Considering BPA: State of the Art or Willful Ignorance? While it is technically correct that the FDA did not ban bisphenol A (BPA), the Wall Street Journal misled readers when it ignored the clear FDA statements that we need to reduce BPA exposure of our most vulnerable citizens. This is a prototype example of the spin-versus-spin arguments that characterize most of the environmental chemical debate. These arguments are not about truth. They are about control of public perception. It is time for willful efforts to skip the spin, outline the challenges, and answer the questions that affect the safety of our children and grandchildren. June 13, 2012 CPMC, Physician Resource, San Francisco Medicine, SFMS Member bisphenol A, Shanaz Dairkee, William Goodson III, BPA 0 0 Comment Read More »
5010 Format Required for Electronic Claims Beginning July 1 The deadline for transitioning electronic transactions to the updated 5010 version of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) transactions standards is July 1, 2012. You will be required to conduct electronic transactions such as claims submissions, eligibility verification, claims status, remittance advice and referral authorizations using the updated transaction standards. June 12, 2012 HIPAA, Medicare, Payment, Physician Resource, Technology 5010, health information technology, HIPAA 0 0 Comment Read More »
Laguna Honda Partners with Chinese American Coalition for Compassionate Care Laguna Honda Hospital partners with the Chinese American Coalition for Compassionate Care (CACCC). CACCC is dedicated to the advancement of palliative medicine and end-of-life care in the Chinese American community. June 4, 2012 Local Events, Physician Resource, SF Dept of Public Health Laguna Honda Hospital, palliative medicine, CACCC 0 0 Comment Read More »
Ready for Version 5010? Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Regional Offices are hosting a series of webinar on Version 5010 for health care providers, clearinghouses, vendors and others. Sign up for a free CMS webinar to learn more about Current Conversion Statistics, Final Preparations for 5010/D.0 Cutover, Operational Concerns, Future of EDI Communications, Resources and Contact Information. May 30, 2012 HIPAA, Local Events, Physician Resource 5010, Version 5010, CMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
3 Ways Doctors Can Take on Insurers Trying to persuade a health insurer to change a policy, fix a problem or reverse a bad decision can be frustrating for physicians. But it can be done—with persistence, and by gathering strength in numbers. May 24, 2012 CMA, Physician Resource health insurer, payor contract, payor issues 0 0 Comment Read More »
