Get the MMA member discount for iPhone Epocrates
MINNEAPOLIS, January 11, 2010 - Epocrates Essential Deluxe is now available for the iPhone and the iTouch.
The Minnesota Medical Association is partnering with Epocrates to bring members a 25 percent discount on all Epocrates software products. Epocrates has also added Medicare Part D formularies.
Blue Cross alerts some providers of laptop theft
MINNEAPOLIS, November 6, 2009 - An MMA inquiry has revealed that in late October BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota alerted nearly 1,400 providers (including approximately 55 physicians) of the theft of a Blue Cross Blue Shield Association laptop computer that contained personally identifying information.
FTC Delays Enforcement of “Red Flags Rule” to June 2010
MINNEAPOLIS, October 29, 2009 - The Federal Trade Commission has delayed enforcement of the "Red Flag Rule” until on June 1, 2010. Enforcement of the Rule has been delayed to give creditors and financial institutions additional time in which to develop and implement written identity theft prevention programs.
Use this formulary exemption form
MINNEAPOLIS, October 8, 2009 - Earlier this year, Terry Clark, M.D., a pulmonologist and member of SMDC Health System’s Board of Directors in Duluth, worked with lawmakers to craft a bill that would create a uniform electronic system for obtaining prior authorization for formulary exemptions.
H1N1billing basics
MINNEAPOLIS, October 7, 2009 - To expedite billing and payment for H1N1 vaccine administration, the Medicare program and AMA have developed new and updated codes.
MN physicians represented at e-health conference
MINNEAPOLIS, September 30, 2009 – The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) was part of a state team participating in a National Governors’ Association conference in Washington, D.C., Sept. 24-25.
Security breach? Rule says notify your patients
MINNEAPOLIS, September 29, 2009 – New regulations that went into effect this month require all physicians who are covered by HIPAA to notify patients if there are breaches of security involving their medical information.
MMA enhances Website
MINNEAPOLIS, September 23, 2009 - The MMA has enhanced its website with new online payment features. Online payment may be particularly convenient for members who personally pay their dues
Clinics need to use updated patient records notice
MINNEAPOLIS, August 13, 2009 - The Minnesota Department of Health has updated the notice that physicians must provide patients regarding physician practices and patient rights to accessing medical records.
'Red flags' Rule enforcement delayed
MINNEAPOLIS,July 30, 2009 - The Federal Trade Commission has pushed back the deadline for enforcing the red flags rules to November 1. The purpose of the three month delay is to give small businesses and other creditors more time to implement the rules.