Due to scheduled web maintenance, eligible professionals will be unable to access the Communication Support Page to submit requests for significant hardship exemptions to the 2013 Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive…
Now that this phase of the healthcare debate is over, I hope all elected officials will get together to adopt a practical means of implementing this plan so that patients,…
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…
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…
CMS asks that you share the following important information with all of your association members and state and local chapters. Thank you! Robin Fritter, Director Division of Provider…
Dr. Lefton Dr. Lefton was installed as the 151st President of The Philadelphia County Medical Society on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia, PA. The Philadelphia…
Neighborhoods In recognition of World No Tobacco Day (May 31, 2012), the Philadelphia Department of Public Health today unveiled a photo-exhibit in the lobby of the Criminal Justice Center that…
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…
National Provider Call: Current Status of Medicare FFS Implementation of HIPAA Version 5010 and D.0 – Register Now Wed Apr 25; 2-3:30pm ET CMS is hosting a National Provider Call…
As part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, PennDOT has launched “Just Drive PA,” a new initiative aimed at improving safety on Pennsylvania roadways. “Driving is a serious business that requires…
Highlighting the dangers faced by road crews, PennDOT and other agencies are reminding motorists to slow down and drive carefully in work zones. Pennsylvania’s Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, marking…
