"News You Can Use" <> June 10, 2016 Physicians: Let me know what you think of the new “News You Can Use” format. Our goal is to come up with a structure and taxonomy that allows you to dive in, get what you need, and continue on with your busy schedules as quickly as possible. Email me at Hegyi@SDCMS.org, and we'll adjust to fit your needs. Thanks for being a member! — Paul Hegyi, CEO, SDCM WHAT TO KNOW … The End of Life Option Act Took Effect Yesterday • CLICK HERE ... June 10, 2016 Medi-Cal, Medicare, Member Social, PAS / PAD Aid in Dying, Quality Reporting Programs 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" <> May 18, 2016 CONTENTS Please Join Your Physician Colleagues and Honored Guests at Our 2016 SDCMS / Champions for Health White Coat Gala Free “HIPAA Compliance: Key Risks All Physicians Should Know” Webinar on Thursday, June 30, at 11:30am Limited Availability of Long-acting Bicillin (May 10 CAHAN Alert) California’s End-of-Life Option Act Becomes Effective June 9, 2016 National Advice Line for Providers “With New Medicare Benefit, Doctors Look Beyond ‘Death Panels’” ... May 18, 2016 SDCMS HIPAA, White Coat Gala 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" <> April 28, 2016 CONTENTS Please Join Your Physician Colleagues and Honored Guests at Our 2016 SDCMS White Coat Gala April 19 CAHAN Alert — Multistate Outbreak of Infections Caused by Elizabethkingia anophelis April 12 CAHAN Alert — Mumps in Colleges and Universities (Update) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Is This Saturday, April 30 National Advice Line for Providers Open Payments (aka, Sunshine Act) Review and Dispute Period Closes May 15 ... April 28, 2016 Public Health White Coat Gala 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" <> March 31, 2016 CONTENT Tennis Players and Golfers Needed! Physicians: Please Join SDCMS and Your Colleagues at Our Next Physician Social on April 26 at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Updated Zika Resources Two Mumps Cases Reported at USD CDC Guideline and Checklist for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain CMS Announces Second Cycle of Medicare Revalidation March 14 Union-Tribune Article, “Medicare Pay to Increase for SD Docs” ... April 4, 2016 Public Health Zika Virus 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" <> March 11, 2016 CONTENTS 2015 Meaningful Use Attestation Deadline Today, March 11 Physicians: Please Join SDCMS and Your Colleagues at Our Next Physician Social on April 26 CDC Factsheet on Penicillin Allergies (PDF) Geographic Practice Cost Index (GPCI) Articles — Your SDCMS at Work! New / Updated FAQs on Public Health Reporting Requirements for the EHR Incentive Programs HHS Issues HIPAA Guidance on Exchange of PHI Without Patient Consent Reminder: CMS ... March 11, 2016 Meaningful Use Meaningful Use, Physician Social 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" <> February 24, 2016 CONTENTS Register Today for Our March 10 "Medicare Updates 2016" Seminar / Webinar Your Member Services Quiz Updated Zika Virus Resources 2015 Meaningful Use Attestation Deadline Extended to March 11, 2016 2015 Meaningful Use Hardship Exception Filing Deadline Is March 15, 2016 SDCMS-CMA Meaningful Use Member Benefits CMS Publishes Final Rule on Medicare Overpayments Help CMA Pass the 2016 Cigarette Tax Initiative by Collecting Signatures ... February 24, 2016 Public Health Zika Virus 0 0 Comment Read More »