Academy of Medicine elections

The Academy will soon begin preparing for its 2010–2011 Council elections. Any Active member in good standing who is interested in serving on this year's Nominating Committee or who may be interested in running for a Council position should contact Donna Gilliam at 513-421-7010, ext. 318 or e-mail her at dgilliam@academyofmedicine.org.

2010 Medical Directory orders

The latest edition of the Medical Directory of Greater Cincinnati will be available in late February. Pre-orders are currently being accepted. Please use the form here to order your copy(ies) today.

Physician volunteers needed in Haiti

The American Medical Association reports that the need for physician volunteers in Haiti is significant and will continue for several months. The AMA, through the NDLS™ Disaster Volunteer Registry, is assisting in coordinating the deployment of physicians willing to volunteer with federal and private sector response organizations. Please note that the health care infrastructure in Haiti has suffered considerable damage, and physician volunteers must be prepared to provide care in a physically challenging, austere, resource-constrained environment. For more information go to www.ama-assn.org/go/haiti-volunteer.

Regulatory issues

  • Medicare Recovery Audits are here
    Through its national recovery audit contractor (RAC) program, Medicare has hired contractors to examine medical records and identify overpayments and underpayments. In this region, the contractor is CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. RAC is a permanent, national program mandated by Congress. For more information, go to www.osma.org/rac.
  • Consultation code changes
    As of January 1, 2010, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) consultation codes (ranges 99241–99245 and 99251–99255) are no longer recognized for Medicare Part B payment in the Medicare fee-for-service program. For details on the change go to www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/MM6740.pdf. For information on how the policy change may be affecting other payers’ reimbursement go to www.osma.org/tools-resources/reimbursement-payer-assistance/information-on-major-payers-in-ohio.

    Save-the-date

    The Academy is hosting a group outing to Great American Ballpark on Sunday, June 27, for the Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Indians game. Watch for more details here and in Academy's newsletter Cincinnati Medicine Digest.

    Cincinnati Medicine Digest – January 2010 Issue

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