety, Physicians, Residents/fellows, Risk Management, State Board of Medicinehttp://www.pamedsoc.net/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/Societyrequirements.aspxFrequently asked questions about the requirements to qualify for a Pennsylvania Medical Society's CME certificateFri, 02 Oct 2009 09:06:36 GMTThe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has specific CME requirements for physicians to maintain their licenses.Audiences, Continuing medical education, Politics, Practice, Activities, Category 1 Credit, Category 2 Credit, Credential, Hospitals, Laws, Medical license, Online CME, Patient Safety, Physicians, Residents/fellows, Risk Management, State Board of Medicine, Tracker, Renewalhttp://www.pamedsoc.net/AudienceNavigation/Physicians/MDDO.aspxThe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has specific CME requirements for physicians to maintain their licenses.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:00:25 GMT