HOT BULLETINS

 

  PCP (Primary Care and Psychiatry) HELP LINE ListServ

  • To create a better environment for communication about mental health issues and medical issues between physicians.  We hope that this listserv will provide a source of information and help for our BCMA/MPS primary care members.  This is listserv is for members only.

Assignment of Benefits

  • As finally enacted, Senate Bill 314 (Health Insurance - Assignment of Benefits and Reimbursement of Nonpreferred Providers) applies to PPO insurance policies issued, delivered or renewed, on or after July 1, 2011.  The new law shall remain in effect for 5 years and at the end of September 30, 2015 shall be abrogated unless renewed.  The Bill requires an insurer to recognize an Assignment of Benefits (AOB) and to send the insurance payment directly to the physician who accepts AOB

American Medical Association Mobile Application: 

  • The AMA today introduced its first mobile application, a reference tool to enable physicians to quickly find appropriate CPT E/M billing codes.

HealthCareandYou.org 

  • The AMA is joining with other organizations in launching of a new online tool to provide all Americans with information on the health reform law.  

Medicare Recovery Audits

Medical Records Copying Charges

Swine Flu:  

  • Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Swine Flu Information Page

MD Rx Card:   

  • Discount Prescription Assistance Cards. 

  • MedChi is expanding support for Maryland's free discount drug card program.  

  • The Maryland Rx Card provides savings of up to 75% on prescription drugs at local pharmacies.  

  • This program has no restrictions to membership, no income requirements, no age limitations

BCO Delegation Fundraisers: 

  • Please take a moment to review the listing and plan to attend a fundraiser.

HIV Counseling, Testing and Referral: 

  • A Toolkit for Physicians: December 2009 Maryland issued new requirements for HIV Reporting.