MSMA & MSDH ISSUE SECOND ANNUAL PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT CARD

MSMA Physicians Have A Prescription for Better Health with the 2010 Public Health Report Card

MSMA letters of support for the Fair and Equitable Claims Act

Letters of support for the Fair and Equitable Claims Act... Continue

2009 Changes to HIPAA Privacy & Security Rules

The economic stimulus bill signed by President Obama on February 17, 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), contained significant changes that substantially broadened the scope and impact of the existing security and privacy rules implemented under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).  ... Continue

Advocacy: RAC Update for Mississippi

In August 2009, MSMA joined with the MAFP and the law firm of Phelps Dunbar, LLP, to host Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) seminars for physicians and their staff.  These seminars were complemented by a Physician Outreach Meeting which was held in September 2009 by CMS and its RAC, Connolly Consulting, Inc.

These seminars provided physicians with an overview of the RAC process and advised physicians to be diligent in monitoring the audit issues which would apply to physicians throughout Region C, as those issues would ultimately be approved for audits in MS. 

HIPAA AND HEALTH PLAN COMPLAINTS

Register complaints about unfair business practices you encounter with health plans and third party payers with the American Medical Association.

JOURNAL GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS

Would you like to write an article for Journal MSMA?

PUT AN AD IN THE JOURNAL MSMA

Reach out to Mississippi physicians with an ad in the Journal MSMA. ... Continue

NEW RESOURCE FOR EMR ASSISTANCE

The American Medical Association has launched a new web resource on health information technology to hlep members understand electronic medical records functionality and usability. ... Continue

MSMA OFFERS ONLINE CME

MSMA has partnered with Graduate Education Foundation to offer Grand Rounds Online CME series. ... Continue

REPORT INSURERS NOT ADHERING TO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS

Speak up, your voice will be heard.  MSMA has teamed up with the AMA to offer an easy way to file a complaint against third party payers. ... Continue

JOIN MMPAC NOW!

With the upcoming judicial elections, joining MSMA's political action committee is more important than ever! ... Continue

MSMA OFFERS UNIQUE TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

MSMA has partnered with Go Next to offer travel opportunities to MSMA members! ... Continue

E-PRESCRIBING GUIDE

New financial incentives for physicians who e-prescribe. ... Continue

BEWARE OF NEW LAWSUITS AIMED AT DOCTORS

A new kind of lawsuit against physicians and clinics is springing up in bankruptcy courts around Mississippi. ... Continue

MEMBER NEWS

MEMBER NEWS

MSMA ENDORSES NEW COLLECTION SERVICE

Reasonable rates, high recovery percentage and great customer service represent the cornerstone of a new program providing collections on delinquent accoutns for MSMA members. ... Continue

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

Contact your House and Senate members.

AMA LETTER TO PRESIDENT IN SUPPORT OF HEALTH SYSTEM REFORM

View AMA letter to President Obama supporting the eight principles of his health system reform.

MSMA ENDORSES NEW COLLECTION SERVICE

Increase your cash flow and reduce outstanding medical insurance claims with new medical insurance resolution system. ... Continue

AMA Support Health System Reform

AMA Supports Health System Reform ... Continue

ACTION FROM AMA HOUSE REGARDING HEALTH SYSTEMS

Action from the AMA House of Delegate regarding Health System

PRESIDENT OBAMA ADDRESS TO THE AMA HOUSE OF DELEGATES

President Obama addressed the AMA House of Delegates in Chicago June 15, 2009. Read the full text of his speech.

AMA Health Reform Summary

U.S. House of Representatives Tri-Committee Proposal on Health Care Reform

RAC PREPARATION

DOES THE AMA REALLY SUPPORT H.R. 3200? GET THE FACTS.

DOES THE AMA REALLY SUPPORT H.R. 3200? GET THE FACTS. CLICK HERE.  

Video Message from Dr. Easterling

Video Message from Dr. Easterling ... Continue

MSMA INSURANCE SERVICES & EXECUTIVE PLANNING GROUP, P.A. OFFER CUSTOMIZED, COST-EFFICIENT LIFE INSURANCE

Get a free quote in 3 easy steps from Quick Life: www.msmaquicklife.com    ... Continue

DR WILSON'S HSR PRESENTATION

Dr. Wilson's HSR Presentation

MSMA HSR POSITION

MSMA HSR POSITION ... Continue

Price v Clark Amici Brief - Tort Reform

Price v Clark Amici Brief - Tort Reform ... Continue

MOT Leave to file Amicus Brief (Price-Healthcare Providers)

MOT Leave to file Amicus Brief (Price-Healthcare Providers) ... Continue

DOCTORS ASKED TO BE VIGILANT IN FOLLOWING NOVEL H1N1 VACCINATION RECOMMENDATIONS

10 steps you can take: actions for novel H1N1 influenza planning and response for medical offices and outpatient facilities

HOUSE OF DELEGATES VOTES TO DE-UNIFY

On Saturday, by a vote of 209-31, the MSMA House of Delegates voted to no longer require members of MSMA to join the AMA. More than two hours of debate was heard on Friday night. The House heard compelling arguments from both sides of the issue, both to remain unified and to de-unify.

MFEP Warns Courts Judicial Nullification Could Erode Tort Reform Efforts

MFEP supports briefs urging Court to reconsider a recent Mississippi Supreme Court ruling which could erode Mississippi's efforts to diminish lawsuit abuse.

Baucus Framework

BAUCUS FRAMEWORK FOR COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH REFORM

SEPT. 23RD: FIRST OFFICIAL DAY FOR THE NEW HIPAA COMPLIANCE RULE REGARDING BREACH NOTIFICATION

HIPAA COMPLIANCE DEADLINE - HITECH Breach Notification Final Rule

RECOVERY AUDIT CONTRACTOR AUDITS, A.K.A. RACS - RESOURCES

CMS has been working to implement RAC audits for several years, though it is only recently being rolled out in Mississippi.  The RAC program is considered a permanent part of CMSs responsibility; therefore, every physician needs to be familiar with the program guidelines. said Dr. Randy Easterling, President of MSMA.  On behalf of the MSMA members, we appreciate the Connolly and CMS representatives taking time to meet with us on this very important issue.

NEW CPT CODES FOR H1N1 IMMUNIZATIONS

With both seasonal influenza and H1N1 influenza circulating this flu season, the American Medical Association has expedited the publication of new health care codes specific to the H1N1 vaccine product. ... Continue

RAC SEMINAR BREIFING POWERPOINT SLIDE PRESENTATION & ATTACHMENT

Recovery Audit Contractor Audits: What You Need to Know

Presented by Jeff Moore, Phelps Dunbar, LLP 

WE NEED TO REFORM HEALTHCARE REFORM

"President's Page"

Randy Easterling, MD

2009 Influenza A (Novel H1N1) Swine Flu Vaccine Provider Agreement

MSDH NEEDS DOCTORS TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING VACCINE FOR CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS

The Mississippi State Department of Health invites health care providers in the state to participate in the Novel H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Adopt-a-School Program.  The Adopt-a-School program will help to ensure that school-age children throughout the state have the opportunity to receive the novel H1N1 influenza vaccine. The goal of the Adopt-a-School program is to reduce the incidence of this new virus among school-age children throughout Mississippi.

MSMA CO-SPONSORS AN INITIATIVE PROMOTED BY LT. GOVERNOR PHIL BRYANT AND OTHER STATE LEADERS TO ENCOURAGE LIVING LONGER, HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES

Heart in Your Hand campaign urges Mississippi families to monitor lifestyle and engage in healthy habits  

MS SF RESOLUTION 2009

Resolution in Support of Eliminating Secondhand Smoke in Mississippi's Worksites and Public Places

MSMA PRESIDENT-ELECT FAMILY DOCTOR ALFORD SELECTED AS OLYMPIC TORCHBEARER

Dr. Timothy Alford of Kosciusko, Miss., to Carry Olympic Flame Jan. 19 in Calgary

OCTOBER MMR QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF THE 2009 H1N1 INFLUENZA VACCINE

October edition of the Mississippi Morbidity Report addresses questions regarding the safety and efficacy of the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine

Blue Cross Blue Shield Analysis

Blue Cross Blue Shield Analysis... Continue

RED FLAGS RULE ENFORCEMENT DELAYED TO JUNE 1

Protect your Patients, Protect Your Practice: What You Need to Know about the Red Flags Rule

Reference Committee Reports

Below please find the final Reference Committee Reports from the 2009 AMA Interim Meeting in Houston, TX.

LET YOUR PATIENTS KNOW YOU ARE A MSMA DOCTOR WITH A POSTER FOR YOUR OFFICE

Putting Patients First -- Whether we like it or not Health Care Reform is an important topic that provokes and requires serious consideration, with no easy answers nor unproblematic solutions. Your patients health should not be a political issue. The poster insert in the November issue of the JOURNAL MSMA is designed to reassure your patients that MSMA physicians are putting patients first.

GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT REPORT CARD ON TOBACCO USE IN MISSISSIPPI 2009

The 34th Great American Smokeout on November 19 encourages smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. The November Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association includes a scientific article about how physicians can positively impact the tobacco use statistics by counseling their tobacco dependent patients on the need for cessation and what counseling and pharmacotherapy resources are available to help the patient break his or her addiction. 

Letter to Senator Harry Reid

Letter to Senator Harry Reid

Letter from board to Sen. Cochran and Sen. Wicker stating their support of the SGR fix.

Letter from board to Sen. Cochran and Sen. Wicker stating their support of the SGR fix.

Doctors compare statistics for the state of health in Mississippi

Public Health Report Card Ranks Worst First ... Continue