PSYCHIATRISTS MUST COMPLY WITH JUNE 30, 2013 DEADLINE
TO AVOID MEDICARE E-PRESCRIBING PENALTIES IN 2014

 All physicians, including psychiatrists, must comply with a June 30, 2013 deadline for Medicare e-prescribing compliance. 

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THE SAFE ACT:  GUIDELINES FOR COMPLYING WITH THE NEW MENTAL HEALTH REPORTING REQUIREMENT

The Secure Ammunition and Firearms Security (SAFE) Act, signed into law earlier this year, is a gun control statute that substantially strengthens rules

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NYSPA Issues Press Release on SAFE Act Reporting Requirements

Recently, NYSPA has been mentioned in several newspaper articles regarding the SAFE Act reporting requirements. 

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HIPAA Update

Last month, HHS issued a HIPAA Final Rule implementing, among other things, a number of provisions of the HITECH Act with the goal of strengthening privacy and security protections for health information and enhancing patient's access to their own information. 

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I-STOP Deadline Rapidly Approaching

Starting August 27, 2013, all physicians who prescribe Schedule II, III and IV controlled substances will be required to consult

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Will NYS’s Transition to Medicaid Managed Care Serve Those with Serious Mental Illness Well?

Barry B. Perlman, M.D. & Henry Harbin, M.D.
Skepticism, not cynicism, will be in order during the coming year as New York State’s efforts to place all of its Medicaid enrollees, including those with serious and persistent mental illness, into Medicaid Managed Care Plans (MMCPs) is realized. 

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Memorandum in Opposition to S.3481 (same as A.801)

This bill would amend New York State’s limited liability company law, business corporation law, and partnership law to authorize

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NYSPA Lead Plaintiff in Class Action Lawsuit Against United Healthcare and Affiliates

NYSPA is pleased to announce that it has joined as first named plaintiff in a class action lawsuit against United Healthcare and affiliates addressing access to coverage

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2013 CPT Changes

NYSPA has been actively working to educate our members about major current procedural terminology (CPT) changes that went into effect on January 1, 2013.

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2013 Medicare Fee Schedules

Medicare fee schedules are available for members use only. Please sign in for access to the fee schedules.

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