SFMS Develops Updated Domestic Violence Guide for Clinicians; Covers Screening, Diagnosis, Documentation, and Reporting Protocols Back by popular demand! The SFMS has updated and published a short guide on domestic violence screening and intervention for physicians and other clinicians in consultation with some of the most experienced clinicians in this arena. November 28, 2012 Physician Resource, San Francisco Medicine clinician guide, intimate partner violence, Domestic Violence 0 0 Comment Read More »
Obamacare—Past, Present, and Future, Part 3 Part 3 of the Obamacare/health care reform update from SFMS PAC Chair Andrew Calman, MD. This section focuses on alternative delivery and payment models and SGR prediction. November 26, 2012 Health Care Reform, Physician Resource SGR, ACA, Obamacare 0 0 Comment Read More »
ICD-10: Everything You Know Is About To Change The transition to ICD-10 is one of the most daunting regulatory requirements ever imposed on physicians. Not only will the number of diagnosis codes dramatically increase from 16,000 ICD-9 codes to 68,000 ICD-10 codes, new formatting and documentation requirements will impact numerous medical office processes and personnel. November 12, 2012 Educational Event, Payment, Physician Resource, Practice Management, Technology 5010, ICD-10 0 0 Comment Read More »
Medi-Cal Requiring Physician Re-enrollment The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) will soon be notifying physicians that they must re-enroll in Medi-Cal as one of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA requires every state Medicaid program (Medi-Cal in California) to revalidate provider enrollment information at least every five years beginning January 2, 2013. November 9, 2012 Medi Cal, Medicaid, Physician Resource, SFMS Member Events Medi-Cal provider enrollment, SFMS webinar, DHCS 0 0 Comment Read More »
Anthem Blue Cross Amends Physician Contracts to Include Individual/Exchange Product; Resources/Assistance Available to SFMS Members Anthem Blue Cross sent a notice to 8,345 physicians who are part of the Blue Cross Select PPO network announcing its intent to participate in the California Health Benefit Exchange. It’s important to note that Blue Cross is amending the physician’s Blue Cross Prudent Buyer Agreement to automatically include the new individual/exchange network, effective January 1, 2014. The new fee schedule associated with this product was included with the notice. SFMS/CMA have produced contract analyses, guides, and dedicated staff assistance to help members with payor contract issues. November 6, 2012 News, Payment, Physician Resource payor contract, physician contract agreement, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross opt out, managed care contract 0 0 Comment Read More »
