Monday, August 24, 2009

CMA & Palmetto/J1MAC News

The following information has been received by ANCO.


****CMA NEWS****
The California Medical Association (CMA) Alert was published and is available online at http://www.calphys.org/html/news.asp. This edition features:

Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of California’s Landmark Malpractice Reform Law

Health Reform Remains Hot Topic Over August Recess

Best Practices: Understanding Your Revenue Stream

Reminder – Review New Blue Shield Rates Prior to 10/1 Effective Date

Friday Is the Last Day to Request Your CPPI Patient Data

Proposed Optometrist Regulations Would Compromise Patient Safety

CDC Issues H1N1 Vaccination Recommendations

State Legislative Update

Physician EHR Case Study Chapter 2: A Spoonful of Sugar


****PALMETTO/J1MAC NEWS****
J1 Part B LCD Update
The following Part B LCDs have been revised: 3D Interpretation and
Reporting of Imaging Studies, Bone Mass Measurement, Erythropoietin
Stimulating Agents (ESA) and Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty; Percutaneous
(This LCD will be listed under Active).
http://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/providers.nsf/vMasterDID/7V3PU45345?opendocument

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