Warning: Identity Theft Tax Scam Targeting Physicians The California Medical Association (CMA) has been notified of a tax scam directed at physicians after receiving reports that fraudulent federal income tax returns have been filed using physician names, addresses and social security numbers. April 22, 2015 Physician Resource 5071C, identity theft, IRS, tax scam 0 0 Comment Read More »
United Healthcare Opts Physicians into Core Narrow Network Product United Healthcare (UHC) recently issued notifications to 19,000 practices included in its commercially contracted provider network, advising of their inclusion in the UHC Core product. The new UHC Core plan will access a significantly narrowed network and will be marketed to employer groups seeking lower premiums for their employees. April 20, 2015 Physician Resource, Practice Management Core network, UHC, United Healthcare 0 0 Comment Read More »
2015 Open Payments Review and Dispute Period Begins April 6 Starting today, physicians have 45 days to review and dispute reports regarding their financial interactions with manufacturers of drugs and medical devices reported under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act. April 6, 2015 News, Physician Resource Sunshine Act, Open payments 0 0 Comment Read More »
ACIP Updates HPV Vaccine Recommendations to Include 9vHPV The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended the 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (9vHPV; Gardasil 9, Merck) as one of three HPV vaccines that can be used for routine vaccination. April 2, 2015 News, Physician Resource, Public Health HPV, vaccine, 9-valent human papillomavirus, 9vHPV, ACIP 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMA Foundation Releases Adult Vaccine Schedule To help physicians answer questions posed by the recent measles outbreak in California and to educate adult patients about their vaccination needs, the California Medical Association Foundation has release an adult vaccine schedule that physicians can hand out during patient visits. February 25, 2015 CMA, Physician Resource Adult Vaccine Schedule, Measles 0 0 Comment Read More »
