Real-Time Prescription Benefit Inquiry Survey Posted on November 20, 2014 13:55 The AMA encourages your participation in a survey being conducted by the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP). The NCPDP is the org... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Hot Topics, News for Practices
Ebola and Michigan's Preparedness from MDCH Posted on November 20, 2014 09:23 While there is no current threat to Michigan, and we hope Ebola does not come to our state, we know that coordination and communication are the keys t... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Public Health Issues, Hot Topics, News for Practices
Hardship Exception Applications to Avoid the 2015 Medicare Payment Adjustment Due November 30, 2014 Posted on November 20, 2014 08:20 CMS reopened the submission period for hardship exception applications for eligible professionals and eligible hospitals to avoid the 2015 Medicare pa... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Hot Topics, News for Practices
What to expect in Michigan Legislature’s "lame-duck" session Posted on November 13, 2014 13:23 With only nine days left to pass new laws before the end of the calendar year, the Michigan Legislature is now in, what’s called, "lame-duck" se... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: State Government News, Hot Topics, Advocacy
HIPAA Privacy in Emergency Situations Posted on November 12, 2014 09:59 In light of the Ebola outbreak and other events, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), is providing a... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Hot Topics, News for Practices
SGR, Ebola, MOC, and Unionization Discussed at AMA Interim Meeting Posted on November 12, 2014 09:21 The Michigan Delegation to the American Medical Assocation (AMA) House of Delegates discussed, debated, and acted upon a number of critical health car... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Hot Topics, AMA
MSMS Partners with The Rybar Group Posted on November 12, 2014 08:00 In our ongoing effort to bring additional value to your membership, the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) is pleased to announce our latest partne... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Hot Topics, News for Practices, News Releases
Mandatory Flu Shots for Employees: Policy Implementation & Best Practices Posted on November 06, 2014 12:29 More and more health care employers are requiring that all employees get the influenza vaccine in order to help protect patients and coworkers during ... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Hot Topics, News for Practices
On Your Behalf: Here's What MSMS Accomplished for You Posted on November 05, 2014 10:47 August 2014 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Hot Topics, News for Practices
MSMS Works Jointly to Reduce Heroin/Opioid Overdose Deaths Posted on October 23, 2014 09:06 A package of laws focused on increasing access to naloxone and providing Good Samaritan protections for bystanders who call for help recently was sign... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: State Government News, Hot Topics