CMS National Provider Call August 1: Registration Now Open Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is hosting a national call about a proposal to apply a value-based modifier to physicians’ Medicare payment rates. Register on the CMS Upcoming National Provider Calls web page for this call on August 1, 2012, at 11:30 am PST. July 25, 2012 Medicare, Payment Medicare payment rates, CMS National Provider Call 0 0 Comment Read More »
SFMS Members Deliver Inspiring Care; Receive Health Care Heroes Awards Three SFMS members were honored at the 2012 Health Care Heroes Breakfast on July 25. Organized by the San Francisco Business Times, this annual event recognizes individuals and organizations from the local health care community and their dedication and commitment to the enhancement of the value and quality of health care. July 25, 2012 Local Events, SFMS Member Gina Gregory-Burns, Toni Brayer, Vivian Reyes, Health Care Heroes 0 0 Comment Read More »
Legislation Offers Short Extension of Medicare Physician Payment Rates Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) has introduced legislation that would provide a one-year extension for Medicare physician payment rates. July 23, 2012 Medicare, News Medicare SGR, Michael Burgess 0 0 Comment Read More »
Ensure Your Practice is Prepared for New Workers' Comp eBilling Requirements On October 18, 2012, payors in California will be required to accept workers’ compensation claims electronically. California is one of the first states in the country to require payors to accept electronic billing (e-billing) of workers’ compensation claims.SFMS/CMA have partnered with other medical associations to offer a four-part California e-billing webinar training program presented by DWC, Jopari Solutions and other industry experts. July 19, 2012 Educational Event, Practice Management, SFMS Member Events California worker's compensation claims, SFMS/CMA webinar, workers' compensation e-billing 0 0 Comment Read More »
7/24 PCP Workshop: HPV Vaccination as a Model for Cancer Prevention The President's Cancer Panel will conduct the first of four meetings to assess the scientific basis for, current status of, and continuing efforts for effective vaccination against HPV-related cancers. July 24, 2012 in Hilton San Francisco Financial District, Jackson Room. July 19, 2012 Local Events President's Cancer Panel, HPV vaccination 0 0 Comment Read More »
