Anthem Requires Contracted Providers to Notify Patients Before Making Out-of-Network Referrals Effective March 1, 2013, Anthem Blue Cross’s new “Advance Notice for Use of a Non-Participating Provider Policy” (APN policy) requires out-of-network referral notices be given using the payor-provided APN form. January 25, 2013 News, Physician Resource Anthem Blue Cross, APN policy, Out of Network Care 0 0 Comment Read More »
Boston Declares Health Emergency Amid U.S. Flu Outbreak; Resources for Health Care Providers The country is in the grip of three emerging flu or flulike epidemics. Encouraging vaccinations is one of the most effective steps in combating what looks to be a serious strain of the flu. SFMS has compiled a list of flu information and resources for health care providers. January 10, 2013 News, Physician Resource, Public Health, SF Dept of Public Health flu outbreak, San Francisco Department of Public Health, SFDPH, CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza 0 0 Comment Read More »
From CMS Region 9 (San Francisco Regional Office): Information Regarding the 2013 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule From CMS Region 9 (San Francisco Regional Office): Information Regarding the 2013 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule December 19, 2012 Medicare, Payment, Physician Resource 2013 Medicare cut, CMS San Francisco Regional Office, 2013 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, CMS Region 9 0 0 Comment Read More »
SFMS/CMA and DHCS to Present Complimentary December Webinar About "Coordinated Care" Initiative The California Department of Health Services (DHCS) and the SFMS/CMA are sponsoring a free webinar on the state’s new Coordinated Care Initiative (CCI) for dual eligibles—Californians eligible for both Medi-Cal and Medicare. The webinar takes place on December 19, 2012, from 12:15pm to 1:15 pm and is free for all physicians. December 10, 2012 CMA, Physician Resource, SFMS Member Events Coordinated Care Initiative, dual eligibles, SFMS/CMA webinar 0 0 Comment Read More »
Obamacare—Past, Present, and Future, Part 4 Obamacare/PPACA—Beyond the Politics. Update on how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 will impact U.S. physicians and patients. November 28, 2012 Health Care Reform, Physician Resource, SFMS Member Affordable Care Act, Obamacare 0 0 Comment Read More »
