Over 26 percent of solo docs may close their practices

February 18, 2010 - Chelsey Ledue, Associate Editor, HEALTHCARE FINANCE NEWS

CAMBRIDGE, MA – Over 26 percent of respondents to a poll on Sermo, the world’s largest online community for physicians, have admitted they had been forced to close, or are considering closing, their solo practice.  More...

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Ohio Part B Carrier Crossover Claims Not Transmitted

February 8, 2010

Some crossover claims are not being transmitted to secondary insurers.  The transmission problems began on or around January 21, 2010.  More...

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Obama budget freezes physicians' Medicare pay for 10 years

By Doug Trapp, amednews staff. Posted Feb. 8, 2010.

If Congress follows the White House proposal, $371 billion would go toward reversing planned annual cuts but would not increase Medicare rates.  More...

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Obama admits health care overhaul may die on hill

By Erica Werner, Associated Press Writer - Saturday, February 6, 2010

Washington - No, maybe he can't?  President Barack Obama who insisted he would succeed where other presidents had failed to fix the nation's health care system, now concedes the effort may die in Congress.  More...

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New resources help prepare your practice to implement the 5010 standard transactions

American Medical Association - Feb. 1, 2010

Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, physicians will be required to use an updated version of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) electronic standard transactions, commonly known as “5010.” To help you prepare for this compliance deadline, the AMA is developing a series of six fact sheets on what physician practices need to know in order to successfully implement the 5010 electronic standard transactions.  More...

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Meet POMAA's Nov/Dec Featured Member

Jody Longbrake, CHCO, CAPPM, CMSR, EFPM, CPM-HCS

Ms. Longbrake has over 20 years of experience in leadership and developing strategies that enhance the patient and employee experience.

Jody is looking forward to going to POMAA's 2010 Annual National Conference in New Orleans, LA and meeting many of the managers she corresponds with on POMAA's listserv.

You may read Ms. Longbrake's complete bio in our Nov/Dec 2009 newsletter, POMAA News.

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POMAA Introduces its 2010 National Advisory Board - January 2010

POMAA's 2010 National Advisory Board will begin meeting in January to go over our 2010 National Conference.  The 2010 board consists of practice managers and administrators from various states across the U.S.  Remaining on the board from 2009 are: Charlene Burgett, Wendy Buckler, Carla Hannibal, Becke Umberger, and Jennifer Wilkes.  Joining the board for 2010 are: Sandie Choucair, Kristin Harbaugh, Denys Meade, and Tammie Womack. 

In addition to serving on POMAA's 2010 National Advisory Board, Jennifer Wilkes has also been named POMAA's Association Director.  Please help POMAA in congratulating our 2010 board members.

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Nations 1st Health Security Strategy Released

January 7, 2010

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the release of the nation's first Health Security Strategy, which focuses on the citizens of America and their health in the event of a large-scale emergency.

To view the 48 page document, please click here.

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POMAA's 2009 Medical Practice of the Year

Emmitsburg Osteopathic Primary Care Center, Inc. based in Emmitsburg, MD was the recipient of POMAA's 2009 Medical Practice of the Year Award.  POMAA was proud to give this award to EOPCC due to their outstanding contributions to the community.  EOPCC is a nonprofit physician practice owned by Dr. Bonita Portier with Kristin Harbaugh, CPM-HRS as their practice manager.  You may visit their website by clicking here.

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Meet POMAA's 2010 National Conference Speakers

We have secured some great nationally known speakers for our 2010 National Conference such as: Lon Kieffer, Laura Sachs Hills, Wendy Lipton-Dibner, Owen Dahl and Don Self.  To meet all of our speakers, visit our Meet the Speakers web page...