The following is a note and attachment from Alice Lorenz, JD regarding the opinion from the court of appeals holding that corporation are included in the definition of health care provider under...

Take steps now to avoid the 2013 e-prescribing penalty
Fri, May 4th 2012, 09:33

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is urging physicians to report on at least 10 electronic scripts by June 30, 2012, to avoid the 2013 Medicare e-prescribing penalty that amou...

Changes to Medicare enrollment rule should reduce denials, workflow problems
Thu, May 3rd 2012, 13:47

Physicians enrolled in Medicare through its legacy system can continue to order and refer without immediately re-enrolling through the cumbersome Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System ...

One Year Delay of ICD-10 Proposed
Tue, Apr 10th 2012, 13:49

For Immediate Release: Monday, April 09, 2012
Contact: CMS Office of Public Affairs
202-690-6145

HHS PROPOSES ONE-YEAR DELAY OF ICD-10 COMPLIANCE DATE
(CMS-0040-P)

Action
The D...

Transition Dates Scheduled
Tue, Apr 10th 2012, 11:05

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the selection of Novitas Solutions, Inc. (Novitas) as the new Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for handling both Medicare...

Help Desk for E-Prescribing Penalty Questions
Thu, Mar 29th 2012, 11:38

CMS has confirmed that the QualityNet Help Desk is now prepared to take calls from physicians on the Medicare e-prescribing penalty. We understand that physicians have already attempted in the p...

Concerns Expressed to CMS About New Programs & Requirements
Thu, Mar 29th 2012, 11:23

The final version of the AMA-generated sign-on letter to CMS voicing concern about the simultaneous implementation of multiple programs such as: the value-based modifier, eRx penalties, PQRS and...

Medicare Covered Services Furnished by Non-Medicare Enrolled Physicians
Tue, Mar 27th 2012, 10:28

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has responded in writing to the request of the AMA and over 70 state and medical specialty societies regarding the policy for Medicare-covere...

Washington Vote Update - Health Acts
Thu, Mar 22nd 2012, 13:18

Early this afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5, the “Preserving Access to Healthcare Act” by a vote of to 223 to 181. This legislation combines two AMA-supported bills: th...

National Poison Prevention Week
Mon, Mar 19th 2012, 13:11

President Obama officially proclaims National Poison Prevention Week with a special focus on unintentional drug overdose.

The Poison Help Line number is (800) 222-1222 and please visit the U...

Long Time Member Awarded White House Honor
Thu, Mar 15th 2012, 13:48

Richard Kozoll, MD, MPH, a member of NM Medical Society for 39 years, has been selected as a 'Let's Move! and Physical Activity Champion of Change', as part of President Obama's "Winning the Fut...

Standardized Process for Financial Transparency Sought
Fri, Feb 24th 2012, 12:22

A proposed rule by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) outlines a regulatory process for public reports that detail physicians' financial interactions with drug and medical device...

Modernizing Medicaid in NM - Proposal Released
Tue, Feb 21st 2012, 09:53

"Centennial Care: Ensuring Care for New Mexicans for the Next 100 Years and Beyond" - the state's plan for modernizing and improving the delivery of Medicaid services to those in need in New Mex...

SGR Extended 10 Months
Fri, Feb 17th 2012, 15:04

The House agreed to the conference report on HR 3630 by a vote of 293-132. This provision included a 10 month extension of the SGR which was set to expire at the end of the month. http://clerk.h...

Delay of ICD-10 Code Implementation Possible
Fri, Feb 17th 2012, 12:34

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen G. Sebelius today announced that HHS will initiate a process to postpone the date by which certain health care entities have to comply with Internati...

Short Term Agreement on short-term SGR Patch
Wed, Feb 15th 2012, 14:10

While some details are still being finalized, it is being reported from Capitol Hill that conferees have reached agreement on extending the payroll tax holiday, unemployment insurance benefits, ...

SB159 - Further Amended Version Passes Senate
Mon, Feb 13th 2012, 08:59

SB159 was passed by the Senate with a 40-1 vote on Saturday evening after further amendments to the bill were proposed by Sen. John Ryan and accepted. The Committee Substitute and the Senate ame...

RoundHouse Report 2-9-12
Thu, Feb 9th 2012, 16:10

SB81 – Health Insurance for Eye Drops
Passed as amended by S-Public Affairs
Passed Senate 35-0
Received in the House and referred to House Health and Government Affairs and House Business ...

RoundHouse Report 2-7-12
Tue, Feb 7th 2012, 16:46

HB 19 - Health Care Data Collection - Rep. Mimi Stewart
Do Pass as substituted by House Health and Government Affairs

SB 81 - Health Insurance for Eye Drops - Rep. Terry McMillan MD & Sen....

SB 159 - Senate Judiciary This Afternoon
Mon, Feb 6th 2012, 12:49

Senate Judiciary Committee, 2:30 pm, Room 321

Senator Richard C. Martinez, Chairman

Meets @ 2:30 p.m. or 1/2 hr. after session

SB159 New Restrictions for Prescribing Opioids
Sen. B...

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