CMS Accepts Appeals for E-Prescribing & PQRS The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is starting an informal appeals process this month for the 2011 PQRS and e-prescribing programs.
Dallas County Medical Society Installs Dallas Cardiologist as President Dallas County Medical Society installed Richard W. Snyder II, MD, as its 129th president on Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Park City Club. Two awards were presented: the Charles Max Cole, MD, Leadership Award to Robert W. Haley, MD, and the Millard J. and Robert L. Heath Award to Congressman Pete Sessions.
DCHHS Health Update: Influenza Report for Week 52 View the
DCHHS Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report for Dec 25 – Dec 31, 2011. Minimal influenza activity continues to be reported in Dallas County. RSV activity is still increasing significantly in the area, with now 33% of rapid antigen tests positive.
Many Doctors Are Going Broke CNN reveals that half of all U.S. physicians work in private practices. When these practices go under, communities are deprived of crucial health services.
House G.O.P. Leaders Agree To Extension Of Payroll Tax Cut Under a deal reached between House and Senate leaders, the House will now approve as early as Friday the two-month extension of a payroll tax holiday and unemployment benefits approved by the Senate last Saturday, and the Senate will appoint members of a House-Senate conference committee to negotiate legislation to extend both benefits through 2012.
DCMS Networking Social - Feb 9 Spruce up your referral base and join your DCMS colleagues at Cantina Laredo in Lakewood for a Networking Social on Feb. 9. Click here for more information.
