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May 2011

Complete Issue

Proposed federal rules on Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)

“Sorry” gets a hearing in the House

Congressional committees move medical liability bill

RI Senate commission on hospital costs releases report

Information for consumers on health system reform

“The Point” is a central resource for RI seniors, disabled

Patient Centered Medical Home Accreditation Guidelines from AAFP, AAP, ACP, & AOA

U.S. court backs AMA, halts “red flag” implementation

AMA urges changes in health IT program

AMA introduces AMAGINE™, health IT solutions platform for physicians

RIMS issues policy statement on prior authorization

“Prior Authorization” controversy sparks a U.S. Senate investigation

RIMS wins high marks (again) from ACCME

Briefly Noted

MedPAC proposes 2012 Medicare update

CMS limits RAC documentation requests

2011 Medicare benefits for preventive services

Physicians boost RI’s economic health by $4B a year

RIMS President: Dr. Gary Bubly reports

JANUARY 2011

Complete Issue

2011 General Assembly preview

“Prior Authorization”: a hot issue again

Provider taxes

“Red flags” threat recedes

AMPAC 2011 political education programs

AMA resources for physicians

RIMS inaugurates new leadership team

Hill Award for Dr. David Ettensohn

Rakatansky Award for Dr. Caroline Troise

Medicare payments restored through January 1, 2012

CMS home health certification now requires a “face-to-face encounter”

2011 brings enhanced Medicare benefits for preventive services

CMS implementation guide for 2011 Medicare PQRS available online

Avoid 2012 e-Rx penalties by reporting in 2011

Managing adult migraine

Behavior That Undermines a Culture of Safety

Bicentennial Committee laying plans for RIMS 200th in 2012

RIMS President: Dr. Gary Bubly reports

SEPTEMBER 2010

Complete Issue

The 2010 General Assembly session: One for the record books

RIMPAC news: Reform raises stakes in fall elections

On system reform: What were they thinking?

Useful links for system reform and federal regulations

AMA: 2010 House of Delegates Annual Meeting

Dr. Ed Forman on medical ethics as process

National honors for Dr. Aronson and Dr. Hamolsky

Awards for Dr. Ettensohn and Dr. Troise

Tar Wars® Rhode Island: Annual Poster Contest

2010 Bike helmet distribution to RIteCare kids

Beacon Mutual’s divorce from Blue Cross generates confusion

“Regional Extension Center” offers doctors free, practical help with EHRs

Useful links for practice management and health information technology

AMA’s new liability survey: Eye-popping, but not surprising

Tips for Steering Clear of Problems with Pain-Med Prescribing

UnitedHealthcare’s $350 million settlement for past underpayment

Briefly Noted

RIMS President: Reform brings opportunity

FEBRUARY 2010

Complete Issue

Getting ready for ICD-10 by 2013

Liability notes: Rhode Island and the federal “demonstration projects”

Regional variations in Medicare payments

Will you be ready for PECOS by April 5?

March 17 is the new deadline for Medicare participation decisions

MinuteClinic™ moving its headquarters from Minnesota to Woonsocket

Rakatnasky Award for Edwin Forman, MD; Hill Award for Michael Migliori, MD

EHR Financing Available from Webster Bank

Briefly Noted

RIMS President: Moving ahead collaboratively

JULY 2009

Complete Issue

“Red Flag” regulations may be in force August 1

RI doctors to get model protection against insurers’ abuse of discounts

Saving the Office of Health Insurance Commissioner

RIMS Foundation Bike Helmet Donations 2009

June AMA House of Delegates Meeting – Report from the RI Delegation

Medical students ride for the uninsured

Briefly Noted; New Specialty Society and RIMS officers

RIMS President: Guilty as Charged; Second Wind

APRIL 2009

Complete Issue

What’s in the stimulus for RI health care?

2009 State Legislative Session

How to find information about a legislative bill online

New AMA resources for your practice

Medicare e-prescribing incentive payments

RIMS President: Cost is in the Driver's Seat Now

RIMS President: Inaugural Address

AUGUST 2008

Complete Issue

RIMS 2008 Legislative Wrap-up

AMA Honors Ginaitt

AAFP honors RIMS

New AMA resources for your practice

New avenue for dialogue with the RI Blues

RIMS President: Term in review