Vital Signs Summer 2017

6/22/2017

/cme Risk Management CME Electronic Health Records Education (3 modules) • Module 1 — EHR Best …) • Identifying Potential Drug Dependence and Preventing Abuse (Legal Advisor) • Managing Risk when … Risk Management CME Courses • Talking to Patients About Gun Safety • Initiating a Conversation …

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12 Capitation Policies

6/21/2017

management, 39 electronic health records, and wellness programs, improve care and produce value. 40 (D) 41 … that organizations that take downside risk 26 arrangements, including capitation, must also purchase appropriate … stop-loss 27 insurance and other appropriate tools to mitigate substantial risk. (HP) 28 29 The MMS …

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06 Assessment of the Impact of High-Deductible Health Plans

6/21/2017

with lower incomes, 38 who are also at higher risk of being in poorer health, and who have fewer … category — at higher financial and medical risk — are a 15 potential area for concern. 16 17 …, the increase in 42 cost-sharing poses a financial risk for the most vulnerable people.43 …

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07-11 Reaffirmed at A-17 for one year

6/21/2017

EACH POLICY ETHICS 4. Ethics and Managed Care The Massachusetts Medical Society Policy … Statement on Ethics and Managed Care states: Ethics and Managed Care Preamble … of their patients first. (AMA CEJA Opinion 8.13 Managed Care Guidelines; AMA Policy 285.982: Ethical Issues …

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15 Hospital Discharge Communications

6/21/2017

intensive medication reconciliation, home visits, and telephone 33 follow-up to manage high-risk/high needs … management service if there is a face-to-face 30 encounter between the patient and attending physician …. Medicare also pays for transitional care 31 management (TCM), or services delivered during the 30 days …

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Testimony in Support of S.1100 before the Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery

6/19/2017

in pain management, educating patients about the risks of these medications and their proper storage … in support for S.1100, legislation that would increase access to pain management services.  The Medical … commercial insurance carrier to develop a pain management access plan, including those that provide …

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Boston Square Dedicated to Pioneering Physician and MMS Member

6/16/2017

have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™  Featured Online CME Activities – Risk Management … Category 1 Credit™ See our full listing of risk management online CME activities. This Week in Health Care … participants who have put themselves at risk. New study highlights risks of unproven "chronic Lyme disease …

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Committee on Preparedness - June 14, 2017

6/14/2017

Attendees Eric Goralnick, MD, Chair Ritu R. Sarin, MD, Vice Chair Catherine M. Brown, DVM, MSc, MPH (by telephone) John J. Looney, MD Andrew Milsten, MD (by telephone) Leon D. Sanchez, MD Daniel Willner, MD (by telephone) Guests Kerin Milesky, Acting Director, MDPH Office of Preparednes

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Testimony in Support of H.622/S.641 before the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

6/13/2017

that racial and ethnic minorities in the United States are at greater risk of death and disease from a variety …, rehabilitative services, long-term care, and pain management.   Massachusetts prides itself on providing health …

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How to Care for Patients with Intellectual or Developmental disabilities

6/9/2017

of pediatric care. This live 1-hour risk management webinar, Medical Care of Adults with Intellectual … Category 1 Credit™  Featured Online CME Activities – Risk Management Credit  Concussion Treatment … listing of risk management online CME activities. This Week in Health Care Sign up for daily roundups …

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