"News You Can Use" <> March 13, 2017 Hello Physicians: Click here to watch my latest video update, recorded last Wednesday, March 8. In it I discuss the American Health Care Act (AHCA), introduced by House Republicans on March 6 (0.11); AMA’s position on the AHCA (0.53); CMA’s position on the AHCA (1.02); Dr. Ted Mazer discussing the AHCA on KUSI (1:14); 2-1-1 San Diego featured in our February San Diego Physician magazine (1:50); the San Diego Hunger Coalition, to be featured in our March magazine (3:16); and how you can get more involved with your SDCMS ... March 14, 2017 AHCA, Meaningful Use, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Member Social ACA, AHCA, Meaningful Use 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" <> September 29, 2016 PHYSICIANS: Click here to watch my fifth video recording — this one four minutes long — where I talk about five items: Yes on 56 campaign supplies are available at SDCMS; last chance to sign up for this Saturday ’s Sunset 5K Run / Walk at Fletcher Cove; please help the County by taking their 15-minute survey to gauge your knowledge of vector-borne diseases; our Nov. 3 physician social, and our Dec. 1 Medicare seminar / webinar. As always, let me know how we can help (email me at President@SDCMS.org), ... October 3, 2016 Infectious Disease, Medicare, Member Social, Prop. 56 Physician Social, Sunset 5K Run/Walk, Vector-borne Diseases 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" <> June 10, 2016 Physicians: Let me know what you think of the new “News You Can Use” format. Our goal is to come up with a structure and taxonomy that allows you to dive in, get what you need, and continue on with your busy schedules as quickly as possible. Email me at Hegyi@SDCMS.org, and we'll adjust to fit your needs. Thanks for being a member! — Paul Hegyi, CEO, SDCM WHAT TO KNOW … The End of Life Option Act Took Effect Yesterday • CLICK HERE ... June 10, 2016 Medi-Cal, Medicare, Member Social, PAS / PAD Aid in Dying, Quality Reporting Programs 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" <> February 4, 2016 CONTENTS Register Today for Our March 10 Medicare Updates 2016 Seminar / Webinar Your Member Services Quiz Zika Virus Resources Report Your Patients’ Blood Pressure Readings as Part of Love Your Heart Day on Thursday, February 11 Apply for a Meaningful Use Exception by March 15 Are You Aware of the Meaningful Use Measures Changes? Noridian Posts Updated Medicare Physician Fee Schedule AMA Publishes Guide ... February 5, 2016 Medicare, Public Health Zika Virus 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" <> June 16, 2015 CONTENTS Announcing Our Apple Watch Winner You Have Until Midnight on June 19 to Complete Your Top Docs 2015 Ballot Can’t Figure Out That Leadership Thing? Medicare-eligible Physicians Must Apply for a 2016 Hardship Exception by July 1 to Avoid a 2016 Medicare Payment Adjustment Your Member Services Quiz Supreme Court Rules Against Delayed Lawsuits, Damages Medi-Cal to Delay Payments for Two Weeks in June ... June 16, 2015 CMA Benefits, Meaningful Use, Medi-Cal, Medicare Medi-Cal, Top Docs, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
Special SDCMS “News You Can Use” <> It's Finally Over: The SGR Is Dead! Thursday, April 16, 2015 After a decade of battling, the U.S. Senate, in a whopping vote of 92–8, passed HR 2 on Tuesday, the monumental, bipartisan Medicare SGR Payment Reform and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Act — both Senators Feinstein and Boxer voted in the affirmative. Two weeks ago, the U.S. House of Representatives adopted the legislation in a landslide vote of 392–37. A 21% cut to physicians’ Medicare payments was set to take place on April 15. Instead, HR 2 provides positive annual payment updates of 0.5% starting ... April 16, 2015 Medicare, SGR SGR 0 0 Comment Read More »