Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011
News for Young Physicians
Free ERA toolkit saves physicians time and money
Physicians can save money and speed up the payment process with the AMA electronic remittance advice (ERA) toolkit. By eliminating significant parts of the manual processes in an office's routine, physicians can free their practice staff to perform other revenue-enhancing functions.
Part of the AMA's Heal the Claims Process™ campaign, the ERA toolkit and its complimentary webinar helps physicians speed up the payment process; save time spent on manual processes such as opening mail, filing and phone calls to health insurers; expedite filing to secondary payers; and spend more time on revenue-enhancing functions.
Journal examines individual responsibility and the AMA
With the U.S. Supreme Court likely to decide the constitutionality of the individual responsibility component of the Accountable Care Act (ACA), it is instructive to understand the relevant policy positions that have been adopted by the largest physician organization in the country. The November issue of Virtual Mentor, the AMA's online ethics journal, includes a review of AMA policy in relation to the individual responsibility component of the ACA.
Apply for the Joan F. Giambalvo Memorial Scholarship
Submit a research proposal for the Joan F. Giambalvo Memorial Scholarship, an effort by the AMA Women Physicians Congress and the AMA Foundation to advance the progress of women in the medical profession and to strengthen the AMA's ability to identify and address the needs and interests of women physicians and medical students. Research proposals should focus on professional work or practice issues that affect women physicians.
While women represent an increasing percentage of matriculating medical students and practicing physicians, there is a lack of empirical studies or reliable data about the effect this trend is having on medicine and women physicians themselves. Research supported by the Joan F. Giambalvo Memorial Scholarship Fund is essential to evaluating issues regarding women in the medical work force and in facilitating understanding of future practice needs.
Applications are due Feb. 20; download one today.
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