New resources help prepare your practice to implement the 5010 standard transactions
American Medical Association - Feb. 1, 2010
Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, physicians will be required to use an updated version of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) electronic standard transactions, commonly known as “5010.” To help you prepare for this compliance deadline, the AMA is developing a series of six fact sheets on what physician practices need to know in order to successfully implement the 5010 electronic standard transactions. More...
POMAA Introduces its 2010 National Advisory Board - January 2010
POMAA's 2010 National Advisory Board will begin meeting in January to go over our 2010 National Conference. The 2010 board consists of practice managers and administrators from various states across the U.S. Remaining on the board from 2009 are: Charlene Burgett, Wendy Buckler, Carla Hannibal, Becke Umberger, and Jennifer Wilkes. Joining the board for 2010 are: Sandie Choucair, Kristin Harbaugh, Denys Meade, and Tammie Womack.
In addition to serving on POMAA's 2010 National Advisory Board, Jennifer Wilkes has also been named POMAA's Association Director. Please help POMAA in congratulating our 2010 board members.
Nations 1st Health Security Strategy Released
January 7, 2010
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the release of the nation's first Health Security Strategy, which focuses on the citizens of America and their health in the event of a large-scale emergency.
To view the 48 page document, please click here.
POMAA's 2009 Medical Practice of the Year
Emmitsburg Osteopathic Primary Care Center, Inc. based in Emmitsburg, MD was the recipient of POMAA's 2009 Medical Practice of the Year Award. POMAA was proud to give this award to EOPCC due to their outstanding contributions to the community. EOPCC is a nonprofit physician practice owned by Dr. Bonita Portier with Kristin Harbaugh, CPM-HRS as their practice manager. You may visit their website by clicking here.