TOA 2011 eConnect Archives

December 12, 2011
Topics:

Orthopaedic CME Online - Sign Up Today!

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Auxilium Pharmaceuticals

How to Find and Cut Wasted Time From Each Patient Visit

Thank You To Our Sponsor: ConforMIS, Inc.

Last Call For Abstracts! / Save The Date: TOA/TOF 2012 Annual Meeting!

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Orthoscan

Six Tax Tips for Physicians to Boost Year-End Savings

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Final Support

Meeting the "Lifelong Learning" MOC Requirement

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Zimmer

One Way to Avert a Sky-High Malpractice Award

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December 5, 2011
Topics:

HHSC Proposed Medicaid Rates

Thank You To Our Sponsor: AdvocateMD

Medicare RACs to Conduct Prepayment Reviews for Doctors, Hospitals

Thank You To Our Sponsor: I.T.S.

Save The Date: TOA/TOF 2012 Annual Meeting!

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Remington Medical Resorts

Supracondylar Fractures in Children: Current Concepts and Treatment Considerations

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Wright Medical Technology

Knee Osteoarthritis in Younger Patients Projected to Increase in Next Decade

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Acumed

Sharp Rise in Serious Sports Injuries in Children

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November 21, 2011
Topics:

Happy Thanksgiving! Save The Date: TOA/TOF 2012 Annual Meeting!

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Angiotech

Call for Abstracts - 2012 Annual Meeting

Thank You To Our Sponsor: API ProAssurance

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Bacterin

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Maven Exams

Thank You To Our Sponsor: National Billing Partners

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November 14, 2011
Topics:

Call for Abstracts
Thank You To Our Sponsor: DJO Global
FDA Issues Report on Medical Device Quality
Thank You To Our Sponsor: Esaote
UTMB's Austin Visiting Professor Lecture Series - Wednesday, November 16th
Thank You To Our Sponsor: Global Healthcare Alliance
Physicians Need More Training on How to Use EHRs
Thank You To Our Sponsor: Wright Medical Technology
Should Doctors Be Involved With a Patient's 'Spiritual Care'?
Thank You To Our Sponsor: Zimmer
TDI-DWC: Updates

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October 31, 2011
Topics:

CMS Releases Final Regulations for ACOs

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Viztek

Save The Date: TOA/TOF 2012 Annual Meeting!

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Angiotech

Survey Finds 70% of Hospitals and Health Systems Will Increase Number of Employed Doctors

Thank You To Our Sponsor: AdvocateMD

Fee for Service: How Long Will It Be Around?

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Final Support

TDI-DWC: Updates

Thank You To Our Sponsor: CeramTec

Orthopaedic CME Online (OCO) - Sign up Today!

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October 17, 2011
Topics:

Call for Abstracts

Thank You To Our Sponsor: RTI Biologics, Inc.

TDI-DWC: Pharmacy Formulary Rules Now Available for Viewing

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Global Healthcare Alliance

Orthopaedic CME Online (OCO) - Sign up Today!

Thank You To Our Sponsor: National Billing Partners

6 Ways Orthopedic Practices Can Positively Confront Healthcare Changes

Thank You To Our Sponsor: DJO Global

Four Overlooked Tactics That Bring in Big Money

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Exscribe, Inc.

AAOS Board Approves Two New Practice Guidelines

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October 3, 2011
Topics:

Physician-Buyer Beware

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Bacterin

8 Ways that ACOs Can Increase Your Malpractice Risk

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Esaote

The Achilles Heel of Group Practices

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Abraxas Medical Solutions

'Doctor, I Can't Remember You Telling Me About Those Risks!' - Informed Consent Liability

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Flouroscan Imaging

TMLT 2011 Fall Seminar Series

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September 19, 2011
Topics:

Councilors Message: LCD for Major Joint Replacement

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Synthes Trauma

Utilization Review

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Auxilium

TMLT Policyholders to Save Nearly $35.8 Million in Premium

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Accountable Care Organizations Series: Where are ACOs?

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Ortho-McNeil

Perry Names Teuscher to Higher Education Coordinating Board

Thank You To Our Sponsor: API-C A Pro Assurance Company

TDI-DWC Updates

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September 5, 2011
Topics:

Happy Labor Day

Thank You To Our Sponsor: I.T.S.

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Greenway Medical

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Materialise

Thank You To Our Sponsor: DJO Global

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Stryker

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August 22, 2011
Topics:

BCBS New Reimbursement Policy

Thank You To Our Sponsor: RTI Biologics, Inc.

New Study Measures Doctors' Malpractice Risks

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Viztek

10 Things To Know About EHR in Orthopedic Practices

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Save The Date: September 7, 2011 - Austin Visiting Professor Lecture Series

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Salient Surgical Technologies

Musculoskeletal Oncology Hotline

Thank You To Our Sponsor: API-C A Pro Assurance Company

Save The Date: October 12, 2011 - Own The Bone
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August 8, 2011
Topics:

Proposed 2012 Physician Fee Schedule Would Cut Pay by 30%

Thank You To Our Sponsor: The iTeam

Recovery Audit Contractors – An Update for Texas Orthopaedic Surgeons

Thank You To Our Sponsor: National Billing Partners

Procedure Plus an Evaluation and Management Service Reimbursement Methodology

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Synthes Trauma

TDI-DWC Proposal: Amend 28 TAC §133.2, §133.240, §133.250, §133.270, §133.305, and 28 TAC §134.600

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Stryker

TDI-DWC: Texas Workers' Compensation System Adopts Pharmacy Closed Formulary

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Maven Exams

TDI-DWC: Paper and Electronic Medical Billing Requirements for Workers' Compensation Claims

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July 25, 2011
Topics:

Public Comment On Proposed UR Rules Deadline Set

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Maven Exams

8 Statistics On The Hours Orthopedic Surgeons Spend Seeing Patients Per Week

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Viztek

Save The Date: TOA/TOF 2012 Annual Meeting!

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Materialise

TOA/TOF Orthopaedic CME Online

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Salient Surgical Technologies

Gotcha! When Malpractice Plaintiffs Fake or Exaggerate Injuries

Thank You To Our Sponsor: DJO Global

Vitamin D Lower In NFL Football Players Who Suffered Muscle Injuries, Study Reports

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July 11, 2011
Topics:

New TMA Leader Prepares For Challenging Year

Thank You To Our Sponsor: The iTeam

Names In The News - David R. Schmidt, MD and Robert Berry, DO

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Bacterin

TDI-DWC: Designated Doctor Plan-Based Audit (April 2010 Designated Doctor Review, Follow-Up Audit)

Thank You To Our Sponsor: CeramTec

CMS Issues Proposed Ruling On 2012 Physician Fee Schedule

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Ortho-McNeil

Protect Patients Now! Liability Reform - A Texas Triumph

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Final Support

Volunteer For Vacant AAOS Position - Now Is The Time!

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June 27, 2011
Topics:

Orthopaedic CME Online (OCO)

Thank You To Our Sponsor: The iTeam

TDI-DWC Pharmacy Closed Formulary and New Clean Claims/eBilling Rules Seminar Offered in El Paso on July 15

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Global Healthcare Alliance

Preparation Essential When Handling Ethical Conflicts On The Playing Field

Thank You To Our Sponsor: simplifyMD

AOSSM Provided a Foundation for the Sports Medicine Subspecialty to Thrive

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Acumed

TOA Legislative Advocate's Update

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Fluoroscan Imaging

TDI-DWC Revises DWC Form-069, Report of Medical Evaluation

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June 13, 2011
Topics:

2011 Annual Meeting Wrap Up and Get Involved! Join the TOA Committees or Issues Network and Be a Leader!

Thank You To Our Sponsor: TMLT

Musings from a Retired Orthopaedist

Thank You To Our Sponsor: ConforMIS

Doctors Tout Texas' Brand of Tort Reform - Brady's Bill Similar to State's Limits on Lawsuits

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Carr Riggs and Ingram

Childs Medical Clinic Receives Nation's First Fundings within CMS Medicare Pathway

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Remington Medical Resorts

TOA Legislative Advocate's Update

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Exscribe

What Percentage of Orthopedic Surgeons Will be Employed in 5 Years? 10 Responses

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May 30, 2011
Topics:

Have a Safe and Happy Memorial Day

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Maven Exams

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Orthoscan

Thank You To Our Sponsor: gloStream

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Final Support

Thank You To Our Sponsor: ARA Diagnostic Imaging

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May 16, 2011
Topics:

2011 TOA/TOF Annual Meeting ... Only Days Away!

Thank You To Our Sponsor: TMLT

Why Defensive Medicine Won't Go Away...and Might Become Worse

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Global Healthcare Alliance

Last-Minute Scheduling Can Reduce No-Shows

Thank You To Our Sponsor API-C: Orthopaedics Vital Signs

Partners Who Don't Pull Their Weight: Here's the Solution

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Phoenix Ortho

Red Alert Success: HB 1621 is Dead

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Carr Riggs & Ingram

TOA Legislative Advocate's Update
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May 2, 2011
Topics:

2011 TOA/TOF Annual Meeting ... Only 2 Weeks Away!

Thank You To Our Sponsor: The ITeam

IAC Announces Change in Accreditation Policy Related to Mobile Services

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Bacterin

Why You Must Prepare for the ICD-10 Now

Thank You To Our Sponsor: simplifyMD

CMS: EHR Incentive Programs - Act Now!

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Greenway Medical

Healthcare Reform: Impact on States

Thank You To Our Sponsor: ARA Diagnostic Imaging

6 Ways Evidence-Based Medicine Impacts Orthopedic and Spine Surgery

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April 18, 2011
Topics:

2011 TOA/TOF Annual Meeting - May 20-22, 2011!

DWC Form-022, Required Medical Examination (RME) - Request for Agreement / Request for Order

Thank You To Our Sponsor: ARA Diagnostic Imaging

GOP Medical Malpractice Bill Draws Bipartisan Fire from State Legislators

CMS Releases Proposed Rule on Accountable Care Organizations

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Synthes

Government Affairs News: Greenway on ACO Regs Release

TOA Legislative Advocate's Update

Thank You To Our Sponsor: gloStream

TMLT To Award Four $10,000 Scholarships

Fifth Annual Sports Medicine Symposium

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April 4, 2011
Topics:

47th Annual Orthopaedic Symposium: Modern Concepts in Orthopaedic Surgery Trauma Care

Should People With Unhealthy Lifestyles Pay Higher Health Insurance Premiums?

Thank You To Our Sponsor: The iTeam

Watch Out! You Could Be the Subject of a Peer Review

Thank You To Our Sponsor: PhoenixOrtho

TMA Leaders Testify on TMB Reforms, Physician Employment

TOA Legislative Advocate's Update
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March 21, 2011
Topics:

47th Annual Orthopaedic Symposium: Modern Concepts in Orthopaedic Surgery Trauma Care

The Circus Is In Town: Will TMB Walk The Tightrope?

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Viztek

Maryland Court Upholds Physician Self-Referral Law

Healthcare Reform: Impact on Physicians

Thank You To Our Sponsor NBP: Understanding the New Models that Redefine Roles and Responsibilities in Insurance and Healthcare Delivery

TOA Legislative Advocate's Update
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March 14, 2011
Topics:

Need TOA Member Help In DC ... Draft of NOLC Issues

Friends of John Barrasso Fundraising Breakfast

Thank You To Our Sponsor: The iTeam

Primer for 2011 on Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)

Thank You To Our Sponsor: ARA Diagnostic Imaging

4 Tips for Tackling Common Challenges Facing Orthopedic Surgeons

Thank You To Our Sponsor: TMLT

2011 TOA/TOF Socioeconomic Summit

TOA Legislative Advocate's Update
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February 21, 2011
Topics:

Quick Survey and an Excerpt From Gov. Perry's State of the State Address

White Paper: Patient-Centered Care — How Informed Consent Process Can Increase Patient Satisfaction in Orthopedics

Thank You To Our Sponsor: The iTeam

Vitamins Explored: Summa Patent Created to Treat Cancer Patients May Help in Orthopedics

Late Deadline Extended for Diplomates with Certificates Expiring in 2017

Thank You To Our Sponsor: simplifyMD

National Provider Call on Registration for the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program for Eligible Professionals

TOA Legislative Advocate's Update

What Should You Call A "Nurse" That Works For You?
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February 7, 2011
Topics:

The Decay of TX's Prohibition Against the Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM)

Need TOA Member Help In DC ... Draft of NOLC Issues

Thank You To Our Sponsor: CRI CPA

Texas SC Ruling Protects Government Doctors In Malpractice Claims

Thank You To Our Sponsor: TMLT

TOA Legislative Advocate's Update

70 Of The Best Knee Surgeons In America ... Names 5 TOA Members!

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January 24, 2011
Topics:

TOA/TOF's 2011 Socioeconomic Summit is Saturday!

49 Orthopedic and Spine Devices Receive FDA 510 (k) Clearance in December

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Carr Riggs & Ingram

TOA Legislative Advocate's Update

Worker's Compensation Course Lecture in San Diego

Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review Names TOA's Own, Paul Pace, MD One of "45 Great Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeons to Know"

Thank You To Our Sponsor: Synthes

Scientists Develop The First Vaccine Against MRSA Infections

TDI-DWC: Correction: Effective date for amended 28 TAC §134.500 and §134.506 and New §§134.510, 134.520, 134.530, 134.540, and 134.550 regarding the Pharmacy Closed Formulary
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January 10, 2011
Topics:

Get Ready! 82nd Texas Legislature Convenes!

EHR Incentives Registration Starts Jan. 3, 2011

New Law Clarifies Who Is Subject To The Red Flags Rule

TDI-DWC: MQ Review Procedure and MQRP Audit Plan Memo

Thank You To Our Sponsor: The ITeam

TDI-DWC: Form Revisions - DWC069 (MMI/IR) and DWC032 (Request for a Designated Doctor Exam)

House Approves Healthcare Repeal Rule

TOA Names Director of Operations
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