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Aug. 12, 2015 | Issue 119 |
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Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
Important Reminder for MA Providers
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In accordance with the federally mandated changes resulting from the ACA, the Dept. of Human Services must revalidate all Medical Assistance providers at least every five years; therefore, all providers who enrolled on or before March 25, 2011 must revalidate their enrollment information no later than March 24, 2016. This may be accomplished by completing a new enrollment application. Providers who enrolled after March 25, 2011 should check their revalidation date here.
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Education
Mark Your Calendar, Register for Allentown CME Conference
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November’s Allentown CME Conference promises to deliver yet another exceptional CME event, this time from local Lehigh Valley area faculty, among others. Join us Nov. 6-8 at the new Renaissance Allentown as we explore topics like Pre-Operative Assessments in the Office, New Guidelines on Dyslipidemia, Tackling the Top Three Most Common Ailments, and much more. There will also be a SAM study group on Early Childhood Illnesses, plus a fun Paint Nite fundraiser - no artistic skills or experience required! Click here to register!
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Public Health
The PA Free Quitline Reports Success
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The PA Free Quitline recently reported its highest-ever success rate. Use the Quitline to support your recommendation to patients to quit - click here for Fax to Quit details! Register for Pennsylvania's Tobacco Cessation Registry to for smoking cessation services provided to your Medical Assistance patients. The code only applies to Medical Assistance (MA =) patients, and you must be enrolled in MA and the Registry. You can bill up to 70 annual 10-minute, face-to-face counseling sessions per patient. Enroll here.
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Quality Improvement
CMS Meaningful Use Final Rule 2015 On the Way
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Be on the lookout for news on the CMS Meaningful Use Final Rule 2015 and significant changes to Stage 1 and Stage 2 of Meaningful Use. The public comment period for the proposed rule ended on June 14, and an announcement on the final rule should be on the way. This final rule, if affirmed, could mean changes to several parts of the program including the reporting period, patient engagement, electronic messaging, and a move toward only a "core" set of measures without any menu options.
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Residents and Students
Primary Care Career Fairs: Only A Few Weeks Left to Register
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Want to work with underserved communities?
Looking to qualify for loan repayment or J-1 Visa Waiver programs?
Navigating your job search?
Learn about Pennsylvania primary care incentive programs and find the practice opportunity for you. Employers from FQHCs, CHCs, rural health centers, hospitals and health systems will be on hand. Hosted by the Pennsylvania Primary Care Career Center.
Register today!
- Philadelphia - Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, 5-8 p.m. - Sheraton Philadelphia University City
- Pittsburgh - Friday, September 11, 2015, 5-8 p.m. - Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center
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Gov. Wolf Signs Copayment Protection Bill Into Law
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Senate Bill 487, sponsored by Sen. Chuck McIlhinney (R-Burks), has been signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf. The measure prohibits health insurance policies from charging a consumer more than one copayment per visit. While many insurers have abandoned the practice of multiple copayments for a rehabilitation visit, even when multiple services were provided, the law will established penalties for violations by insurers.
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