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…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to receive inquiries about the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program and the 2012 eRx payment adjustment. This message seeks to…
Ø April 17 Last Day to Apply for an Absentee Ballot Ø April 20 Last Day for County Board of Elections to Accept Absentee Ballots Ø April 24 Primary Election…
Governor Corbett’s proposed 2012–2013 state budget includes a combination of direct payment cuts, stricter eligibility requirements, and post-care review that will reduce hospital Medicaid payments by a combined $146 million. …