Legislative Update: Lifesaving Intelligent Firearms Enforcement (LIFE) Act Lifesaving Intelligent Firearms Enforcement (LIFE) Act, a package of gun control bills aimed at tightening the state's regulation of firearms and minimizing gun violence, is now awaiting Governor action. October 9, 2013 Advocacy gun control, LIFE Act 0 0 Comment Read More »
Covered California Online Provider Search Now Functional Covered California has launched the online provider search function on its website to enable patients to determine if a particular physician is contracted with any of the participating health plans. October 8, 2013 Covered California, Educational Event, Physician Resource, SFMS Member Events Covered California provider search, Covered California, online provider search 0 0 Comment Read More »
Medicare Influenza Vaccine Payment Allowances, 2013-2014 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the annual allowance for influenza virus vaccines. The new payment rates are effective for dates of service August 1, 2013, to July 31, 2014. October 8, 2013 Medicaid, Medicare CMS, Influenza Virus Vaccine 0 0 Comment Read More »
10/16 Clinic by the Bay Medical & Dental Provider Luncheon October 16, 2013 Clinic by the Bay Medical & Dental Provider Luncheon October 3, 2013 Local Events Provider Luncheon, CBTB, Clinic by the Bay 0 0 Comment Read More »
Blue Shield Announces Fee Schedule Changes Effective December 1 Blue Shield announced changes to its physician fee schedule that will take effect December 1, 2013. In a notice to physicians, the insurer said that it would be increasing payment for evaluation and management services for preventive care. Additionally, Blue Shield notes payment increases for the more commonly billed office visit codes 99204, 99205, 99213, and 99214. October 2, 2013 Payment Blue Shield fee schedule change, physician fee schedule, Blue Shield 0 0 Comment Read More »
