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Wisconsin Medical Journal
107 #4
Medigram Archive
Current Issue
July 3
: New Department of Children and Families unveiled July 1
Deadline extended for 2008 Quality & Safety Forum call for quality or safety improvement projects
Free on-line conference to focus on early ID/treatment of kidney disease
Multi-carrier system release information for July 2008
In Remembrance: William L. Treacy, MD
Quality & Efficiency
More Medicare fireworks after congress’ July 4 recess?
July 4 holiday kicks off election season
Effectively developing job descriptions–it really matters!
CMS to host 2008 PQRI national provider conference call July 9
June 30
: Medicare reimbursement cuts delayed
June 27
: Senate fails to prevent July 1 Medicare cut
June 26
: 12,000 member milestone surpassed!
PQRI forum July 1 to help family physicians receive incentives
AMA looking for allied health pros turned physicians
Quality & Efficiency
Medicare reimbursement fix close; physician calls needed!
New Benefits in ‘Healthworks’
June 19
: Secretary Leavitt announces selection of Wisconsin Medical Society, MetaStar and WCHQ as 1 of 12 sites for major EHR Demonstration
Reminder: First of three meetings about lawsuit to restore IPFCF fund
Society seeks physician nominees for BadgerCare Plus Clinical Advisory Committee
2009 National Patient Saftey Goals announced
Give a ‘country’ doc a well-deserved break
Quality & Efficiency
Medicare cut still looms, Congress considering options
MEB begins to address license time issue
November 2008 elections: Wisconsin poll shows Obama +9
Court of Appeals upholds trial court’s rejection of informed consent claim
Niesen chosen as first recipient of the Robert ‘Jason’ Gore Scholarship
June 12
: Medicare bill support needed: Contact Senators Kohl, Feingold now
Society seeks summary judgment in lawsuit
Prevention Summit July 17-18 in Appleton
CMS starts program to confirm NPPES data
Reminder: National survey gives physician a voice
Quality & Efficiency
Medicaid training: Sign up today!
June 6
: Society endorses resolution to improve patient safety, eliminate adverse events
Register now to access 2007 PQRI feedback report
Reminder: Dane County’s ‘MedDrop’ offers safe disposal of unwanted meds
Society’s Medical Records & the Law seminar next week
Society asks State for licensing delay answers
Society member insurance options at age 65
Physician level quality measures: CMS asks providers to help test new measures
2008 PQRI National Provider Call now available
May 29
: In Memoriam: Alice Hassberg Thayer
Free Webinar June 12 to focus on importance of documentation
Updated tobacco guideline now available
NIH launches Undiagnosed Diseases Program
Election races taking shape; physician involvement needed!
Scholarship recipients announced
May 22
: No NPI = no pay after tomorrow
OCR releases HIPAA privacy consumer brochures in eight languages
Update: Workers’ Compensation Guidelines, intent
Resources available for people exposed to radiation
Humana to post updated ‘physician effectiveness’ scores for patients
MEB to review licensure process
Society councils taking on the tough issues
CMS releases updates to the incident-to billing policy for Medicare
May 15
: NPI deadline next Friday; AMA seeking input by Monday
It’s in the mail!
Free talk to focus on domestic violence SBIRT
HHS adds new HIPAA enforcement data to Web site
Dunn to be honored with Distinguished Service Award
Budget repair bill now in Gov. Doyle’s hands
Long-term care insurance: A smart investment at any age
May 8
: Physicians urged to join HCCN
New rule creates new Medicare standards for e-prescribers
Reminder: CMS to host national education call May 13
Dane County’s ‘MedDrop’ offers safe disposal of unwanted meds
Input sought on use of suffixes in drug names, subsequent problems
Society members encouraged to submit ideas year round
Physician participation wanted in cure for claims month campaign
Wisconsin’s chance to be heard, survey in the mail
2008 White Coat Campaign underway
Memorial/Tribute program way to honor someone special
May 1
: Enforcement of state law restricting use of DEA numbers expected to begin May 23
Value of both quit-smoking counseling and medications confirmed in new guideline
CMS urges testing NPI-only claims now; deadline for implementation is May 23
Newly revised ABN must be implemented by September 1
New long-term disability plan features guarantee issue for members who enroll early
DMEPOS accreditation may impact your office
Madison physician to discuss lesbian health care needs at June AMA meeting
AMA to host EMR/EHR web conference
April 24
: Workforce issue survey deadline extended to April 30
GAO report: Bush administration’s directive on SCHIP violates law
CMS proposes to expand quality program for hospital inpatient services
OIG issues letter detailing changes to self-disclosure protocol
Smith to receive UW-Madison 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award
Bailet appointed to AMA group practice advisory group
Waukesha physician elected President, Wisconsin Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Budget repair agreement: still waiting
PIC risk management teleconference and event updates April 29
April 17
: Steven Bergin, MD, inaugurated Society 155th president
Two physicians named 2008 Physician Citizens of the Year
Robert Phillips, MD, receives Society’s highest honor
Thomas Meyer, MD, receives Presidential Citation Award
Society presents multiple Meritorious Service Awards
Help for uninsured rolls into Wisconsin
Society calls on Kohl/Feingold to support new Medicare bill
“It was truly an inspirational evening.”
Foundation award recipients honored during Society’s Annual Meeting
April 10
: Measles confirmed in Wisconsin; DPH issues guidelines
Physician and CMO input still needed for workforce issue surveys
BadgerCare Plus implementation of the NPI–What you need to know!
Robert J. Dempsey, MD, to receive 2008 AANS Humanitarian Award
AMA Foundation recognizes two UW medical students for efforts to aid the homeless
Sri Vasudevan, MD, receives “Spirit of Caring” award
Smokefree poll shows strong bipartisan support
Contribute to WISMedPAC / WISMedDIRECT at Friday’s Annual Meeting
Are you comfortable with the ins and outs of “incident-to” billing?
April 7
: Wisconsin Division of Public Health issues measles alert
April 3
: AHRQ ranks Wisconsin no. 2
Physicians asked to complete workforce survey by April 10
CMS issues final Medicare e-prescribing rule
Sign-up open for June conference on eHealth
UW medical students host symposium to encourage ‘healthy classrooms’
Society physicians visit Congress to highlight Medicare concerns
WMSI&FS ranked no. 1 in ‘Best of 2007’
March 27
: AHRQ ranks Wisconsin no. 2
Exclusive long-term disability plan for Wisconsin Medical Society members
More than 200,000 kids exposed to secondhand smoke at home
Network to send important alerts electronically, no longer via mail
UW La Follette Spring 2008 Symposium April 29
Ask Senators Kohl and Feingold to support the ‘Save Medicare Act of 2008’
Legislative retirements abound
Reminder: Save the date to explore your hidden potential
March 20
: Explore your hidden potential at the Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation annual event
Society joins Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease
Help build Wisconsin’s public health team
CME conference for young pediatricians April 18-20
Input sought from primary care doctors nationwide
Remington named to national advisory committee
Governor signs patient sharing data bill into law
Society Web site FAQ now includes Evaluation and Management coding information
Medicare requirements for prescribing durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies—What you need to know
March 13
: Reminder: April 1 deadline for use of tamper-resistant prescription pads nears
Wisconsin first state to screen all newborns for ‘Bubble Boy disease’
2007 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative releases preliminary participation results
Deep elected to ACP Council of Young Physicians
Wisconsin Medical Journal
needs your expertise
Hospital tax is budget repair centerpiece
Risk Management Solutions available through PIC WISCONSIN
March 6
: Society files amended claim in Fund lawsuit
Web site and on-line course offer resources to improve health care quality in diverse populations
Health literacy the focus of Annual Meeting CME
Annual Alzheimer’s disease symposium March 15
“Healthy Wisconsin 2.0” introduced
Governor initiates budget repair process
Lance Armstrong joins fight to make Wisconsin Smoke Free
Campaign season quickly approaching
Explore your hidden potential
Foundation kicks off raffle
February 28, 2008
: Save the date: Society’s Annual Meeting April 11 and 12
Calls to Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line break all records
Physician profiling resources available from AMA
Former Rep. Gielow joins Society on special assignment
Can a physician be liable to a third party for the actions of a patient?
Assembly version of statewide smoking ban heard in committee
PQRI, NPI, CAP, MAC, C-SNAP, EPO, IVR, RAC ... it just sounds like vegetable soup!
February 21, 2008
: NPI deadlines around the corner
State has limited supply of free tamper-resistant prescription pads
Society discusses IPFCF lawsuit on radio
Leadership positions available
Wisconsin Medical Journal needs your expertise
Mental Health Parity Action Day draws big crowd
Update: Statewide Smoking Ban—Assembly public hearing
Citizens for Smoke-free Air to hold rally at the Capitol
Mental Health Records Bill passes Committee
FYI: For Your Insurance-You get what you pay for!
FYI: For Your Insurance-Congratulations
February 14, 2008
: DHFS amends immunization regulations for students
Nominees for Society offices
Proposed regulation to enforce Patient Safety Act now available for comment
Society joins national campaign to discourage teen alcohol abuse
Reminder: Mental Health Parity Action Day is Feb. 20
Society testifies on two ‘cost transparency’ bills
Congressman Kagen introduces ‘No Discrimination in Health Insurance Act’
Update: Statewide smoking ban
2008 Landis Lecture for patients and physicians
February 7, 2008
: HHS Secretary awards Wisconsin Healthcare Value Exchange with special distinction
Fee assessment notification for Wisconsin-licensed physicians on the way
The check could be in the mail
Physician musicians in Brown County raise money for childhood safety
February 13 WCRI webcast to include Wisconsin findings
Join a Strategic Council
Various cost ‘transparency’ bills abound in Capitol
Supreme Court election April 1
Mastering Medicare in 2008
January 24, 2008
: IPFCF cash balance now over $40 million in the red
Medicare NPI requirement begins March 1, 2008; test claims now!
White Coat Wisdom
celebrates Wisconsin physicians
Should your patient be driving?
$1,000 essay contest seeks UW’s best rural health paper
Pharmacy consolidation to be implemented Feb. 1
Call for speakers
Think Spring! April 10, to be precise…
January 10, 2008
: Medicare participation deadline extended
Still time to participate in 2008 Medicare Part B Drug CAP
Family Planning Waiver Program changes detailed in latest ‘Update’
Join a Wisconsin Medical Society Strategic Council
Mental Health Parity Action Day set for Feb. 20
AMA steps up advertising campaign for the uninsured as elections approach
Still time to nominate doctors for Physician Citizen of the Year
Submitting influenza and pneumonia vaccinations to Medicaid—are you getting paid correctly?
BadgerCare Plus to be implemented Feb. 1
Starnes, PIC WISCONSIN prepared for your defense
Foundation announces 2008 grant awards
December 27, 2007
: State files answer to IPFCF complaint
Physician musicians in Brown County raise money for childhood safety
Dr. Luetzow appointed to AMA committee
California orders Blue Cross to stop using controversial confidentiality agreement
Vaccine administration under the Part D Program starting January 1, 2008
Frozen pipes can wreak havoc
During this season of giving…
December 17, 2007
: ALERT - HIB containing vaccine recalled
December 13, 2007
: IPFCF Board votes to not increase fees for FY 2008
Assembly takes first step toward Constitutional amendment to protect IPFCF, other funds
UnitedHealthcare clarifies notification requirements
Do you have your number?
Medical College of Wisconsin names new Dean
UW Hospital and Clinics names new CEO
Dec. 19 seminar will teach strategies to help patients quit smoking
Employer tips for holiday parties
Surgical and non-surgical modifiers—telling the whole story
Waiting to purchase long term care insurance can be costly
During this season of giving…
November 29, 2007
: Court upholds $8.4 million malpractice award
CMS cautions: Some physicans reporting Social Security Numbers in publicly-disclosed fields
Madison and Dane County Health Departments merge
Resolution deadline date for 2008 Wisconsin Medical Society Annual Meeting
Nominate a candidate for Physician Citizen of the Year
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars - Call for applications
Society seeks to file an amicus brief in the Schultz case
‘What’s New for 2008’ is just around the corner
PIC Wisconsin shows support of Society lawsuit
Kenneth M. Viste, Jr., MD, 2008 Young Physician Leadership award nominations being accepted
November 15, 2007
: Unless Congress acts, physicians face 10% Medicare payment reduction
A LETTER TO SOCIETY MEMBERS
United Healthcare to pay preventive and problem-focused visits on the same day
When ‘dolor’ means ‘pain’, and you’re not sure where to go from there
AMA urges physicians to share concerns about insurers’ profiling programs
Looking ahead for 2008
PIC WISCONSIN announces rate reduction for 2008
A semester off turned into 24 years…
November 1, 2007
: Media coverage positive in wake of lawsuit
October Journal part of global initiative
CPT code updates – What’s new for 2008
All worker’s comp carriers are not alike
Foundation donations help keep outstanding students in Wisconsin
October 18, 2007
: State budget update: Rumors of progress?
Wisconsin law restricts use of DEA numbers to intended purpose
Cash in those PIC shares pronto!
Collaboration and supervision requirements for APNPs and CRNAs
Practice management issues focus of upcoming teleconference
Dental plan options available for Society members
Contributions to Foundation benefit students
October 4, 2007
: Society prepared to protect IPFCF
President delays implementation of tamper-resistant Rx pads
Society seeks small practices to test DocSite
National Depression Screening Day October 11
Register now for PIC Wisconsin risk management session
Dane County’s ‘MedDrop’ offers safe disposal of unwanted meds
Vasudevan receives national honor
Society hires new Sr VP of Quality and Efficiency
Milwaukee Circuit Court issues latest ruling in wrongful death and medical malpractice case
Coding Symposium just 10 days away
Pick wisely: Compare operating philosophies, defense records, stability and experience
Smiles from the Class of 2011
September 20, 2007
: Tamper-resistant Rx pads required October 1
Upcoming legislative forums offer chance to share your views
Wisconsin site of Midwest Healthcare IT conference
The check could be in the mail
Litigation efforts yield nearly $7 million for Wisconsin physicians
Coding changes: Are you prepared?
Life Insurance: Taking care of personal AND professional needs
2008 Foundation event to feature the real ‘Rain Man’
September 6, 2007
: NPI Registry now available
NPI: Tips for successful claims processing
Wausau doctor takes ‘Medical Diplomacy’ seriously
Society co-sponsors 2007 Wisconsin Quality and Safety Forum in October
Physician support sought for better alternatives to toxic chemicals
APNPs must have individual insurance if prescribing independently
Tomorrow is last day to save $80
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month
Robert T. Cooney, MD Scholarship encourages rural practice
August 23, 2007
: Society launches innovative health insurance pilot for Fox Valley physicians
Your voice is needed!
Nominating Committee solicits nominees
Wisconsin Medicaid to require NDC codes for all drugs and supplies: What does this mean for you?
Participants sought for consumer education facilitator training
Medical College of Wisconsin and Children’s Research Institute establish new National Pediatric Kidney Disease Research Center
AMA launches multi-million dollar campaign to cover the uninsured
Partnership for Prescription Assistance helps more than 57,000 Wisconsin patients
Medical Examining Board decides physician supervision not required for some certified registered nurse anesthetists
Just two weeks left to save
Smiles from the Class of 2011
A Reminder…
August 9, 2007
: Statewide Physician Health Program ending; Society seeking information
Wisconsin Medicaid now collecting NPIs
NPI registry and database dissemination delayed
An Extraordinary Art Exhibit
Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation to host second annual dialogue
New federal law requires Medicaid patients’ prescriptions be written on tamper-resistant pads
Time running out for ‘early bird’ savings
Retirement Savings Shortfall
White Coat Campaign achieves goal
July 26, 2007
: Sign the petition - Stop the IPFCF raid
Proposed Medicare rule cuts physician reimbursements by 10 percent in 2008
CMS proposes eliminating fax exemption for electronic prescribing
Doctors Without Borders coming to Milwaukee
Free clinic seeks volunteers
Society members in the news
CMS publishes additional guidance on educational requirements under Deficit Reduction Act of 2005
Evaluation and Management Services series offered
Most homes are undervalued for insurance
Society members encouraged to apply for Foundation grants
July 12, 2007
: State budget: Conference Committee members named; IPFCF raid in play
Society to officially launch new Web site Monday
Don’t waste good medicine!
Physician volunteer sought for anti-global warming group
Health literacy input sought
Law allows CMS to revoke Medicare enrollment and billing privileges for physicians convicted of certain felonies
WPS Medicare Part B clarifies E/M Table of Risk
Earn up to 17 CEUs in 2½ days
CME available for ‘Medical Professional Liability Insurance: A Practitioner’s Primer’
New donor recognition wall installed
June 28, 2007
: State Senate passes budget; IPFCF raid remains - Democrats also unveil Universal Health Care Proposal
Hetsko re-elected to AMA Board of Trustees
CMS Delays Dissemination of National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) Data
Previously denied CAD mammography claims to CIGNA being accepted
Present on Admission—get your questions answered
Society member receives award from international medical association
Wisconsin Medical Society Alliance awards grant
Preventing rabies deaths
FYI from WPS: ASCA enforcement of mandatory electronic submission of Medicare Claims
Last call for PMCC course
Transform knowledge into action
PIC Wisconsin accepting registrations for networking session
Scholarship recipients announced
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