Pediatric Clerkship Preceptors Needed
The Frank Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University is in need of additional preceptors for its required third year Pediatric Clerkship. The clerkship is 6 weeks in duration, two weeks will be...
View ArticleCSMS Supports Fair Medical Audits Act of 2015
For Immediate Release (North Haven, CT) Today, the Connecticut State Medical Society (CSMS) issued a strong endorsement for the “Fair Medical Audits Act of 2015,” introduced today by U.S....
View ArticleCSMS Members in the News
CSMS member physicians play active leadership roles in many areas of medicine. Here are a few CSMS members in the recent news: Congratulations to CSMS Councilor Joseph Feuerstein, MD (L) for being...
View ArticleCSMS Councilor Speaks on Mental Health Parity at AMA
CSMS Councilor Theodore Zanker, MD gave a presentation today as part of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates meeting in Chicago. A featured speaker at the AMA Litigation Center...
View ArticleCSMS to Host PQRS Webinars
Join CSMS for an overview of the Medicare Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS). Webinar topics will include: How to participate in PQRS Individual and group reporting options Measure selection Key...
View ArticleCSMS Applauds Governor’s Signature on Telehealth Bill
(North Haven, CT) – On behalf of the more than 6,000 physicians and physicians in training of the Connecticut State Medical Society (CSMS), we thank Governor Dannell Malloy for signing into law PA...
View ArticleJune 30/July 1Deadlines: GPRO, EHR Hardship Exception
June 30 is the last day to register for the Group Practice Reporting Option (GPRO) for 2015 PQRS reporting. To register for GPRO, your group must have an approved Individuals Authorized Access to the...
View ArticleDecoding MYQRUR (CSMS webinars)
CMS creates Mid-Year Quality and Resource Use Reports (MYQRUR) to provide physicians and practitioners with cost and quality measure data for Medicare patients. Join the Connecticut State Medical...
View ArticleCSMS, Rep. DeLauro Host Press Conference
In recognition of National UV Safety Month, the Connecticut State Medical Society and US Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) hosted a press conference today supporting Rep. DeLauro’s call for a...
View ArticleReporting as a Group Practice: 2015 EHR-Based Reporting for PQRS
Join CMS experts for an eHealth webinar on participating in the 2015 PQRS program via the group practice reporting option (GPRO) using an EHR-based reporting mechanism. The webinar is scheduled for...
View ArticleBiondino Classic Raises $30K for CSMS Charitable Trust
A few am sprinkles didn’t dampen the fun at the 2015 Biondino Golf Classic, and by the 12:15 shotgun start 24 eager foursomes were ready to roll through the course at Wallingford Country Club. There...
View ArticleICD-10: Coming Soon to a Claim Near You
With the October 1 implementation date for ICD-10 just weeks away, physicians recently got some good news: the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)...
View ArticleWith Apologies to Mark Twain, Reports of the Death of Organized Medicine Have...
CSMS President Robert Russo, MD and CSMS EVP/CEO Matthew Katz recently wrote this op-ed for the Hartford Business Journal on the importance of organized medicine: With apologies to Mark Twain, reports...
View ArticlePECOS Reminder
Please ensure all information is correctly reflected within your Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS) account. Information such as National Provider Identifier (NPI), Taxpayer...
View ArticleCongratulations to Smilow/YNHH Team on $11M Oncology Research Grant
CSMS member Roy Herbst, MD recently received some excellent news. Dr. Herbst, chief of medical oncology at YNHH/Smilow, and his team were awarded an $11M grant for their Specialized Program of Research...
View ArticleAMA Releases Analyses of Potential Anthem-Cigna and Aetna-Humana Mergers
This morning, the AMA released the following press statement that summarizes the key findings of new special analyses of the impact of the proposed Anthem-Cigna and Aetna-Humana health insurance...
View ArticlePQRS 2016 Informal Review Process
Individual eligible professionals (EPs), Comprehensive Primary Care (CPC) practice sites, and group practices participating in GPRO (including ACOs) that did not satisfactorily report PQRS in 2014 will...
View ArticleMillion Hearts Model Deadline Extension
CMS has extended the deadline for the Million Hearts Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Model letter of intent and application to October 8, 2015. The extension will ensure that all interested...
View ArticleCSMS Supports CDC Recommendations for Childhood Immunization
September 18, 2015 For Immediate Release (North Haven, CT) – At its founding in 1792, the Connecticut State Medical Society stated its dedication to the “diffusion of science and knowledge of the...
View ArticleCSMS Opposes Announced Medicaid Cuts
(NORTH HAVEN) – The Connecticut State Medical Society (CSMS) is deeply concerned by Governor Malloy’s recent announcement of significant rescissions to Medicaid and mental health services, on top of...
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