Governor Tom Corbett has announced that seven Pennsylvania schools will improve walking and biking safety through PennDOT’s distribution of more than $58,000 in federal Safe Routes to School Program funds.…
As part of National Donor Day, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a new initiative at several driver’s license centers across Pennsylvania educating Pennsylvanians on organ and tissue…
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News for Thursday, February 7, 2013 http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Outreach/FFSProvPartProg/Downloads/2013-02-07-Enews.pdf This edition of the CMS e-News includes the following information: National Provider Calls How to…
CBO report shows cost to repeal SGR cut nearly in half; doctors call for action A new report issued Tuesday by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates the cost to…
DPW Form Attestation Certain primary care specialties are eligible for increased fees in 2013-2014. What this means is instead of getting paid $31 for 99213 under the Medicaid fee schedule,…
This is a reminder that this Thursday, January 31, 2013 is the deadline to submit a request for a hardship exemption to avoid the 2013 eRx payment adjustment. The exemption…
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Important EHR Changes in 2013 01/17/2013 News Updates | January 17, 2013 Several Changes to Stage 1 Meaningful Use Measures Begin This Year The Stage 2 rule for the Electronic…
Influenza (flu) activity in the Philadelphia area continues to increase. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at…
Dear Members The negative update of 27% under current law for the 2013 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2013. Medicare Physician Fee Schedule…
In January, many physicians and practice managers will be searching for the new Medicare deductible, coinsurance, and premium rates. The 2013 rates can be found in the CMS’ MLN Matters…