Blue Shield Launched Recontracting Initiative Blue Shield of California is in the process of re-contracting with physicians across the state and San Francisco is affected by this initiative. February 13, 2012 CMA, Physician Resource Blue Shield, physician contract 0 0 Comment Read More »
Senators Boxer and Feinstein Pledge to Repeal Medicare SGR Senator Boxer, a long-time supporter of repealing Medicare SGR, has sent a letter in response to the SFMS letter to local legislators urging them to advocate for the repeal of SGR. February 10, 2012 Advocacy, Medicare, SFMS Member Senator Barbara Boxer, SGR, sustainable growth rate 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMS EHR Information Center Updates CMS has recently updated previously-posted FAQs and added new FAQs on several incentive program topics, including reporting periods and incentive payments. Answers to common questions about disbursing 2011 incentive payments, reporting periods, determining Medicaid patient volume are now posted on the site. February 9, 2012 EHR, Medicaid, News, Technology CMS EHR Information Center, EHR, Electronic Health Record Information Center Inter 0 0 Comment Read More »
More California Doctors Submitting Electronic Prescriptions The percentage of California physicians who electronically prescribe medications has increased steadily over the last few years, according to a report from Cal eConnect, the agency that oversees health information exchange in California. February 9, 2012 e prescribing, Technology Cal eConnect, e-prescription, eRx 0 0 Comment Read More »
Submit Feedback to the Jan/Feb President's Column Op-ed from SFMS President Peter Curran, MD in San Francisco Medicine, on the topic of Ab 52 and CMA policy. February 9, 2012 CMA, San Francisco Medicine, SFMS Member AB 52, insurance premium, Peter Curran, President's Column, regulation of health care premium, San Francisco Medicine 0 0 Comment Read More »
