Events
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2020 QPP – Doctors and Clinicians Preview Period Ends
The Doctors and Clinicians Preview Period ends today, December 14, 2021 at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). If you haven’t previewed your 2020 Quality Payment Program (QPP) performance information already, don’t miss your chance before it’s publicly reported on clinician and group profile pages on Medicare Care Compare and in the Provider Data Catalog (PDC). You can access the secured Preview through the QPP website.
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2% Medicare Sequester Moratorium Deadline
On April 13th, 2021, Legislation was passed by Congress that extended the current 2% Medicare sequester moratorium established by the CARES Act through December 31, 2021. The previous expiration date was March 31, 2021. CMS had previously instructed all MACs to hold all claims with dates of service beginning April 1st for a short period of time as not to interfere with cash flow, in anticipation of possible Congressional action to extend the 2% sequester...
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2021 MIPS Hardship Exception Deadline
The 2021 Performance Year MIPS Promoting Interoperability Performance Category Hardship Exception and Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception is now OPEN. Submit your applications to CMS by December 31, 2021. For more information visit the MIPS Promoting Interoperability Performance Category Hardship Exception and Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception QPP webpages and link to the application.
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Close any gaps in Chronic Kidney Disease Test
Close any gaps in Chronic Kidney Disease Test by December 31, 2021 BCBS Alabama Primary Care Select providers can improve their Chronic Kidney Disease Test measure score by ensuring their attributed patients who have diabetes receive at least one of the following screenings in the current year: Albumin / Creatinine Ratio test and Basic Metabolism (BMP) test Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) test Renal Function Panel test eGFR test
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Secure Electronic Prior Authorization For Medicare Part D
CMS issued a final rule that, for the first time, requires that Part D prescription drug plans support a new electronic prior authorization transaction standard for their Part D e-prescribing programs. This new electronic prior authorization standard will allow prescribers to see that a drug is subject to prior authorization, while they are prescribing it. This policy change helps ensure that there are secure electronic transactions between prescribers and Part D plan sponsors, and that...
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CMS Adopts New eRX Standard for Part D
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that requires Part D prescription drug plans support a new electronic prior authorization transaction standard for their Part D e-prescribing programs. This new electronic prior authorization standard will allow prescribers to see that a drug is subject to prior authorization, while they are prescribing it. This policy change helps ensure that there are secure electronic transactions between prescribers and Part D plan sponsors,...
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NO SURPRISES ACT — NOTICE REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022
NO SURPRISES ACT — NOTICE REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022 For more information please visit: https://www.pyapc.com/insights/no-surprises-act-notice-requirements-effective-january-1-2022/
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Expansion of the Repetitive, Scheduled Non-Emergent Ambulance Transport (RSNAT) Prior Authorization Model
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the following implementation dates for all remaining states and territories for the nationwide expansion of the Repetitive, Scheduled Non-Emergent Ambulance Transport (RSNAT) Prior Authorization Model. The model will begin: On December 1, 2021 in Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas; No earlier than February 1, 2022 in Alabama, American Samoa, California, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Northern Mariana Islands and Tennessee; No earlier than April...
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ALOMA Conference
8th Annual Science & Management CME Conference at Ross Bridge - Birmingham February 10-13, 2022
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2022 User Conference
Save the date: February 15, 16, & 17, 2022 More details coming soon!
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2022 AL MGMA Winter Conference
2022 Winter Conference March 2-4, 2022 Hyatt Regency Birmingham, The Wynfrey Hotel For more information visit: https://www.almgma.com/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=1609&pk_association_webpage=4682
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2022 MASA Annual Meeting
When: April 8-9, 2022Where: Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa For more information please visit: https://www.alamedical.org/annualsession
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2022 AL AAP Spring Meeting & Pediatric Update
When: April 28 - May 1, 2022Where: The Lodge at Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL For more information visit: https://www.alaap.org/upcoming-meetings
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2022 ACOG Annual Spring Meeting of the Alabama and Mississippi Sections
2022 ACOG Joint Annual Spring Meeting of the Alabama and Mississippi Sections Sandestin, FL May 5-8 For more information visit: https://www.acog.org/education-and-events/meetings/2022-alabama-mississippi-section-annual-spring-meeting
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2022 BCBS Circle of Care Summit
The Lodge at Gulf State Park- Gulf Shores, AL May 12-14 Click Here for More Information "The summit, designed specifically for Primary Care Select physicians, serves as a forum for you to meet with your peers, Blue Cross representatives and industry experts. The summit offers an opportunity for Blue Cross to share program updates and to highlight your efforts to improve primary care through innovation. This year's summit will be held both virtually and in...
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2022 AL AAFP Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium
2022 AL AAFP Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium June 23-26, 2022 Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort For more information visit: https://alabamafamilyphysicians.org/
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New Telehealth Rules for Alabama
New Telehealth Rules for Alabama effective July 11, 2022 For more information visit: https://www.birminghammedicalnews.com/news.php?viewStory=3894
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2022 ALOMA 32nd Annual Emerald Coast Conference
2022 ALOMA 32nd Annual Emerald Coast Conference July 28-31, 2022 Hilton Sandestin Beach & Golf Resort in Destin, FL For more information visit: https://aloma.org/meetinginfo.php
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2022 MGMA AL Summer Conference
2022 MGMA AL Summer Conference August 3-5, 2022 Sandestin Beach & Golf Resort, Village of Baytowne Wharf - Destin, FL For more information visit: https://www.almgma.com/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=1609&pk_association_webpage=4683
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Labor Day
MediSYS Offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day!
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Front Desk Tools Webinar
Register today (link below) to save your spot! When: September 7th at 11:30 AM Where: Online via GoToWebinar To Register Click Here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6228751388803922704 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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2022 AL-AAP Annual Meeting & Fall Pediatric Update
2022 AL-AAP Annual Meeting & Fall Pediatric Update September 9-11 at the Ross Bridge Resort in Birmingham AND Via Zoom! https://www.alaap.org/upcoming-meetings
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Important Fall 2022 DX Coding Updates – Presented by Kim Huey
Approved for 1 CEU from the American Academy of Professional Coders! Where: Online - Registration HERE! Who: Presented by Kim Huey, MJ, CHC, CPC, CCS-P, PCS, CPCO, COC What: Kim will cover the New ICD-10-CM codes effective 10/1/2022 – including expansion of codes for dementia, endometriosis, hematologic disorders, short stature. She will also go over changes in the ICD-10-CM guidelines and Coding Clinic guidance!