Medi-Cal PCP Rate Increase The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) will soon be implementing rate increases for primary care physicians who treat Medicaid patients, as authorized under the Affordable Care Act. In order to see the bump in pay, providers must first attest to their eligibility. According to DHCS, less than half of eligible providers have completed the brief self-attestation process as of September 24. September 27, 2013 Payment, Physician Resource Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal provider attestation, Medi-Cal PCP rate increase 0 0 Comment Read More »
SFDPH Health Advisory: Meningococcal Disease Two cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) have been diagnosed in San Francisco, with onset of symptoms on 9/14/13 and 9/16/13. SFDPH has issued a health advisory on September 20, 2013 and ask all clinicians to report suspected cases of meningococcal disease. September 27, 2013 Physician Resource, Public Health, SF Dept of Public Health health advisory, Meningococcal disease, SFDPH, SFDPH Health Advisory 0 0 Comment Read More »
Noridian/Medicare Transition Update September 16, 2013, marked the transition to the new Medicare Administrative Contractor, Noridian. In the first few days, SFMS heard about only minor problems with technology, including unstable phone system connectivity, a few issues with the online provider service tool and problems with printing of PDF files from the Noridian website. Most issues have been resolved. September 26, 2013 Medicare, Physician Resource Medicare transition, Noridian 0 0 Comment Read More »
Survey Reveals Confusion in California About ACA Insurance Coverage Recent survey finds that three out of four California residents who will qualify for federal subsidies to help them purchase health plans through the state insurance exchange incorrectly believe they are not eligible for assistance or do not know if they qualify for subsidies. SFMS to host educational luncheons in October to educate providers about the basics of Covered California and how to speak to patients about plan and eligibility. September 26, 2013 Covered California, News ACA, Affordable Care Act, Covered California, health insurance exchange 0 0 Comment Read More »
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