CMS Update – July 27, 2012
National Provider Call: Medicare Shared Savings Program and Advance Payment Model Application Process — Register Now Tuesday, July 31; 1:30-3pm ET On October 20, 2011, CMS issued a final rule…
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The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) based in Philadelphia announces new Support and Service program to International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
ECFMG is pleased to announce the launch of the ECFMG Certificate Holders Office (ECHO), a new program that provides support and service to ECFMG-certified physicians, and physicians about to be…
CMS Weekly Update – July 2, 2012
The e-News for Monday, July 2, 2012 National Provider Calls Medicare Shared Savings Program and Advance Payment Model Application Process — Register Now Hospital Value-Based Purchasing — Register Now Other…
AMA 2012 Annual Meeting Actions
AMA Adopts New Public Health Policies at Annual Meeting The AMA adopted the following new policies. Adverse Heath Effects of Nighttime Lighting: The AMA today adopted policy recognizing that exposure…
NEWS FROM THE AMA
1. Physicians discuss delivery reform at White House’s town-hall meeting AMA physician leaders took part in a national discussion about opportunities and barriers for delivery system innovation during a June…
Medicare Proposed Payment Rule Would Promote Improved Inpatient Care
Proposed Rule Would Strengthen Tie Between Payment and Quality Improvement On April 24, CMS issued a proposed rule that would update Medicare payment policies and rates for inpatient stays to…