We have just released a Health Advisory regarding enhanced surveillance for viral hepatitis. It is available from https://hip.phila.gov, is appended to this email and is attached as a PDF document.…
Ordering and referring fact sheet and FAQs_REV pdf Medicare is preparing to go live on May 1 with the referring/ordering edits that will result in claims denials unless the referring…
Table of Contents for Thursday, April 18, 2013 National Provider Calls Medicare Shared Savings Program Application Process: Tips on Completing a Successful Application — Last Chance to Register ESRD Low-Volume…
We have just released a Health Advisory regarding influenza activity in Philadelphia and Avian Influenza A (H7N9). It is available from https://hip.phila.gov, is appended to this email and is attached…
As part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, PennDOT urges motorists to drive distraction free, and reminded drivers of the state’s law banning text-based communication while driving. “Driving is a…
With April marking National Donate Life Month, PennDOT reminds driver’s license and identification card holders that they can easily help another person live a fuller, longer life by registering online…
The Philadelphia memorial service for C. Everett Koop, MD will be held Saturday, April 6th, at 2:00 pm at the Tenth Presbyterian Church, located at 1700 Spruce Street in Philadelphia. From…
Physicians will see a 2 percent reduction in Medicare payments beginning April 1, due to the federal budget sequester March 7, 2013 AMA/FEDERATION NEWS: National headlines, grassroots news and important…
ENCORE PRESENTATION: 2013 Medicare Incentives Webinars This is a reminder that the Philadelphia Regional Office of CMS will be presenting two encore presentations of the 2013 Medicare Incentives webinar that…
The following is the slate which the PCMS Nominating Committee will present to the PCMS Board of Directors on Wednesday, March 21, 2013 for the term June, 2013-June, 2014. Additional…
The following CMS e-News edition includes the provider education message related to TDL 13169, “New Implementation Date of January 25, 2013 for G0459 – Inpatient Telehealth Pharmacologic Management, Including Prescription,…
