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Hear Congressmen Rush Holt (D-12) and Scott Garrett (R-5) discuss HR 3200, " America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009” and its local and national effect on patients and physicians. A question and answer session with physicians will follow the representatives’ presentation. We cannot afford to be silent on an issue that will have such significant impact. This is our opportunity as a collective organization to voice our opinions and contribute to the solution. If you have not done so already, please RSVP to Caroline Ferraro at cferraro@msnj.org or (609) 896-1766, ext. 258 and have your members do the same.
The Federal Trade Commission has further delayed the implementation of the Red Flag Rules until June 1, 2010. The extension, coupled with compliance education, should enable businesses to gain a better understanding of the rules.
MSNJ Third Annual Golf Outing Monday, October 19, 2009
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DR. CLAPS MEETS WITH CONGRESSMEN FRELINGHUYSEN!
NOW IS THE TIME TO HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
CALL SENATORS LAUTENBERG, MENENDEZ AND CONGRESSMAN FRELINGHUYSEN TODAY!!
These are just some of the questions we need answered before a vote on healthcare reform.
Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen
MORRIS COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY The Birchwood Manor Cocktails: 7:00 p.m. Dinner: 8:00 p.m. INVITED GUESTS: MUSIC PROVIDED BY:
Medical Society of New Jersey presents Friday, May 15, 2009 7:00–11:00 p.m. BROUGHT TO YOU BY Roma Bank RSVP Form Click here for RSVP form and more information
ANTI-KICKBACK REGULATIONS ALERT Concerns have been raised as to the apparent actions of several diagnostic companies in Morris County offering physicians AND THEIR STAFF gifts and or favors (DVD players, theatre/sporting event tickets and other gifts) in return for referrals to their facilities. ALL MCMS members are alerted to the fact that physicians are expressly prohibited from accepting ANY type of remuneration in return for referrals. More importantly, physicians are also held responsible FOR THE ACTIONS OF THEIR EMPLOYEES. For all MCMS members: Please check with ALL of your staff members immediately and remind them that acceptance of cash/gifts, of any nature, in return for referrals IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED BY LAW and will not be tolerated by your practice under ANY circumstances. Should you have any questions, please call the Society office. .
This notice is to inform you of a possible increase in eye infections caused by Acanthamoeba spp. among New Jersey residents, and to ask for your assistance in identifying cases. Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a parasitic infection of the cornea that can cause severe morbidity and vision loss. In the United States, approximately 85% of AK cases occur among contact lens users. There are approximately 1-2 cases per 1,000,000 contact lens users nationwide. AK The Illinois Department of Public Health notified the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2006 of an apparent increase in AK cases in a Chicago ophthalmology practice since 2005. CDC conducted a preliminary investigation in late 2006 and determined that there appeared to be an increase in the national incidence of AK. CDC initiated a formal multistate investigation in January 2007 with the goal of describing the outbreak and determining risk factors in order to In support of the multistate investigation, the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS) requests your assistance. * Examine records for Acanthamoeba spp. isolated from corneal/ocular cultures since January 1, 2005 and report these cases to NJDHSS. * If you refer Acanthamoeba spp. cultures to an outside reference laboratory, please contact NJDHSS with the name and contact information Contact Info: Adam Langer, Department of Health and Senior Services; (609)588-7500; Email: Adam.Langer@doh.state.nj.us; Mary Glenshaw, Department of Health and Senior Services
By now everyone should be aware of the Department of Banking and Insurance’s Proposed regulations regarding fees for out-of-network services. The proposed regulations can be found at the MCMS web site: www.mcmsdocs.org. If you haven’t already read the proposals, please take the time to do so now. These regulations are not in our best interest or that of our patients. The Medical Society of New Jersey has been meeting with the Commissioners of Banking and Insurance and Health and Senior Services and representatives from Governor Corzine’s office. As a result of the last meeting a joint commission has been established with representatives from both Departments and MSNJ. Those meetings should begin next week. Additionally, we expect the comment period to be extended to May 2, 2007. At this time we need to enlist the assistance of our patients to have these proposed regulations withdrawn. Our patients, family members and staff need to write letters in opposition to the proposals. The following is a sample of what the letters should contain and should be sent to: Mr. Robert Melillo, Chief
Copies of those letters should be sent to Governor Corzine, our local Morris County legislators and the Society office. Addresses for the Governor and our legislators can be obtained by calling the Society office or on our web site. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call the Society office, (973) 539-8888.
The following notice has been received from the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance regarding the proposed Out-of-Network benefits. Important Notice Regarding PRN 2006-405 Please be advised that the Department has concluded that no further action will be taken on PRN 2006-405 (Health Benefit Plans Minimum Standards for Network-Based Health Benefit Plans Basis for Payment of Out-of-Network Non-Hospital Provider Claims). The Department appreciates the extensive comments submitted by interested parties. After careful review it is evident that significant issues were raised and many parties have grave concerns about the proposal. Consequently, the Commissioner has determined that this proposal will not be adopted at this time. The Department will continue to closely monitor developments in the market related to the conditions which precipitated the making of the proposal and take action as needed in the future. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Society office.
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Dr. Claps met with Congressman Frelinghuysen today to discuss HR 3200, “American’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009.” Congressman Frelinghuysen voiced his concerns with this proposed legislation, especially the public option portion. Congressman Frelinghuysen supplied the Society with the approximately 1100 pages of the legislation. House Speaker Pelosi has vowed to bring this legislation and approximately 300 pages of amendments to the House for a vote by the end of this week before the August recess.