
Wisconsin Medical Society Have you checked out our Seniors Guide? It's full of info. on Wisconsin health care resources for older adults, plus tips on staying well at any age.
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The rising cost of health care, coupled with a troubled economy, means that times are tough for the many older adults who live on a fixed income. Treating a chronic condition, adding a new prescription ...

Wisconsin Medical Society Three teleconferences to discuss CMS revisions to consultation services payment policy. First one is Tuesday, Dec. 29.
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According to CMS officials, no decision has made regarding the AMA’s request that this policy be delayed for a year. The AMA has stated that it will continue to advocate against this policy in Washington, ...

Wisconsin Medical Society Interested in making a contribution to the Wisconsn Medical Society Foundation? Donations for 2009 tax year must be postmarked by Dec. 31.
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Despite the economic uncertainties of this past year, the Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation continued to provide significant levels of funding for medical students through loans, scholarships, fellowships and community health grants. ...

Wisconsin Medical Society From the Wisconsin State Journal: A new database could help reduce waste and provide the best health care for Wisconsin patients. Wisconsin Medical Society VP highlights what doctors need to know about the initiative.
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Doctors in Dane County give more women mammograms than elsewhere in the state but test fewer heart patients for cholesterol.

Wisconsin Medical Society Our newest listing of webinars/teleconferences (January-March) is online. Topics include PQRI reporting, electronic health records, risk management, performance improvement, coding/billing, RAC audit prevention and more.
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The following pricing is per phone line. You may have as many individuals from your office participate as you would like.

Wisconsin Medical Society Good news: Primary care physicians spending more time w/patients. Not-so-good news: Emergency dept. wait times increasing.
amednews: Primary care physicians spending longer time with patients :: Dec. 7, 2009 ... American Me
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But wait times for emergency care have increased, study says. More patients and fewer hospitals are among the reasons.

Wisconsin Medical Society Interesting article on why the number of primary care doctors may be dwindling in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Medical Society Did you know that more than 700,000 Wisconsin Medicaid (BadgerCare) patients will be covered for SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral-to-Treatment) services beginning in January? Find out more about this approach to problem alcohol and drug use.
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Click here if you'd prefer a pdf Joint Commission Pushes SBIRT, by Richard L. Brown, MD, MPH Rallying Behind SBIRT's Future, by Joan Fischer Support System Key for Returning Veterans, by Harold Gates Report Highlights the Need/Treatment Gap, by Mia Croyle Month End Data, Aug. ...

Wisconsin Medical Society Medical students: Join us for a roundtable discussion on health care reform this Monday at 6:30 p.m.
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Physicians and medical students interested in health care reform are invited to join a roundtable discussion hosted by the Wisconsin Medical Society's Resident and Fellow, Medical Student, and Young Physicians sections at the Society headquarters Monday, Oct. 26 from 6:30-8 p.m.

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out the Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation's fall newsletter. It's
full of stories about the Foundation's grant and scholarship
recipients, as well as opportunities to make a difference.
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Wisconsin Medical Society New in the Wisconsin Medical Journal: Evidence that child safety seat education needs a boost. (See p. 352 of the virtual Journal for details.)
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October 2009 • Volume 108 • Issue 7 Official publication of the Wisconsin Medical Society Guiding Our Youth Toward Responsible Behaviorsog???@ra ???33 _^^^^^M -"-" October 2009 ??? Volume 108 ...

Wisconsin Medical Society Health care professionals: Registration for the Wisconsin Quality & Safety Forum ends today. See yesterday's edition of Medigram for details. http://bit.ly/BRsA6
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Registration for the Oct. 19-20 Wisconsin Quality & Safety Forum, which will focus on successful health care quality and patient safety innovations this year, ends Friday, Oct. 9.

Wisconsin Medical Society The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is encouraging physicians, PAs, RNs, LPNs, medical assistants and others to volunteer at public vaccination clinics.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging the followinghealth care professionalsto contact their local public health agencies and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units:

Wisconsin Medical Society A bit of food for thought this Friday: Pros and cons of patients and doctors connecting on Facebook.
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When Walter Jordan played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1980s, he had top-notch medical care. Whenever he was hurt, a team physician materialized immediately. If he had any kind of health question, it was answered in no time.

Wisconsin Medical Society Our CEO and the AFL-CIO president teamed up this week for a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel op-ed on three key aspects of health care reform: access to care, cost containment and basic system design.
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