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  • 2021 GC3 Conference- HIMSS Gulf Coast Chapters

    The annual GC3 Conference returns to Alabama in 2021! Presented by the Alabama, Louisiana, & Mississippi Chapters of HIMSS! Where: Mobile, AL When: November 17-19, 2021 This event includes educational sessions, networking opportunities, and vendor exhibits. Wednesday Nov. 17, 2021 - Pre-Conference Symposium in the afternoon Thursday Nov. 18, 2021 - Full day of educational sessions; vendor hall open; networking reception Friday Nov. 19, 2021 - Morning educational sessions View the Agenda Register Here

  • ImmPRINT Downtime

    Alabama Department of Public Health Immunization Registry (ImmPRINT), will be down an entire day on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 for database maintenance. The production web services will also be down during this time, any HL7 messages received by ImmPRINT during the down time will NOT be processed due to capacity constraints. ADPH will send a notification once the database maintenance is complete, but they highly recommend you hold the HL7 messages on Tuesday, November 23,...
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  • 2020 MIPS DEADLINE

    2020 MIPS Targeted Review and Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Applications DEADLINE For more information visit: https://qpp.cms.gov/mips/exception-applications?py=2020

  • UHC Medical Paper PRAs Deadline

    Effective Dec. 10, 2021, for most* UnitedHealthcare plans in the region, we will no longer print and mail paper provider remittance advice (PRAs) for medical claims to network health care professionals and facilities (primary and ancillary) in the following states: Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Wisconsin* For more information visit: https://www.uhcprovider.com/en/resource-library/news/2021-network-bulletin-featured-articles/0921-pra-mailings.html  

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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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  • 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

  • 2022 User Conference

    Save the date: February 15, 16, & 17, 2022 More details coming soon!

  • 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  

  • 2022 MASA Annual Meeting

    When: April 8-9, 2022Where: Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa For more information please visit: https://www.alamedical.org/annualsession

  • 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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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Labor Day

    MediSYS Offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day!

  • 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.    

  • 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!    

  • MIPS Last Day to Begin 90 Day Period for IA and PI Categories

    Last day to begin data collection for a continuous 90-day performance period for the improvement activities and Promoting Interoperability performance categories in the 2022 performance period. If you haven’t started your performance period for these categories, you must do so by no later than October 3. Note: Most, but not all, improvement activities have a continuous 90-day performance period, but several improvement activities require completion of modules where there’s a year-long or alternate performance period. The performance period is...
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  • BCBS of AL Blue Forum – Mobile

    October 18, 2022 Mobile, AL at The Battle House Renaissance Register at: https://events.bizzabo.com/BlueForum2022/home

  • Last Day to Request MIPS Targeted Review for 2021

    October 21st is the last day to request a MIPS targeted review for your 2021 performance year feedback, including your MIPS final score and payment adjustment factor(s). Only submit a targeted review request if you believe there’s an error in your MIPS performance feedback. Note: CMS will only consider targeted reviews submitted by 8 p.m. ET.

  • National Nurse Practitioner Week

    National Nurse Practitioner Week is held annually to celebrate these exceptional health care providers and to remind lawmakers of the importance of removing outdated barriers to practice so nurse practitioners (NPs) will be allowed to practice to the full extent of their experience and education. November 13-19, 2022 For more information visit: https://www.aanp.org/about/about-the-american-association-of-nurse-practitioners-aanp/media/np-week  

  • 2022 AAFP Fall Forum

    When: December 10th and 11th Where: At the Westin Birmingham 2221 Richard Arrington Junior Blvd North Birmingham, AL 35203, US For more information visit: https://alabamafamilyphysicians.org/2022-fall-forum/  

  • MediSYS Office Closed

    MediSYS will be closed on Friday, December 23rd, 2022 in observance of the holidays.

  • MediSYS Office Closed

    MediSYS will be closed on Monday, December 26th, 2022 in observance of the holidays.

  • MIPS Deadlines

    Last day of the 2022 performance year, after which clinicians will no longer be able to collect data for the year. QPP Exception Application window closes at 8 p.m. ET for MIPS eligible clinicians participating in traditional MIPS or the APM Performance Pathway (APP) who want to submit a MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances exception application or MIPS Promoting Interoperability Performance Category Hardship exception application for the 2022 performance year.

  • Medicare Part D EPCS Compliance Deadline

    For more information please visit the CMS Fact Sheet Here: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/calendar-year-cy-2022-medicare-physician-fee-schedule-final-rule The new compliance date for the Medicare Part D EPCS Requirement is January 1, 2023. CMS has delayed the start date for compliance actions to January 1, 2023, in response to stakeholder feedback. They are also delaying the start date for compliance actions for Part D prescriptions written for beneficiaries in long-term care facilities to January 1, 2025. We will initially enforce compliance by...
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  • Appropriate Use Criteria Program Implementation Date

    NOTICE: The EDUCATIONAL AND OPERATIONS TESTING PERIOD for the AUC Program has been extended beyond CY 2021. There are no payment consequences associated with the AUC program during the Educational and Operations Testing Period. We encourage stakeholders to use this period to learn, test and prepare for the AUC program. The payment penalty phase will begin on the later of January 1, 2023 or the January 1 that follows the declared end of the public...
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  • COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Extension

    Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) once again renewed the public health emergency (PHE) for COVID-19. Effective October 13th, 2022, the declaration lasts for the duration of the emergency or 90 days (January 11, 2023) but may be extended again by the Secretary. Congress must be notified of the declaration within 48 hours, and relevant agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, and Federal Bureau of Investigation, must be kept informed. CMS is...
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  • Birmingham User Conference

    REGISTRATION IS CLOSED When: Tuesday, February 7th Registration begins at 8:30 AM, Conference begins at 9:00 AM Where: Birmingham Botanical Gardens  

  • Huntsville User Conference

    REGISTRATION IS CLOSED When: Tuesday, February 14th Registration begins at 8:30 AM, Conference begins at 9:00 AM Where: The Jackson Center, 6001 Moquin Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806  

  • Fairhope User Conference

    REGISTRATION IS CLOSED When: Wednesday, February 15th Registration begins at 8:30 AM, Conference begins at 9:00 AM Where: Holiday Inn Express in Fairhope  

  • Montgomery User Conference

    REGISTRATION IS CLOSED When: Tuesday, February 21st Registration begins at 8:30 AM, Conference begins at 9:00 AM Where: Landmark Church  

  • VIRTUAL User Conference

    REGISTRATION IS CLOSED! When: Thursday, February 23rd - Conference begins at 9:00 AM Where: VIRTUAL - register to get a link to join!  

  • ALMGMA Winter Conference

    ALMGMA Winter Conference March 1-3, 2023 Hyatt Regency Birmingham More details coming soon!

  • MASA Annual Session

    When: April 28-29, 2023Where:  Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville For more information visit - https://www.alamedical.org/annualsession

  • 2023 BCBS of AL Circle of Care Summit

    About the Event The Circle of Care Summit, designed specifically for Primary Care Select physicians and Select extenders, 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 highlight your efforts to improve primary care through innovation. Location Huntsville Marriott at the Space & Rocket Center, 5 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805 When May 4-6,...
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  • 2023 ACOG Annual Spring Meeting of the Alabama and Mississippi Sections

    About This Event This family-friendly and educational long weekend will be filled with good food, good friends, and good times. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy salty breezy days, sandy toes, and beautiful sunsets, all while getting the latest updates in obstetrics and gynecology alongside your colleagues. This meeting boasts a number of highlights, including a postgraduate program focused on gynecologic oncology as well as several family-friendly events. There will be a welcome reception on...
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  • 2023 AL AAP Spring Meeting & Pediatric Update

    About This Event Alabama Chapter-AAP members and other pediatric healthcare providers, join the Chapter for its signature event, the Spring Meeting & Pediatric Update!  In 2023, we are delighted to host pediatricians from throughout the state and region once again at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, AL, this time on Memorial Day weekend! This will be a fantastic time to reconnect with one another and get top-notch pediatric CME at the...
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  • 2023 AAFP Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium

    About This Event Make plans to join us June 22nd to the 25th at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort for the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians 2023 Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Earn up to 15 hours of CME by attending our 2023 Annual Meeting. We will once again offer the 2-hour Controlled Substance Prescribing session Saturday from 10:45-12:45 pm. These courses have been approved for the new DEA MATE requirements. You can view...
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  • 33RD Annual ALOMA Emerald Coast Conference

    About This Event We are excited to announce our Summer CME Meeting at the Hilton Sandestin Beach & Golf Resort. This meeting will offer 25 Category 1-A CME Credits. Location Hilton Sandestin Beach & Golf Resort in Destin, FL When July 26 - 30, 2023 For more information visit: https://aloma.org/meetinginfo.php?id=14&ts=1677267331  

  • 2023 AL MGMA Summer Conference

    About This Event Alabama MGMA is a state organization dedicated to serving the unique needs of practice executives. MGMA/Alabama recognizes the value and importance of your marketing dollar. We offer unique opportunities to connect with medical practice leaders from across Alabama, with over 750 members exclusively focused in medical practice management. Location Sandestin Beach & Golf Resort, Village of Baytowne Wharf - Destin, FL When August 2-4, 2023 For more information visit: Alabama MGMA (almgma.com)

  • BCBS Blue Forum: Mobile

    SAVE THE DATE! When: September 28 Where: Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel, 64 South Water Street, Mobile More details to come closer to the date!

  • BCBS Blue Forum: Montgomery

    SAVE THE DATE! When: October 5 Where: Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center at Capitol Hill, 2500 Legends Circle, Prattville More details to come closer to the date!