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Top Stories | November 20, 2008

Physician shortage threatens access

A new survey on the growing shortage of doctors from The Physicians’ Foundation reports that almost half—more than 150,000 physicians—say they intend to cut back on patients or retire.

MMA has tools to fight the payment cycle squeeze

Physicians frustrated by the difficulty of keeping their practices ahead financially have a new set of tools from an MMA-endorsed provider of business office solutions.

Baskets of Care Steering Committee needs physicians

Two MMA physician representatives (primary care and non-primary care) are needed to serve on the 14-member state Baskets of Care Steering Committee.

Physician needed on Health Care Home group

One MMA physician representative is needed to serve on the state Health Care Home Certification Standards Work Group.

Input sought on defining 'community benefit'

The Minnesota Department of Health is seeking public input on what types of health plan activities should be considered “community benefit” for purpose of their nonprofit status.

Sen. Baucus submits session's first health plan

Senate Finance Committee Chair Max Baucus, D-Montana, last week submitted the outlines of a health care reform plan in what is expected to be a busy season.

2009's CPT update to be conducted by teleconference

This year's CPT coding updates will be offered as four lunch-and-learn telecon-ferences, enabling all the coders in your office to hear the changes for one low price.

 

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'Demystifying E-Prescribing' set for Dec. 2

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e-Prescribing webinar to be held Nov. 19

BMP posts vacancies for three congressional districts

Events

Nov 21 'Approaches to Engaging Patients'
Nov 22 'The Emotional Consequences of Casual Sex'
Dec 5-7 Managing Ophthalmic Challenges
Dec 6 African World AIDS Day
Dec 8 Tobacco Law Center: 2009 Legislative Preview
Jan 14-17

6th Annual Mayo Hematology Symposium

 

2009 CPT Coding Updates

Dec 2 - E/M

Dec 4 - Surgery

Dec 9 - Medicine

 

 
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