New Anthem Anesthesia Policy Can Have Blinding Consequences A policy change made by health insurer Anthem, Inc. could result in increased risk for many patients – up to and including blindness – if not immediately rescinded, according to physicians’ groups. Physicians’ groups call for immediate halt to recent policy limiting use of anesthesia during cataract surgery February 5, 2018 CMA Anesthesia, Anthem, Blindness, Policies 0 0 Comment Read More »
Tell Congress Not to Cut Medicare Physician Payments in FY 2018 Spending Bill This budget legislation will be voted on in both the House and Senate no later than Thursday, so it is vital that you and your physician members express your opposition as soon as possible. February 5, 2018 Medicare AMA 0 0 Comment Read More »
SFMMS Turns 150 Today! On this day in 1868, 57 physicians came together to form the San Francisco Medical Society, the first permanent local medical society in the West February 4, 2018 150th 150th, SFMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
ONC Webinar on the Draft Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) Please join ONC for a webinar that will provide an overview of the Draft Trusted Exchange Framework and question and answer session with ONC Principal Deputy National Coordinator Genevieve Morris. February 2, 2018 AMA ONC, Webinar 0 0 Comment Read More »
IMQ/PACE Platinum Training Program For Physician Leaders This physician friendly program provides the tools and knowledge physicians need to succeed in leadership roles. The IMQ/PACE course combines IMQ’s expertise in medical staff matters with PACE’s expertise in communication and assessment. January 31, 2018 IMQ IMQ, Physician Leadership, Training 0 0 Comment Read More »
