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NOTE: Physicians are urged to regularly check this document at http://www.cmanet.org for updates and additional information as the implementation of the Timely Access Regulation develops

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, which was enacted in 2009 and took full effect in February 2010, has added additional privacy and security safeguards

SDCMS “News You Can Use”— March 8, 2010 Executive Director Comment: An SDCMS delegation will be travelling to Washington, DC, next week to meet with our representatives. If you have a

Physicians face the possibility of having their claims or orders for Medicare services rejected if they are not enrolled in Medicare’s Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). If you

CMA's Regulations Quick List provides a summary and current status of significant regulations followed by CMA's Center for Medical and Regulatory Policy. The Quick List is circulated regularly on a

SDCMS "News You Can Use"— March 3, 2010 Executive Director Comments

Physicians often ask about their options with respect to Medicare participation, particularly given the uncertainty of adequate payment rates and recent congressional inaction to prevent major cuts to

Executive Director Comment: The 21% Medicare physician payment cut will take place on Monday, March 1, 2010. I am certain that come Tuesday next, we will see another in a long, sad line of

RECORDING: Medicare Seminar/Webinar TITLE: "Medicare Updates" DATE: February 17, 2010 DESCRIPTION: Topics covered include

SDCMS “News You Can Use”— February 8, 2010 Executive Director Comment: We endeavor to present relevant and compelling seminars and events for San Diego County's physicians. Here are the next

RECORDING: Practice Management Seminar / Webinar TITLE: "Treating Patients Right": Tact, Courtesy, and Etiquette in Medical Practices DATE: February 4, 2010

RECORDING: Legal Seminar / Webinar TITLE: “The Dance”: The Overlap Between the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA),and Workers’ Compensation Leave

Sunday, January 31, 2010 This was a very busy day and the first day when our full team was able to operate together. We were up for breakfast at 6 a.m. and then off to the hospital. All of the

SDCMS “News You Can Use”— January 26, 2010 Healthcare Reform (HCR) in 10 Seconds

On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake caused widespread damage on the island of Haiti, especially in the capital city of Port au Prince. Aftershocks continue to shake the island. As with