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NEWSLETTER
[10/25/2011] - The NYSOMS Fall Newsletter is now available online. Access the link below to read about the AOA House of Delegates meeting, what's happening at New York State Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, NYSOMS' upcoming annual convention, and much more! more
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NYSOMS Well-Represented at AOA House of Delegates Meeting
[8/22/2011] - Chaired by NYSOMS Parliamentarian David Broder, DO, the the New York State delegation to the American Osteopathic Association's 91st Annual House of Delegates (HOD) Meeting distinguished itself in several ways. Five of the delegation's 21 members were chosen to sit on House reference committees. Former NYSOMS president Richard Terry, DO, was the NYSOMS candidate for the AOA Board of Trustees, and Dr. Broder was once again appointed House Parliamentarian. more
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NYSOMS President: Oppose Trial Lawyers Bills in Albany
[5/26/2011] - Dear NYSOMS member,
The Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA) has launched a campaign against four bills recently introduce in Albany that would greatly increase already out-of-control medical malpractice costs. NYSOMS has joined this campaign, and I am urging you to sign a petition opposing these bills.
To learn more and to sign the petition, log on to www.medmaltruth.org or cut and paste the link into your browser. more
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GOV CUOMO PROCLAIMS APRIL 17-23 OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE WEEK IN NY STATE
[4/12/2011] - The purpose of the Legislative Resolution declaring April 17-23 as Osteopathic Medicine Week in NYS is to help educate New York States elected policymakers, state agency officials, and the general public about osteopathic medicine and the vital role osteopathic physicians play in New York State.
Below is the NYSOMS press release announcing the resolution: more
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View Video Highlights of EROC President's Reception
[3/29/2011] - Those of you who were unable to attend the EROC President's Reception in person can watch this video, which includes NYSOMS honoring the inaugural classes of NYCOM and TouroCOM. more
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Federal Appeals Court Exempts Physicians from Red Flags Rule
[3/29/2011] - A federal appeals court has ruled that physicians who bill patients after providing services are not subject to the expensive and burdensome requirements of the Federal Trade Commission's "red flags" rule. The rule, which took effect last year, requires financial institutions and "creditors" to implement identity theft detection and prevention programs. more
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EROC Poster Competition Draws Over 100 Entries
[3/22/2011] - " I've visited a lot of state associations, and I've got to tell you...No one can hold a candle to your poster competition!"
These words were spoken by AOA President Karen Nichols, DO, in her address to those assembled for the President's Reception at NYSOMS' Eastern Regional Osteopathic Convention (EROC). more
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NYSOMS Re-elects President, Votes in Two New Board Members
[3/22/2011] - Members of the New York State Osteopathic Medical Society (NYSOMS) re-elected its president, vice president and treasurer, and elected a new secretary and director at its 2011 Annual Business Meeting, held at the Eastern Regional Osteopathic Convention on March 4. more
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NYSOMS Partners with AOA to Support Liability Reform in New York State
[3/21/2011] - The link below will take you to the joint memo written by NYSOMS and the AOA in support of medical liability reform in New York State, which was sent to key members of the New York State Legislature. more
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NYSOMS Pays Tribute to Inaugural Classes of NYCOM, TouroCOM at EROC 2011
[3/21/2011] - On the evening of March 4, 2011, the place to be was the NYSOMS President's Reception, held at this year's Eastern Regional Osteopathic Convention (EROC). AOA President Karen Nichols, DO, was on hand to help NYSOMS honor the inaugural classes of New York State's two colleges of osteopathic medicine--New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, and Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine-NY, in Harlem. more
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NYSOMS Legal Counsel explains Accountable Care Organizations
[2/11/2011] - NYSOMS' new legal counsel, Joseph J. LaBarbera, P.C., explains the structure and function of the Accountable Care Organization (ACO), and addresses physicians' questions and concerns about this new model of health care delivery in his first newsletter to members. Just click on the link below: more
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WINTER 2011 NEWSLETTER
[1/28/2011] - Below, you will find a link to NYSOMS' latest newsletter, which contains updates on the Eastern Regional Osteopathic Convention (EROC), DO Day in Albany and what your friends and colleagues have been up to: more
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Register for Electronic Health Records Incentives
[1/3/2011] - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) have announced that registration for the Medicare electronic health record (EHR) incentive program will open Monday, January 3, 2011.
All eligible professionals are required to register in order to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive programs. To prepare for registration, physicians should familiarize themselves with the incentive programs requirements by visiting CMS' official site for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs:
http://www.cms.gov/ehrincentiveprograms/
This site provides general and detailed information on the programs, including tabs on the path to payment, eligibility, meaningful use, certified EHR technology, and frequently asked questions. more
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It's Not Too Late to Participate in the AOA CAP Program
[12/21/2010] - One of the programs the AOA offers is the AOA Clinical Assessment Program Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (CAP PQRI). It is a program out of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which includes the opportunity for eligible physicians to earn a 2% bonus payment. 2010 is the last year for the opportunity to receive a 2% bonus incentive. After this year the incentive reduces to 1%. It is the best year to receive the maximum benefit from the program. more
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NYS Worker's Comp Board to Increase Physician Fees, Implement Treatment Guidelines
[9/29/2010] - Doctors who treat workers compensation patients will see some important, positive changes implemented shortly, including increases in reimbursement rates and treatment guidelines that authorize most testing and treatments without an insurers prior approval.
The Workers Compensation Board has proposed a new fee schedule that includes an across-the-board 30% increase to the Evaluation and Management services codes, effective Dec. 1, 2010. Over the next twelve months, the Board will also conduct a comprehensive review and revision of the physician fee schedule, as well as other health care provider fee schedules. more
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Free Program Helps Eligible Uninsured New Yorkers Save on Prescription Medicines
[9/16/2010] - In todays economy, those without insurance are finding it increasingly difficult to stay healthy. As a result, osteopathic physicians can play an important role in educating patients about available health resources, including prescription assistance programs.
One free program, Together Rx Access, sponsored by many of the nations leading pharmaceutical companies, provides eligible individuals and families with immediate and meaningful savings on prescription products right at their neighborhood pharmacies. more
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Partners Against Pain online toolkit promotes effective communication between physicians and patients
[9/16/2010] - According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, pain is one of the top reasons people seek medical care. Clear communication between a physician and a patient is vital to properly diagnosis and manage persistent pain.
Partners Against Pain offers an online pain management toolkit to help physicians interact with their patients who have pain. more
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SUMMER 2010 NEWSLETTER
[8/20/2010] - To access the NYSOMS summer newsletter, log on to the link below more
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FTC delays enforcement of Red Flags Rule
[6/2/2010] - At the request of Congress, the FTC has now delayed the enforcement of the "Red Flags" rule until December 31, 2010; the Red Flags rule was scheduled to go into effect on June 1. For more information on the delay, visit the FTC website at http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2010/05/redflags.shtm. more
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NYSOMS Opposes Expanding Nurse-Practitioners' Scope of Practice
[5/25/2010] - The New York State Osteopathic Medical Society (NYSOMS) recently partnered with the AOA in speaking out against proposed legislation that would increase the scope of practice for nurse-practitioners (NPs) in New York State.
State Senate Bill 2948A and State Assembly Bill 765A would expand the scope of practice of NPs by repealing the requirement that they have a written collaborative agreement with a physician. NYSOMS send a Memorandum of Opposition to these bills--signed by AOA President Larry Wickless, DO; and NYSOMS President Sonia Rivera-Martinez, DO--to members of the New York State Legislature. You can read that letter here: more
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Protect the Doctor-Patient Relationship: Support the Health Insurer Code of Conduct
[10/1/2009] - No matter where you fall in the current debate about health care, everyone should agree that a strong doctor-patient relationship is the key to effective, personalized health care. A simple and important step to protect that relationship was taken by the AOA House of Delegates in July, when it passed a resolution to work collaboratively with the health care community in development of the basic tenets of a Health Insurance Code of Conduct, which supports transparency, corporate integrity, and patient safety and welfare. Now there is something everyone can do to make the code a reality. Physicians, patients and others who care about increasing the transparency and effectiveness of care can visit www.insurepatientaccess.org and add their name to the online petition and read the code. more
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