Reminder for Large Practices (100+ Physicians): 10/18 Deadline to Avoid Medicare Payment Cut Several hundred large group practices are in danger of having all Medicare payments cut by 1% in 2015 unless they act now to sign up for group participation in PQRS. CMS has extended the deadline to register in Administrative Claims from 10/15 to 10/18. AMA and organized medicine are continuing to advocate for a longer extension, but it may not happen due to the government shutdown. October 11, 2013 Medicare CMS, Medicare, reminder, VBM 0 0 Comment Read More »
Covered California Physician, Hospital Directory Taken Offline On Wednesday, Covered California officials took offline a consolidated directory of doctors and hospitals affiliated with insurance policies offered through the exchange. October 11, 2013 Covered California Covered California directory, physician directory, Covered California 0 0 Comment Read More »
Legislative Update: Lifesaving Intelligent Firearms Enforcement (LIFE) Act Lifesaving Intelligent Firearms Enforcement (LIFE) Act, a package of gun control bills aimed at tightening the state's regulation of firearms and minimizing gun violence, is now awaiting Governor action. October 9, 2013 Advocacy gun control, LIFE Act 0 0 Comment Read More »
Covered California Online Provider Search Now Functional Covered California has launched the online provider search function on its website to enable patients to determine if a particular physician is contracted with any of the participating health plans. October 8, 2013 Covered California, Educational Event, Physician Resource, SFMS Member Events Covered California provider search, Covered California, online provider search 0 0 Comment Read More »
Medicare Influenza Vaccine Payment Allowances, 2013-2014 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the annual allowance for influenza virus vaccines. The new payment rates are effective for dates of service August 1, 2013, to July 31, 2014. October 8, 2013 Medicaid, Medicare CMS, Influenza Virus Vaccine 0 0 Comment Read More »
