Reminder: Deadline to register for CURES is July 1, 2016 Under California law, all individuals practicing in California who possess both a state regulatory board license authorized to prescribe, dispense, furnish or order controlled substances and a Drug Enforcement Administration Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (DEA Certificate) must register to use the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) by July 1, 2016. The California Medical Association (CMA) has compiled a list of educational materials to familiarize physicians with the registration process and key features of the newly upgraded system, CURES 2.0. These resources are available at www.cmanet.org/cures. Physicians who experience ... April 18, 2016 General Webinars, CURES, Drug Prescribing 0 0 Comment Read More »
Register today for CMA webinar on how to get involved (or more involved) in organized medicine The California Medical Association (CMA) will host a webinar on CMA’s recently reformed physician governance structure and how members can get involved in organized medicine on Wednesday, February 10, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. This webinar will be presented by CMA Speaker of the House of Delegates, Theodore M. Mazer, M.D. Dr. Mazer is a board-certified otolaryngologist who has been working in a small, solo practice in San Diego for more than 25 years. Dr. Mazer will present information on the new year-round resolutions process; becoming a member of the House ... February 9, 2016 General Webinars, CMA Policy 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMS to hold webinars for providers on updates to the Physician Compare website The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a series of one-hour webinars about recent updates to the Physician Compare website and future plans for public reporting, including benchmark and star ratings. The Affordable Care Act required CMS to create a website that would allow consumers to search for and compare physicians and other health care professionals who provide Medicare services. That site—the "Physician Compare" website, initially launched in 2010—provides contact information, specialties and clinical training, hospital affiliations, and group practice information. In 2014, the website also began phasing ... February 1, 2016 Medicare CMS, Medicare, Webinars, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMA to relaunch webinar program; first program on meaningful use scheduled for Jan. 13 Beginning in January, the California Medical Association (CMA) will relaunch its full webinar program, featuring two to three subjects each month. Geared toward both physicians and their staff, the topics will range from everyday practice management—including contracting with payors, claims and reimbursement, and customer service—to timely issues such as MACRA, meaningful use, CMA governance and HIPAA compliance, among many others. The webinars will take place during the lunch hour, from 12 to 1 p.m. Kicking off the new year and start of the 2016 webinar program will be "Patient Engagement ... December 7, 2015 General Patient Education, Webinars, Meaningful Use 0 0 Comment Read More »
ICD-10 less than two weeks away; are you ready? With less than two weeks until the implementation of ICD-10, practices should be in the final stages of preparation and training for conversion to the new code set on October 1, 2015. The California Medical Association (CMA) has a number of resources to help members prepare. ICD-10 Transition Guide: This guide will help practices of all sizes successfully make the switch to the new ICD-10 coding system. It answers frequently asked questions and includes CMA’s ICD-10 Transition Preparation Checklist to help ensure the transition is a smooth one. The guide ... September 23, 2015 Managed Care Practice Resources, ICD-10, Webinars 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMS to hold webinars for providers on Physician Compare website The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a series of one-hour webinars about public quality reporting and the Physician Compare website. The Affordable Care Act required CMS to create a website that would allow consumers to search for and compare physicians and other health care professionals who provide Medicare services. That site—the "Physician Compare" website, initially launched in 2010—provides contact information, specialties and clinical training, hospital affiliations and group practice information. In 2014, the website also began phasing in physician quality data from the Physician Quality Reporting System ... August 17, 2015 Managed Care, Medi-Cal, Medicare CMS, Quality Reporting, Webinars, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 0 0 Comment Read More »
United Healthcare to host webinars about its Premium Designation Program for contracted physicians At the request of the California Medical Association, United Healthcare (UHC) is inviting physicians and practice administrators to attend a special webinar presentation about its Premium Designation program in California. The webinars will be offered in mid-November and will provide an overview on the background and methodologies of the Premium Designation program and allow physicians an opportunity to ask specific questions they may have. The webinars will take place on the following dates and times. Participants will need to register with UHC prior to attending. Click the registration links below ... November 10, 2014 Managed Care Insurance/Reimbursement, Managed Care, Webinars, United Healthcare 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMS offering webcasts on ICD-10 clinical documentation requirements The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering a series of webcasts for small physician practices regarding clinical documentation requirements instituted for the transition to ICD-10. Available webcasts in the ICD-10 Documentation and Coding Concepts series include orthopedics, cardiology, pediatrics, obstetric and gynecology, and family practice and internal medicine. For more information, future events and to access the webcasts, please visit www.roadto10.org (click “webcasts” in the left margin). August 8, 2014 Medi-Cal, Medicare Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, ICD-10, Webinars, CMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
Noridian offering webinars for practices Noridian, the Medicare Administrative Contractor for California, has scheduled a series of one-hour webinars during the month of August. Topics include common errors, global surgery and a series of three webinars titled “Climbing The Ladder To Success.” (For details on each workshop, click on the title.) Continuing education units are offered for most workshops. August 8, 2014 Medicare Noridian, Webinars, Medicare 0 0 Comment Read More »
Anthem Blue Cross to host webinars on its exchange products Anthem Blue Cross is inviting physicians to attend a series of special one-hour presentations about their products being offered under Covered California, the state's health benefit exchange. The webinars will be offered in late April and how to confirm participation status, overview of their exchange/mirror product provider networks, plan names, enrollment periods, covered benefits, sample ID cards, risk adjustment and provider resources. Dates and times for the webinars are Tuesday, April 22, from 2-3 p.m., and Tuesday, April 29, from 2-3 p.m. Participants do not need to register to attend, but ... April 4, 2014 General Webinars, Anthem Blue Cross, Covered California, Health Insurance Exchange 0 0 Comment Read More »
