November 23, 2021

Celebrating 229 Years

1792 - 2021
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM HCMA
CT Legislature Establishes Work Group to Study Viability of Physician Practices

The Connecticut Office of Health Strategy (OHS) recently established a work group to study physician practices in Connecticut (CT), pursuant to

The Act requires OHS to study methods to improve oversight and regulation of mergers and acquisitions of physician practices to improve health care quality and choice in Connecticut, study methods to ensure the viability of physician practices, and develop legislative recommendations to improve reporting and oversight of physician practice mergers and acquisitions.

OHS must make recommendations as a result of the study to the General Assembly no later than February 1, 2023 but will work to make preliminary recommendations for the next legislative session.

From Fairfield County, the following physicians were chosen to serve on the work group: Rod Acosta, MD, Alan Kaye, MD, Robin Oshman, MD, PhD (past president of FCMA), and Robert Russo, MD. From Hartford County, the following physicians were selected: Khuram Ghumman, MD (past president of HCMA), and Atique Mirza, MD. 
Register For the Connecticut 2022 Medicare Update Virtual Program

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:30 AM to 12 Noon

The Medicare Provider, Outreach and Education Team from National Government Services will present its annual seminar for physicians and staff. The presentation will include important changes that will be made to Medicare policy and regulations starting in 2022.
Click here for details and to register.
Samaritan’s Purse Accepts Donated Medical Equipment
 
On occasion, physicians have medical equipment that may be appropriate for donating. One organization that accepts used medical equipment is the Samaritan’s Purse. Samaritan’s Purse is nondenominational Christian organization that serves people worldwide who are victims of war, natural disasters, poverty, and famine. The organization can be found at https://www.samaritanspurse.org/medical/world-medical-mission-donating-materials/  
Value-Based Payment Arrangements Toolkit
Physician Health Alliance (PAI) partnered with the health care experts at Healthsperien to develop this Value Based Arrangements Toolkit, which provides step-by-step support for physicians and their practice management teams as they navigate an increasingly complex array of value-based payment arrangements. Each module in the toolkit provides easy-to-understand, yet comprehensive information that physician practices need to successfully tackle the various elements of these arrangements.
This resource builds further on PAI's efforts to educate physicians on payment programs, including the comprehensive PAI Medicare Quality Payment Program ("QPP") Toolkit 
PAI's resources are all available on the PAI website: physiciansadvocacyinstitute.org
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TIME TO RENEW YOUR 2022 MEMBERSHIP
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A VOICE FOR PHYSICIANS SINCE 1792
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General Internal Medicine Practice Available

Looking for an internist to join a busy medical practice with established, loyal patients of 30 years or more. The owner physician is willing to stay on for several months and introduce the patients for a smooth transition. The medical practice is well managed with low office overhead. The beautiful office is close to both hospitals in Bridgeport, CT. Plenty of parking. Flexible terms for the takeover.
Send inquiries to nalinianandmd@aol.com
Pediatrician Available

A Board Certified, CT Licensed Pediatrician is immediately available for a FT/PT or per diem position, CV and references are available.