Health Advisory – Avian Influenza
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…
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PennDOT Urges Motorists to Avoid Distractions – Focus on Driving
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…
Read More PennDOT Encourages Taking a Simple Step Today to Save Lives Through Organ Donation
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…
Read More Memorial Service for C. Everett Koop, MD
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…
Read More Physicians will see a 2 percent reduction in Medicare payments beginning April 1
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…
Read More ENCORE PRESENTATION: 2013 Medicare Incentives Webinars
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…
Read More PCMS CoSponsors HITECH CME Program – March 21 & 22, 2013
To Access the brochure and registration information: HITECH Brochure1
Read More CMS UPDATE – 2/21/13
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,…
Read More AMA Update – 2/2013
AMA/FEDERATION NEWS: National headlines, grassroots news and important AMA announcements . TOP STORIES 1. Lawmakers aim to repeal SGR formula this year, seek physician insight 2. AMA joins…
Read More PCMS ANNOUNCES SLATE OF OFFICERS – 2013-14
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…
Read More EHR Deadline Approaching: Medicare EPs Must Attest by February 28, 2013
EHR Deadline Approaching: Medicare EPs Must Attest by February 28, 2013 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wants to remind eligible professionals (EPs) who participated in the Medicare…
Read More CMS Update – 2/14/13
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News for Thursday, February 14, 2013 http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Outreach/FFSProvPartProg/Downloads/2013-02-14-enews.pdf This edition of the CMS e-News includes the following information: National Provider Calls How to Avoid a 2014 eRx…
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