AMA's coalition prevails: Medicare payment cut reversed |
The AMA succeeded in orchestrating ample bi-partisan majorities in both the House and Senate on Tuesday, July 15, to override President Bush’s veto of the Medicare bill (H.R. 6331). Thus, the 10.6% physician payment cut that became effective July 1 has been reversed for at least through December 31, 2009.
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Register now for the Annual Golf Classic |
Monday, September 22
14th Annual RIMS Foundation Charity Golf Classic
Ledgemont Country Club, Seekonk
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Save the date – September 27 |
Annual Banquet & Inauguration of Officers
Biltmore Hotel, Providence
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RIMS speaks out on hospital merger |
An ad hoc RIMS committee on hospital mergers drafted a document and has shared it with the RI Attorney General, the Director of Health, the Governor and the media. RIMS' calls for hospital merger proposals to be evaluated in light of a mandated statewide coordinated plan for health care infrastructure.
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Help RIMS fight arbitrary physician provider tax |
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As of July 1, 2007, RI law imposes a new 2% gross receipts tax on physicians who perform imaging services or have licensed ambulatory surgery centers.
This tax affects hundreds of physicians, including some primary care practices. RIMS moved immediately to challenge the legality of this law, but the process requires several steps .
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Click here to learn more, find out what to do, and how to inform your patients. |
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RIMS white paper on retail-based clinics |
A RIMS ad hoc committee chaired by former RIMS President Fredric V. Christian, MD, developed a white paper on retail-based clinics. The new genre of for-profit health care facilities includes "Minute Clinics," which have been installed in many CVS pharmacies in Massachusetts and in many other states.
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Discounted college advising services |
College Advisors Group offers a 20% discount to RIMS members and their staff. Services include financial aid planning, career and education planning, and more.
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www.collegeadvisors.group
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Webster Bank offers new benefits to RIMS members |
Webster Bank offers a comprehensive banking package for RIMS members that includes discounted interest rates on lines and loans, financing for EMR, and more. Contact Lisa Staley, Vice President of Webster’s Medical Financial Services Group at 401-421-1548 or lstaley@websterbank.com.
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NEW – Group Membership Billing Program Announced |
RIMS now offers practices or professional organized medicine groups with ten or more physician members a flat dues rate of $375 for each physician regardless of membership category. This is a discount of $100! Learn more
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Contact Megan E. Turcotte for information: 401-331-3207 |
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Coalition Urges Repeal of New Tax on Health Care |
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Patients, advocates, and medical providers united in opposition to the 2% gross receipts tax on outpatient medical imaging and surgical procedures. A press conference was held on October 25 at the Rhode Island Department of Health. |
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More about the tax |
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< RIMS President Nick Tsiongas, MD, MPH, urges that this tax be repealed. |
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BCBSRI requires prior authorization for imaging |
RIMS is monitoring the implementation of preauthorization and is in frequent dialogue with Blue Cross about it. Read more |
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Good news regarding UnitedHealthcare |
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UnitedHealthcare has entered into a regulatory settlement agreement related to alleged violations of various state laws governing claims payment and claims management. Under the settlement, UHC has agreed to “resolve essentially all regulatory matters prior to the effective date of the agreement and to establish an efficient and transparent framework for evaluating and regulating performance over the next three years.” Read more |
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Getting (More) Involved 101 |
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse delivered the keynote for the RIMS and RIMPAC "Civics for Doctors" seminar. Participants earned CME credits while learning about politics and public policy.
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