SGR Extended Once again until December 31, 2012
February 16, 2012 - By MSNVA Leadership
Congress passed an extension of the SGR to be effective for 10 months beginning March 1, 2012.
Health Information Exchange for Community Physicians
February 15, 2012 - By Claudia Tellez, MSNVA Executive Director
So what does Health Information Exchange (HIE) really mean? Well on the technical side it’s pretty simple-- this technology allows physicians to communicate with each other and share information elemental for developing an adequate plan of care for a given patient
Medicare eRx Incentive Payments for 2012
February 7, 2012 - By Claudia Tellez, MSNVA Executive Director
Avoid the 2013 eRx payment adjustment by following two easy steps, get technical support from MSNVA.
Survey—How do Prior Authorizations Impact your Practice?
January 26, 2012 - By MSNVA
MSNVA invites you to participate in this 5-minute survey on your experience with health insurer Prior Authorization (PA) for prescription drugs.
Physicians Perspectives About Health Care Reform and the Future of the Medical Profession
January 23, 2012 - By The Deloitte Center for Health Solutions
Survey respondents unsure about reform’s long-term impact, pessimistic about the future of medicine.
A Letter from the MSNVA Board of Directors President
January 18, 2012 - By Brenda Dintiman
Brenda Dintiman, MD welcoming letter as the Medical Society of Northern Virginia 2012 Board President.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases: Is Your Staff Protected?
January 10, 2012 - By Fairfax County Health Department
Despite significant and ongoing efforts by healthcare providers to strengthen community immunity, many vaccine preventable diseases remain endemic in Fairfax County.
Women Physicians Luncheon Cancelled Due To Venue Remodeling
January 3, 2012 - By MSNVA Leadership
The January luncheon scheduled for Wednesday, the 18th, will be cancelled due to remodeling work at 2941 restaurant.
GOP Pauses ‘Doc Fix’ Fight, Averts 27 Percent Medicare Pay Cut
December 23, 2011 - By Kaiser Health News
The House GOP leadership's agreement to a Senate proposal averts a 27 percent paycut to doctors scheduled to take effect in January. The deal delays the cut until March 1, and lawmakers hope to hammer out an agreement on a longer-term fix to the payment formula before then.
Medicare Doctors Fed Up with Washington
December 22, 2011 - By By Parija Kavilanz @CNNMoney December 22, 2011: 9:11 AM ET
The payroll tax impasse in Congress has put Medicare doctors on edge over the likelihood that their pay could be slashed 27.4% in two weeks time.
