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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has adopted sweeping changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, but one healthcare group says many practices won't be able to meet the rule's implementation deadline. How will the new rule affect your practice?
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Can you afford to miss this meeting?
The Business of Medicine Summit (Philadelphia, Feb 23-24 2013) is a CME-CERTIFIED meeting focused on the practical aspects of running a successful practice. Presented by nationally-recognized experts, topics will include practice management, electronic health records, risk management, healthcare reform and health policy, reimbursement, corporate tax structure, and many other topics focused on supporting today's and tomorrow's physicians and medical practices.Visit:
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The American College of Physicians wants the next stage of the meaningful use of EHRs to focus more on improvements in patients' health instead of just functional measures. Find out what else the organization is recommending.
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Patients who have difficulty contacting their primary care provider after hours are more likely to visit an emergency department than are patients who can easily reach their doctors, according to a new study. Find out what the authors say needs to change.
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Web seminar: Learn how to maximize EHR incentive payments
Presented by Medical Economics. Includes 4 methods for reporting PQRS information, the best method for your practice, and how to optimize data submission for CMS compliance.
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Posting patient photos on your practice's Web site without their consent, or pictures of yourself behaving unprofessionally on a social media site, could trigger an investigation by your state medical board. Learn what other cyber activities could land you in hot water.
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Join physicians from around the country to address the most pressing economic issues facing office-based practices at The Business of Medicine 2nd Annual Summit, Feb. 23-24 in Philadelphia. Attendees can earn up to 15 CMEs.
Topics feature:
• Payment Reform/Models
• Patient Centered Medical Homes, ACOs
• EHRs and Medicare's Meaningful Use Incentives
• Reimbursement strategies
• Risk Management
• Corporate Tax Structure
• Building practice efficiencies
» To register go to bizmedicine.org
The 2013 summit is sponsored by The Jefferson School of Population Health and the Institute for Continuing Healthcare Education, in consultation with the American College of Physicians, and in partnership with Medical Economics.
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