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Help RIMS fight arbitrary physician provider tax |
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As of July 1, RI law imposes a new 2% gross receipts tax on physicians who perform imaging services or have licensed ambulatory surgery centers.
This tax will affect hundreds of physicians, including some primary care practices. RIMS is moving quickly to challenge the legality of this tax.
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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 Annual Bike Safety Event – volunteers needed |
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Physician volunteers are needed to assist fitting children with helmets at RIMS' annual bike helmet distribution on Saturday, May 10, at Newport Hospital.
Contact Sarah Stevens for information: 401-331-3207
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Directions to Newport Hospital |
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2008 RIMS Legislative Agenda |
RIMS sponsored 13 bills and is monitoring 164 others. A complete list is availalbe, including bill numbers, sponsors, RIMS position, and a description.
View 2008 Legislative Agenda
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Save these dates |
September 22
RIMS Foundation Annual Golf Classic
Ledgemont Country Club, Seekonk
September 27
Annual Banquet & Inauguration of Officers
Biltmore Hotel, Providence
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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.
View Program Flyer
More about RIMS membership benefits |
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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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View WJAR-10 News video
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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 will require prior authorization for imaging |
RIMS has opposed this regrettable step by BCBSRI for six years and delayed its implementation. This new requirement does not serve the best interest of patients and represents an additional burden upon primary care practices. RIMS plans to monitor the implementation of preauthorization and will seek the cooperation of its members and of Blue Cross in this effort. 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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