Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society News Blog

Fall Meeting Call for Abstracts - Total Joint Replacement, Patient Safety and Efficiencies in Orthopaedic Practice

Beth Weachter — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 19:04:38 GMT

Total Joint Replacement, Patient Safety and Efficiencies in Orthopaedic Practice
October 10-11, 2013
Penn Stater, State College

Program Chairs Matt Austin MD, Lawrence Crossett MD, and Michael Enriquez FACHE, are seeking abstracts from residents and practicing orthopaedic surgeons. Please note, there will be a resident presentation competition with cash awards.

To submit a talk for consideration, send your application and abstract to: susan@paorthosociety.org

Deadline May 31

Order the 2013 Workers' Comp Fee Schedule

Beth Weachter — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:17:52 GMT

Workers' Comp increase effective January 1, 2013 is 3.3%...order your fee schedule today!

Bureau of Workers' Comp 2013 Survey

Beth Weachter — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:50:29 GMT

The state of Pennsylvania relies heavily on the results of the attached survey to recognize and correct problems on delivery of health care to injured workers.

The results of this survey will help to produce the annual study which is required by law "...to determine whether the fee schedule is adequate to ensure that injured workers have sufficient access to quality health care."

You are requested by POS and Bureau of Workers' Compensation to complete the attached survey and fax it back to TLG Research Associates at 215-348-9831

Thank You!

Renew Your POS Membership for 2013

Beth Weachter — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:14:36 GMT

You now have the option of renewing your annual membership dues online...learn how

Orthopaedic CME Online

Beth Weachter — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:10:06 GMT

POS is pleased to announce a new membership benefit. Earn CME online at discount rates. Visit Orthopaedic CME Online for more information.

Documenting Medical Necessity and Medicare Audits 101

Beth Weachter — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:01:35 GMT

If you participate in Medicare, you may have had some of your claims audited. Please visit the links below for more information:

Medicare Audits (AAOS log in required)
Documenting Medical Necessity
Coding and Documentation to Minimize Audit Risks: Joint Replacements and other Areas of Risk

Meaningful Use: What Orthopaedic Surgeons Need to Know

Beth Weachter — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:57:26 GMT

Visit our practice management page for more information

Gallant Testifies at Fair Contracting Hearing

Beth Weachter — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:23:29 GMT

President, Greg Gallant MD today testified to the House Insurance Committee in support of HB1763. read testimony

CMS Announces 5010 Enforcement Delay

Beth Weachter — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:46:29 GMT

CMS today announced that it would not initiate enforcement action until March 31, 2012
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POS Welcomes New President

Beth Weachter — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:39:23 GMT

POS Welcomes its 56th president, Greg Gallant MD, MBA. We look forward to a great year! read our press release