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 Update: Medicare Physician Payment Proposal Share    
The AAO-HNS' Government Affairs team continues to closely monitor an emerging Congressional proposal to address the flawed Medicare physician payment formula. As written, the proposal will exacerbate the current shortcomings of the system by compounding the SGR debt and ensuring even more drastic payment cuts in the future. Congress may begin consideration of the proposal later this week. To receive the most up-to-date information, visit our Legislative and Political Affairs website at www.entnet.org/advocacy (member login required).
2010 Home Study Course Registration Now Open! Share
Registration is now open for the 2010 Home Study Course. Each section of the Home Study Course brings you a study guide filled with a diverse selection of current journal articles accompanied by educational objectives, a bibliography and additional references, an exam, and a symposium. In addition to helping you earn CME credits, the Home Study Course is a valuable resource for maintenance of certification, board exam preparation, and CT Imaging accreditation. More
Sinus Surgery Becoming More Popular. But is it Better? Los Angeles Times Share
Minimally invasive sinus surgery is becoming a common option to treat chronic sinusitis, appearing to replace many nonsurgical alternatives such as antibiotic therapy, intranasal steroids, and nasal saline irrigation. However, there is a lack of scientific data to show that surgery is a better option than medical therapies. More Debate: Not All Thyroid Cancers Need Treatment Reuters Health Share
People with papillary thyroid cancer that hasn't spread beyond the thyroid gland appear to have good outcomes regardless of whether or not they are treated, new research shows. Other experts disagree. More
No Answer, Just Fuzz, from Cell Phone Study MSNBC Share
The frustratingly inconclusive results from the world's biggest study so far into possible links between mobile phone use and cancer are symptomatic of problems that can dog scientific research. More
Thank You for Renewing Your Membership in the AAO-HNS! Share
Thank you for renewing your 2010 membership with the Academy and reconnecting to over 10,900 of your colleagues. We're honored you consider the Academy your professional home. We are here for you and look forward to your continued involvement in the association. Please contact us any time with your member needs or suggestions on how we can better serve you. Call us toll-free at 1-877-722-6467 (U.S. and Canada), 1-703-836-4444 (International), or send us an email at memberservices@entnet.org. Truth in Advertising Legislation Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives Share
On May 13, 2010, Representative John Sullivan (R-OK) introduced H.R. 5295, the "Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2010." The AAO-HNS strongly supports H.R. 5295 and joined 13 organizations in voicing support for the legislation. The bill calls for greater transparency in the identification of healthcare providers, as well as their advertisements and marketing. To view the Coalition’s support letter and press statement visit the AAO-HNS' Legislative and Political Affairs website.
2010 Committee Appointments Share
Congratulations to the AAO-HNS members who were newly appointed or reappointed to an AAO-HNS/F committee! View the appointments. Deadline for Historical Submissions Is Quickly Approaching - May 26 Share
Next Wednesday, May 26, is the deadline to submit your historical paper for presentation to the Otolaryngology Historical Society at the AAO-HNSF 2010 annual meeting. The 20 minute presentation will include 5 minutes for discussion. Send your 300-word maximum abstract to the attention of Irma Chavez at ichavez@entnet.org in Word or pdf format. Abstracts must be received by Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 5:00 pm EDT. Confirmations will be sent on June 25, 2010. More
Women in Otolaryngology Boxed Luncheon at the 2010 Annual Meeting Share
The Women in Otolaryngology Committee is happy to announce the return of the Women in Otolaryngology Boxed Luncheon on Monday, September 27, 2010, 12pm – 1 pm, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. This event has always been popular and will consist of an informative and interactive program that you don’t want to miss. Space is limited, and registration will be on a first come first served basis. More
Medicare FFS 5010 Program: Taking EDI to the Next Level Share
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host its sixth national education call regarding Medicare FFS's implementation of HIPAA Version 5010 and D.0 transaction standards on May 26, 2010 from 2 - 3:30pm EDT. This session will focus on the 837 Professional claim transactions. Register now. CMS Conference Calls Share
2010 ICD-10/5010 Provider: CMS is hosting a conference call on June 15, 2010 from 12 - 2 pm EST to provide an overview of the ICD-10-CM and HIPAA Version 5010 implementation. More RACs: On May 12, 2010 CMS hosted a conference call to provide an overview of the permanent program for the Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC). View the slide show from the call.
Filing Requirements for Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) Claims Share
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), claims for services furnished on or after January 1, 2010, must be filed within one calendar year after the date of service. Also, claims for services furnished before January 1, 2010, must be filed no later than December 31, 2010. The following rules apply to claims with dates of service prior to January 1, 2010. Claims with dates of service before October 1, 2009, must follow the pre-PPACA timely filing rules. Claims with dates of service October 1, 2009, through December 31, 2009, must be submitted by December 31, 2010. More Did You Receive the 2010 Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS)? Share
If you did, CMS needs to hear from you! If you were invited to participate in this survey, now is the time to give CMS your feedback on your satisfaction with the performance of the Medicare contractor that processes and pays your fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare claims. For more information, visit http://www.cms.hhs.gov/mcpss.
The Academy's Coding Hotline Share
Do you need coding guidance for procedures that you perform? Contact the Academy's coding hotline at 1-800-584-7773. This hotline is available to Academy members at no charge. The hotline is available Monday through Friday from 9am - 6pm EDT. Upcoming Audio Educator Audio Conference Share
The next Audio Educator audio conference "Simple Strategies to Boost Your ENT Ancillary Pay" is scheduled for May 28, 2010. The instructor, Jennifer Godreau, will provide strategies on how to tap into six areas of ancillary ENT services. AAO-HNS members get a 15 percent discount off the $197 course registration fee using coupon code AD8HTCX1. Enroll now. AMA Offers Filing Resources for the UnitedHealth Group UCR Settlement Share
The AMA Practice Management Center has launched a new online resource that will help physicians file claims in the record-breaking $350 million UnitedHealth Group UCR settlement. More Practice Management Resource: Tardiness and Absenteeism Policy Share
Is your office looking to implement a new policy regarding tardiness and absenteeism, or looking to improve your current one? The Association of Otolaryngology Administrators (AOA) has a policy that ENT offices can adapt to their own practice. This is one of dozens of great practice management resources offered to AOA members through membership. Read the policy here, and learn more about the AOA today! |
 
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