| The new Rhode Island Medical Journal (RIMJ) |
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The May 2013 issue is available; free and without a log-in. Read the special section, Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, and Q&A with Dr. David Thatcher, former Surgeon General. |
The redesigned, interactive, paperless publication features expanded content and news from the medical community. |
Download it to your iPhone/iPad Books app! May 2013 RIMJ |
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| "SCOPE of Pain" half-day CME meeting |
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June 8, 2013, 7:30am–1:30pm
The "Safe and Competant Opiate Prescribing Education" program promotes the safe and effective management of patients with chronic pain. |
For more information and to register, visit www.scopeofpain.com |
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| Tar Wars Poster Contest - 20th Anniversary! |
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Contents winners– First-place: Kinjal Gupta, Metcalf School, Exeter, won a trip to Washington, DC to represent RI in the national competition. Second-place: Robert Colomey, The Community School, Cumberland, won a $75 VISA gift card. Third-place: Adelina Steinmetz, St Paul School, Cranston, won a $50 VISA gift card. |
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| A Message for Patients of Dr. Christopher Huntington |
As of March 8, 2013, the office of Christopher Huntington, MD is closed. Information for patients |
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| Member Portal provides new access for RIMS members |
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Members can now access directories, update contact information, communicate through community forums, register for RIMS events, make RIMPAC contributions, pay RIMS dues and more. |
Instructions for login and other features are included in this handy Step-by-step Guide. |
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| Three local physicians honored |
Gary Bubly, MD; Josiah D. Rich, MD; and Peter Simon, MD were named “Public Health Heroes” by the Association of State and Health Territorial Officials. Providence Business News article, RIMJ article |
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| RIMS leadership hosts legislators |
On January 15, members of RIMPAC and RIMS' Executive and Public Laws committees hosted a reception for the General Assembly leadership and welcomed newly-elected legislators. More photos
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| Dr. Hollmann seminar presents CPT changes for 2013 |
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On December 13, Peter A. Hollmann, MD, (AMA CPT Editorial Panel Chair, past CPT Member of the AMA/Specialty RBRVS Update Committee, and a BCBSRI Medical Director) reviewed new and revised CPT codes and guidelines for 2013.
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| RIAPA honors Steven DeToy |
The Rhode Island Academy of Physician Assistants presented RIMS' Steven DeToy with a Resolution thanking him for his many years of leadership and advocating on behalf of RIAPA. AAPA article and resolution
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| Prescription drug discount card – for flu season |
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RIMS has partnered with RI Rx Card to provide free prescription drug discount cards to Rhode Islanders. |
This program can help lower prescription drug costs. Save on flu vaccines
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Get your discount card |
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| Big Nazo designs "girth suits" for Women & Infants' |
Big Nazo Lab, creators of audience-interactive puppet creatures, (and performers at RIMS' Gala) made bariatric suits for hospital-based training in safe and compassionate care for obese patients.
ProJo article/video, Big Nazo Blog
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| Drs. McDonald, Sweeney, and DiMase receive awards |
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Charles J. McDonald, MD (left) received the Dr. Charles L. Hill Award and Patrick J. Sweeney, MD, PhD, MPH (below) and Joseph D. DiMase, MD received the Dr. Herbert Rakatansky Award at RIMS Annual Banquet on September 22. More photos |
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RIMS officers were inaugurated: PresidentAlyn L. Adrain, MD; President-Elect Elaine C. Jones, MD; Vice President Peter Karczmar, MD; Secretary Elizabeth B. Lange, MD; and Treasurer Jerry Fingerut, MD. |
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| RIMS Member-Get-A-Member Campaign |
Earn a $50 American Express Gift Card for every new, paid member you bring to RIMS, with no limit to the number of gift cards you can earn.
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Read memo
Sample letter
Application form
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| ICD-10 delayed until October 1, 2014 |
On April 9, the U.S. Department of Health and Human services announced that the compliance deadline for replacing ICD-9 with ICD-10 will be postponed again. Read more
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| Physician-initiated “Advance Payment ACOs” can give notice now and apply in August for 2013 start |
The CMMI has announced that its Advance Payment program will be available to physician-based ACOs with a 2013 start dates, and that the deadline for giving notice of intent to apply has been extended to June 29. Read more, Application information, Instructions
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| Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the AMA |
The Affordable Care Act includes many major provisions that are consistent with AMA policy and hold the potential for a stronger, better performing health care system. Many provisions will not become effective until 2014 or later. This will give the AMA, state and specialty societies the opportunity to have maximum input in the regulatory process and to seek further legislative changes. |
Read this summary of the major ACA provisions that are consistent with AMA policy, and the provisions we are working to revise. |
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| Judge finds for the State on provider taxes |
In a case that has ramifications for doctors of all specialties and across the nation, a Rhode Island judge has rejected RIMS’ challenge to the constitutionality of the state’s “surcharges” (provider taxes) on certain medical imaging and ambulatory surgical services. |
Read more, including the full text of the Judgment as well as RIMS' post-hearing Memorandum of Law. |
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