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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.

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.

Volunteer Teaching Opportunities at UCSF

Help foster future physicians by precepting a first- or second-year medical student in your practice setting. Please consider signing up for a volunteer teaching opportunity at UCSF. There's a need for primary care physician preceptors, but all San Francisco physicians are eligible to participate.

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