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 New York Chapter eNews - Your Chapter in Action
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In This Issue: August 11, 2010
 An Internist’s Guide to Understanding Health System Reform
ACP has released a practical resource guide for physicians about the newly enacted health care reform law. In addition to providing an in-depth explanation of the coverage, workforce, and delivery forms; the guide also contains a one-page summary designed to be used for patient education.
NYACP continues to monitor and address your comments and concerns about the new reforms. ACP is compiling all of the responses. If you continue to be concerned or have questions about what health care reform means to you, please feel free to contact your NYACP Regional Governor, or Linda Lambert, CAE, NYACP Executive Director llambert@nyacp.org or Babette Peach, NYACP Director of Advocacy and Communications bpeach@nyacp.org.
To access the guide please visit: http://www.acponline.org/advocacy/where_we_stand/access/int_prac_guide.pdf
 Tools to Help You Navigate the Changing Field of Quality Reporting and Health Information Technology Adoption | Top
• Medicare Tip Sheets – EHR Incentive Program
• CMS National Provider Call on PQRI
• NYC Open House for EHR Adoption in the Bronx
• New York eCollaborative EHR Summit Series
Medicare Tip Sheets
CMS has released tip Sheets for Eligible Professionals on both EHR Incentive Payments for Eligible Professionals and EHR Incentive Program, PQRI and E-Prescribing Comparison
Medicare EHR Incentive Payments for Eligible Professionals
This tip sheet describes which types of individual physicians can participate in the Medicare EHR incentive program. It provides user friendly information about incentive payment amounts and describes how they are calculated for fee for service and Medicare advantage providers. It also describes payment adjustments beginning in 2015 for EPs who are not meaningful users of certified EHR technology.
Medicare EHR Incentive Program, PQRI and E-Prescribing Comparison
Learn what opportunities are available to Medicare Eligible Professionals to receive incentive payments for participating in important Medicare initiatives. This fact sheet provides information on eligibility, timeframes, and maximum payments for each program.
Access Medicare and Medicaid Tip Sheets
Visit http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms. Select the Medicare or Medicaid Eligible Professional tab on the left, and then scroll to “Downloads.”
 CMS National Provider Call on the 2010 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative & Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program | Top
A toll-free informational call will take place from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 2010.
The PQRI is voluntary quality reporting program that provides an incentive payment to physicians.The eRx Incentive Program promotes the adoption and use of eRx systems.
To Register
In order to receive the call-in information, you must register for the call. It is important to note that if you are planning to sit in with a group, only one person needs to register to receive the call-in data. This registration is solely to reserve a phone line, NOT to allow participation. Registration will close at 3:00 p.m. EDT on August 16, 2010, or when available space has been filled. No exceptions will be made, so please be sure to register prior to this time.
To register for the call participants need to go to:
http://www.eventsvc.com/palmettogba/081710
• Fill in all required data.
• Verify that your time zone is displayed correctly in the drop down box.
• Click "Register"
You will be taken to the “Thank you for registering” page and will receive a confirmation email shortly thereafter. Note: Please print and save this page, in the event that your server blocks the confirmation emails. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your spam/junk mail filter as it may have been directed there.
Materials
A PowerPoint slide presentation will be posted to the PQRI webpage at, http://www.cms.gov/PQRI/04_CMSSponsoredCalls.asp#TopOfPage, on the CMS website for you to download prior to the call so that you can follow along with the presenter.
Following the formal presentation that will provide a step by step review of how to start participating in the 2010 PQRI program, a few program announcements and updates, the lines will be opened to allow participants to ask questions of CMS PQRI and eRx subject matter experts.
Additional Resources
- Educational products are available on the PQRI dedicated web page located at, http://www.cms.gov/PQRI , on the CMS website, in the Educational Resources section, as well as educational products are available on the eRx dedicated web page located at http://www.cms.gov/ERxIncentive, on the CMS website.
- Need to Upgrade or Replace Your Practice Management Software? AMA and MGMA Offers Toolkit to Assist in Selection
The upcoming transition to the government’s modified electronic transaction standards, coupled with the Medicare and Medicaid electronic health record incentive program, will require physician practices to upgrade or replace their current practice management software. To help you select and purchase software for your practice, the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) collaborated to develop a new online toolkit. Free to members of the AMA and the MGMA, the new “Selecting a Practice Management System” toolkit provides a roadmap to make this process easier for your practice.
The toolkit resources include:
• A five-step guide to practice management system software selection.
• A comprehensive checklist that helps you determine which practice management system software features and functionalities are essential to your practice and which will enhance your revenue cycle management.
• A sample “request for proposal” that you can employ in your communications with practice management system software vendors.
Visit www.ama-assn.org/go/pmsoftware to access the toolkit.
NYC Physicians Invited to Special Open House on Incentives for EHRs | Top
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the New York City Regional Extension Center (NYC REACH), New York Chapter ACP invite NYC physicians to attend a free open house on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 from 9:00am-12:00pm at St. Barnabas Hospital: 4422 Third Avenue, Bronx.
Presentations cover how to use an EHR to improve patient care, what "Meaningful Use" is, how to meet the federal incentive payment requirements, how to protect sensitive patient data, and how to get an EHR at a substantial discount through the NYC REACH program and software vendors will be there to answer your questions.
For more information and to register, please visit: Register online at http://bronxehr.eventbrite.com, or call Brent Stackhouse at 212-788-5535.
New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) Hosts Second Electronic Health Record Summits Across NYS | Top
Summit Topic Highlights
How and why EHRs are great for your patients and your practice
How to qualify for up to $63,750 in government incentives
Hands-on demonstrations of EHR programs
Comprehensive examinations of “meaningful use” and how to measure it
All about the resources available to help you succeed
Day at a Glance
The events run from 8am to 3pm – breakfast and lunch will be served. The morning educational sessions will be broken into two tracks a) for new ehr adopters; b) for advanced users.
Additional sessions for all attendees during the day include: Patient Privacy, Security and Consent in an Electronic World; vendor exhibits, a panel discussion, patient medication tutorial and EHR product demonstrations.
Locations and Dates
September 15 Western New York—Adams Mark Hotel, Buffalo
September 16 Finger Lakes North—RIT Inn, Rochester
September 17 Central New York—Doubletree Hotel, Syracuse
September 21 Capital District—Hilton Garden Inn, Troy
September 22 Southern Tier—Traditions at the Glen Resort, Johnson City
September 28 Hudson Valley—Westchester Marriott, Tarrytown
September 30 Long Island—Melville Marriott, Melville
Registration Fees
Physicians and Practice Staff: The registration fee is $20 in advance, $25 for on-site registration. For physicians and practice staff: register at least one month in advance of the summit and pay only $15 per registrant. Visit http://www.nyecrec.org/Fall2010_Summit_Reg to register today.
 ACP Governor Election Candidates Announced for Hudson Valley Region | Top
Congratulations to Raymond Basri, MD, FACP and Douglas DeLong, MD, FACP. These two outstanding individuals will run in the next ACP Hudson Valley Region Governor election. Members of our Hudson Valley Region will be receiving further information about the candidates, their aspirations for the Chapter, and ballots within the next couple of weeks.
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Upcoming NYACP Annual Meeting and Events | Top
Thursday, August 26 - ACP Grand Rounds: PCMH - Long Island
Learn the definition of the patient centered medical home; Understand the role of the patient centered medical home in health care reform; Become acquainted with the data on the patient centered medical home performance; Review the criteria used to assess whether a practice qualifies to be designated as a patient centered medical home.
Sunday, September 12 - Finger Lakes Winery Tour
The Rochester District invites members and guests to enjoy a winery tour. This is an 8-hour event with planned stops at 4-5 wineries, time permitting, and a lunch stop.
Thursday, November 4 – Annual Chapter Scientific Meeting
We invite you to join your colleagues in Internal Medicine at the next  Annual Chapter Scientific Meeting at the Radisson Hotel in Rochester, NY.
In addition to earning up to 6.25 CME Credits, by attending this meeting you will:
• Gain insight into recent medical advances.
• Discuss local and national issues affecting the practice and teaching of internal medicine.
• Greet old friends, meet new friends and develop a network of colleagues in your area.
This meeting is not just for ACP members. We particularly want to invite non-members and our allied health colleagues to join us for this important clinical update.
For program details and registration information please visit: http://www.nyacp.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3530
For more events in your district visit : http://www.nyacp.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3505
Deadline Fast Approaching for NYACP Abstract Competition – Sunday, September 5th | Top
If you have worked on a research project or have an interesting clinical case, submit your abstract for a chance to present it at the New York ACP Poster Session. Separate poster competitions for residents and medical students will be held for entries in research, clinical vignette, public policy/advocacy and patient safety/outcomes measurement categories. If your abstract is chosen, you will be invited to present your poster two judges.
If your abstract is accepted for presentation at the scientific meeting…
• You will be given the opportunity to present your case in front of Senior Judges of the College and receive critical advice and comments to assist you in your career
• You can include your accepted abstract presentation on your CV. This program is highly competitive, the quality of abstracts that get accepted in New York are considered some of the best in the country, with only 25% being accepted for presentation
• You will have a unique opportunity to view the other abstracts and learn from the different presentations
• If you win in your category, you will be given an all expense paid trip to ACP’s National meeting and compete against other Chapter winners from across the country. Second and third place winners are presented with special award certificates and recognition
• All Winners’ name and picture will be featured on the NYACP website
In Order to Submit You Must:
• Have an ACP member number to be eligible to submit online. You can sign up for membership by going to www.acponline.org/membership.
• Be an ACP Associate Member or Medical Student to present a poster and must be currently enrolled as a student at a New York State Medical or Osteopathic School or enrolled in an Internal Medicine residency or specialty fellowship training program within New York State. Young Physicians are not eligible.
• Processing fee: There is a $25.00 processing fee for each abstract submitted. This fee is payable by credit card only and must be entered at the time the abstract is submitted.
Submit your abstract today! http://www.nyacp.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3414
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