HORIZON CONVERSION
Comments to the Department of Education (ED) proposed rule on the
Federal Perkins Loan Program, the Federal Family Education Loan Program, and
the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program
MSNJ PHOTO CONTEST: Win Free MSNJ Dues for 2009!
Send us your photo. The
landscape, nature scene, or landmark pictured in your photo must be located in New Jersey and may not
include people. Your photo should be emailed to
photo@msnj.org no later than
September 1, 2008. When submitting your entry, please be sure to include your
name and county, and a title for your picture along with a brief description of
the location, scene, etc.
Top twelve photos will be featured in the 2009 MSNJ Calendar. The first place winner
will receive a free year of MSNJ dues*! All entries will be posted on the MSNJ
website and may be selected for use in future MSNJ publications. Questions
regarding the contest can be sent to photo@msnj.org. *does not include county dues.
Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals
PhRMA Marketing Code - 2008
Horizon BC/BS Telephone Contact Information: OON Provider, PreAuthorization Request, UM Appeal Phone Numbers
***NEWEST MEMBER BENEFIT***
MSNJ & SETON HALL UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP
Special MSNJ-only tuition rate being offered for SHU's nationally
recognized online Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree program.
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ALERT!!! N.J. Mandates Cultural Competency Training for Physicians
6 additional AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are required by June 30, 2009 to renew medical license.
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ALERT!!! N.J. Mandates Cultural Competency Training for Physicians
6 additional AMA PRA Category 1
Credits™ are required by June 30, 2009 to renew medical
license.
On line Activity sources for this
education:
6-Hour
CME-Accredited Course – This provider states that this activity meets the
required 6.0 hours of cultural competency training that is now required by all
physicians in the state of New
Jersey.
MSNJ Members
Only: Please click here for links to
no cost and discounted online CME courses that will enable you to
earn the necessary credits and well as a link to the State Board FAQ’s on this
requirement.
ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS
Guidance on Accepting Health Information Technology DonationsThe American Medical Association (AMA) has developed resources to help physicians and their practice managers determine whether accepting donated technology is in the best interest of the practice.
Estimated Impact of 0.5% Conversion Factor Update Relative to 10.1% Cut Change in Medicare Allowed Charges by State
Click here to see the dollar impact on each state of the S. 2499 (P.L. 110-173) provision that replaced the 10.1% cut with a 0.5% conversion factor update for six months. State impacts vary widely based on the magnitude of Medicare claims in the state.