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The Lake-Sumter Medical Societyis a membership organization comprised of Doctors of Medicine (MD) and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) located within the two-county area. It is our mission to support members through organized medicine; to serve physicians and their patients by establishing and promoting ethical, educational and clinical standards for the medical profession; and to advocate the highest principle of all, the integrity of the patient/physician relationship.FMA votes "No Confidence" in AMAErnesto Zavaleta, MD; Shelley Glover, MD; Jason Boardman, MD, Stacy Berckes, MD; and Pete Marzek, MD were LSMS delegates to the FMA Annual Meeting held in Orlando. Among the many serious topics was the passionate debate and testimony of delegates expressing overwhelming sentiment that they had serious concerns about the AMA's effectiveness and ability to represent physicians interests. LSMS delegates also weighed in with strong sentiment aligning with the overwhelming majority of physicians expressing frustration and concern. The FMA House of Delegates voted to express these grave concerns to the AMA by sending a letter conveying a vote of “no confidence” in the current AMA leadership’s ability to effectively protect the medical profession. To review final actions of the 2010 House of Delegates, click here. Medicare SGR updates"Doc Fix" has provided a 2.2% increase and a 5 month reprieve. Visit our legislative section for the latest updates and links. "Meaningful Use"July 13th CMS and ONC jointly announced their final rules for both electronic health record standards for certification and the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive programs, including the definition of meaningful use. Fortunately, there will be less requirements than the original, temporary rules had stated. Click HERE to read more. PECOSThe latest from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is that they have decided to not reject any claims and will be taking a more "thoughtful approach" as the fully consider comments received in response to the IFR. There's a contingency plan for those not yet enrolled. Read about it HERE. FIRST COAST SERVICE OPTIONS, INC.FCSO serves as the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for our area. In that role, they perform a variety of functions, including claims processing, receipt and processing of Medicare enrollment applications and changes, customer service (telephone, written, and congressional inquiries), and processing of first level of appeals. In addition, their Provider Outreach and Education (POE) team develops resources and educational events to help you stay up to date on the rapidly-changing Medicare program. Click here for their latest news.
Red Flag changed to January 1st!It is true. More time has been granted as polititians haggle with the FCC. However, it will come, eventually. Need help? Click HERE for a review of pertinent data that must be included! Hometown Health TV spotlightVisit http://hometownhealthtv.com/main/index.php/golf-galas-may10 to see interviews from the 2010 Docs CARE Scramble held on April 23. (The LSMS segment follows the FHW segment.) |
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A not-for-profit organization founded by the Lake-Sumter Medical Society, We Care provides referrals for specialty care to the more than 30,000 disadvantaged residents of Lake County. While We Care provides the referral service, the commitment by local health care providers makes the organization's mission a reality. 
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