Archive for November, 2009
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State Issues Memo Concerning Oseltamivir-Resistant H1N1 Influenza
State Epidemiologist Megan Davies, MD, has issued a memo to all NC health care providers about the use of oseltamivir for treatment of H1N1 influenza virus infections. The memo was […]
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New Medicaid Participation Agreement Raises Concerns
Recently, the Division of Medical Assistance, through its vendor CSC, sent out new Medicaid Participation Agreements. A number of concerns have been identified with the new agreements. NCMS has joined […]
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Bulletin for 11-20-2009
Volume 60 Issue 53 11-20-2009 Featured Stories US House Passes Bill to Repeal the SGR By a vote of 243-183, the US House passed HR 3961 – Medicare Physician Payment […]
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US House Passes Bill to Repeal the SGR
By a vote of 243-183, the US House passed HR 3961 – Medicare Physician Payment Act on Thursday. The bill repeals the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula and provides an MEI, or Medicare Economic Index, update for 2010 instead of a 21 percent Medicare physician payment cut.
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Health Care System Reform Major Topic at MAC Meetings This Week
Steve Keene, NCMS General Counsel and Deputy EVP, and Chip Baggett, NCMS Director of Legislative Relations, spoke this week to meetings of the NCMS Employee Benefit Plan Member Advisory Council (MAC), comprised of practice administrators across the state who participate in the NCMS Plan.
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Physician Comments Sought on Proposed Position Statement on Telemedicine
The Policy Committee of the NC Medical Board has drafted a proposed position statement on telemedicine for consideration and possible adoption by the full Board.
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2010 Annual Participation Enrollment Program Extended
Due to recent revisions that were made to the 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the 2010 Annual Participation Enrollment […]
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UnitedHealthcare Announces Change to Radiology Notification Program
The North Carolina Medical Society has been advised that UnitedHealthcare is implementing a change to the Radiology Notification Program, whereby Premium Quality and Cost Efficiency (Q&E) Designated Physicians will be […]
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Humana Update Webinar Set for November 24
A Humana Update Webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, 2009, from 10:30-11:30am. There is no cost to attend; pre-register online at https://www.ncmedsoc.org/legacy/pages/meetings_and_events/calendar_detail.jsp?id=620. Back to Bulletin
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Tell Us about Your problems with Health Insurers
The AMA and NCMS invite you to participate in a survey on claims denial management and health insurer business practices. This 10-minute survey is open to physicians and their practice […]
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