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Palmetto GBA has issued letters to many physician practices as part of a Service-Specific Probe that every Medicare Administrative Contractor is required to conduct.
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Groups of individuals and businesses that hold health insurance policies with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina have filed a class action lawsuit in federal court against both BCBSNC and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. The complaint highlights BCBSNC’s dominance in state health insurance markets and alleges violations of federal antitrust laws and unlawful restraint of trade under state law.
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Starting this week, the AMA is launching a grassroots initiative to generate public support for Congressional passage of H.R. 1700 and S. 1042, the Medicare Patient Empowerment Act.
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Proposed Stage 2 requirements for eligible professionals and hospitals to qualify to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid electronic health record incentive program were released last evening by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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In This Issue
CMS EHR Information Center to Extend Hours Saturday Before February 29 Deadline
Physician Groups call for Changes in Proposed Rule for PPACA Sunshine Provisions
Photo ID Now Required for Certain Controlled Substances
TIP Sheet Offers Help for Handling Physician Ratings by Health Plans
NCMS Foundation Webinar: It Takes a Region Working Together to Transform Healthcare
NCMS Foundation Assists Roxboro Practice in Achieving PCMH Recognition
Learn How to Turn Meaningful Use into Productive Use
CMS to Hold Medicare Shared Savings and Advance Payment Model Provider Call
NCMS Member Resource Center FAQ of the Week: Finance Charges on Unpaid Balances
NCMS PAC Spotlight: Craig Burkhart, MD
Nominations Wanted for NCMS Leadership Positions
Nominees Sought For NCMS Physician Community Service Award
Nominations Needed for NCMS Anderson Award
NCMS Remembers George Moore
Well Wishes for Bulletin Editor Mike Edwards
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Learning Opportunities Center
NCMS Dues Deductibility Statement
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