Measure to Control Rx Drug Prices Qualifies for 2016 California Ballot The California Drug Price Relief Act has qualified for the 2016 ballot. The proposal would mandate that California pay the same as or less than the rates paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs for prescription drug purchases. December 21, 2015 News 2016 ballot measure, California Drug Price Relief Act, Prescription drug 0 0 Comment Read More »
Changes to Enrollment Requirements for Medicare Part D Prescribers Beginning on June 1, 2016, all physicians and other providers who prescribe Medicare Part D drugs must be enrolled in Medicare or have a valid record of opting out. December 15, 2015 Medicare, News Medicare Part D, Noridian, PECOS 0 0 Comment Read More »
New Health Laws 2016 Affecting California Physicians SFMS in partnership with the Cooperative of American Physicians have compiled a list of the most important bills pertaining to the practice of medicine and/or impacting physicians in 2016. December 15, 2015 Advocacy, News, Physician Resource, Politics and Medicine AB X2-15, SB 277, 2016 laws, AB 637, AB 679, SB 299 0 0 Comment Read More »
Update: Hardship Exemption for Medicare Meaningful Use Program Due to a delay in the publication of regulations governing the Medicare meaningful use program, physicians are being urged to preemptively file for a 2015 hardship exemption to avoid penalties in 2016. December 14, 2015 Medicare, Physician Resource hardship exemption, HR 3940, Meaningful use, S 2425 0 0 Comment Read More »
New POLST Forms Take Effect January 2016 Updated POLST form goes into effect January 1, 2016, to reflect new law that allows nurse practitioners and physician assistants – under the supervision of a physician and within their scope of practice – to sign POLST forms and make them actionable medical orders. December 11, 2015 News, Physician Resource physician orders for life-sustaining treatment, AB 637, POLST 0 0 Comment Read More »
