03/17/2010
Learn how to be better prepared for future influenza epidemics and pandemics during a free webinar hosted by the ACPM.
03/09/2010
A new website for dissemination of information regarding evidence-based disease prevention and health promotion programs for adults.
03/03/2010
The payment cut that technically took effect on Monday will be deferred until April 1.
02/18/2010
Medicare claims for services would be rejected if the practitioner did not have a current enrollment record in Medicare PECOS.
02/08/2010
A new online program by the AMA introduces physicians to national recommendations for physical activity.
02/08/2010
The $300,000 will go towards providing over 3,000 dental visits annually to an area in desperate need
02/03/2010
Save the dates of May 14 and 15 to attend the WSMA Leadership Development Conference in Chelan.
01/28/2010
CMS has extended the deadline for physicians to change their Medicare participation or non-participation status in 2010 to March 17.
01/26/2010
Overcoming Barriers, Building Bridges is the title of the upcoming day-long diversity workshop, scheduled for Friday, May 7 in Tukwila.
01/25/2010
Regularly updated guidance for physicians from the Washington State Medical Association, the state Department of Health, the AMA, and the CDC.
01/19/2010
Details on ways for medical professionals to support relief efforts in Haiti.
01/14/2010
March 14-20, 2010 is National Poison Prevention Week
01/08/2010
The drugstore cites reduced compensation by the State of Washington.
12/23/2009
PCV7 (PrevnarTM) is being replaced by PCV13 in the near future in the State Childhood Vaccine program.
12/22/2009
Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule: Correction for Washington - Locality 02 (Seattle/King County) ONLY
12/21/2009
CMS is working to avoid disruption in services and payment of claims.
12/02/2009
CIGNA has partnered with OneHealthPort allowing registered providers access to their website and services.
10/06/2009
Dr. Deborah J. Harper was elected president of the WSMA at the association’s annual meeting in Spokane, Sunday, October 4, 2009.
09/29/2009
The AMA has expedited the publication of new health care codes specific to the H1N1 vaccine product.
09/24/2009
In preparation for H1N1 vaccine administration, please read the following update from the DOH, issued 9/24/09
09/22/2009
Only offices using general anesthesia need license. An announcement from the DOH.
07/22/2009
The Washington State Department of Health has revised two of its reporting forms for implementation of the Death with Dignity Act.
06/03/2009
Information from State Health Officer Maxine Hayes about the changes to the universal vaccine purchasing system.
03/06/2009
The Department of Health has developed a website for Death with Dignity Act information.
12/24/2008
Enroll now in a new, free service that will improve patient safety and your liability protection
12/24/2008
The WSMA encourages all physicians to become familiar with the language of the initiative. The new law goes into effect March 2009.
10/14/2008
The CHILD Profile database provides a complete, accessible immunization history.
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