Archive for the ‘In the News’ Category

The Nuts and Bolts of ICD-10-CM Transition

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

A look at the systems and processes most affected and how to prepare your practice By Deborah Grider It is now only 37 months before ICD-10-CM becomes a reality. There’s much to do before October 1, 2013, but implementation can be a smooth transition if you take a systematic approach. There are ...

News Release – State of Delaware

Friday, September 10th, 2010

Tamper-resistant prescription pad law Starting October 1, 2010, all practitioners will be required to use prescription pads which comply with guidelines by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This deadline is approaching rapidly and prescribers need to stock up on the new tamper-resistant prescription pads. This law will ...

2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnostic Code Changes

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

by Lori Becks, RHIA There are approximately 129 new valid diagnosis codes that will become effective on October 1, 2010. Many of these new additions are found in Chapter 14 among the codes for congenital anomalies of female genital organs, in Chapter 16 under symptoms involving the respiratory and digestive ...

You asked, We listened.

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Medical Arts Press Launches New Free Delivery Policy Introduces Industry’s Best Shipping Deal LINCOLNSHIRE, IL (July 6, 2010) – As of July 1, 2010, Medical Arts Press, Inc. will offer free shipping on every order of $45 or more, including furniture. Based on customer feedback and a commitment to superior customer service, ...

News Release – Washington State

Monday, June 21st, 2010

The July 1, 2010, deadline is approaching rapidly and prescribers need to stock up on the new prescription pads and paper. For more information on the new requirement you can visit the Washington State Department of Health website at http://www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/trpp/ You can find the new prescription forms at: http://www.medicalartspress.com/content/iw/downloads/rx/wa-rx.pdf

Celebrate National Medical Group Practice Week™

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

National Medical Group Practice Week™ is January 18-22, 2010.  We understand the importance of this week and want to support all practice personnel who help provide quality care within their own communities.  In recognition of this week, click here to take 10% off your next order! For more information, visit http://www.mgma.com/gpw/