http://www.toa.org The primary resource for the orthopaedic community! en-US Mon, May 7 2012 13:30:00 CST Texas Orthopaedic Association 2011 60 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic1 Our Executive Vice President, Donna Parker, was awarded the AAOS Executive Director of the Year honor from the State Societies Committee last week at the National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference in Washington. As one of the tw... Mon, May 7 2012 13:11:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic1 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic2 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Acumed Mon, May 7 2012 13:10:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic2 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic3 William Beaumont Army Medical Center and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine 12th Annual Orthopaedic Surgery Research Day Proudly Present: "Articular Cartilage Injuries: Current Treatmen... Mon, May 7 2012 13:09:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic3 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic4 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Breg Mon, May 7 2012 13:08:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic4 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic5 Want to help prevent injuries in your young patients - and encourage them to stay active? Texas Medical Association's Hard Hats for Little Heads bicycle helmet giveaway program offers an easy way for you to stress safety and good... Mon, May 7 2012 13:07:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic5 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic6 If I twisted my knee, or injured my shoulder, and asked you for advice on a physician to see, would you suggest to me that I go see my Primary Care Physician? Of course not! You would send me to a specialist, an orthopedic physic... Mon, May 7 2012 13:06:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic6 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic7 WASHINGTON, DC - In a new study released today, parents report 1 in 3 children who play team sports sustain injuries severe enough to require medical treatment. Coaching Our Kids to Fewer Injuries: A Report on Youth Sports Safety... Mon, May 7 2012 13:05:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic7 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic8 Thank You To Our Sponsor: SimplifyMD Mon, May 7 2012 13:04:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic8 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic9 WEDNESDAY, April 4 (HealthDay News) - For doctors defending medical malpractice claims, costs vary widely across specialties and can run into the tens of thousands, even when a patient did not receive a payout, new research shows... Mon, May 7 2012 13:03:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic9 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic10 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Zimmer Mon, May 7 2012 13:02:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic10 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic11 The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (TDI-DWC) is hosting brown bag educational sessions entitled Returning Injured Employees to Work at its field offices around the state in May 2012. The educatio... Mon, May 7 2012 13:01:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/05-2012/7th/index.php#Topic11 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic1 I would like to thank Dr. Omer Ilahi for doing such a great job of leading the Texas Orthopaedic Association for the last year. The important tasks of cleaning up the TOA bylaws and ensuring that out CME designation remained inta... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:11:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic1 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic2 Thank You To Our Sponsor: gloStream Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:10:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic2 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic3 In response to concerns raised by the AMA and several state and specialty medical societies, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will delay a transmittal establishing a new national policy for c... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:09:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic3 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic4 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Medical Protective Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:08:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic4 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic5 While many specialists are becoming employed by hospitals and health systems, orthopedic and spine surgeons are among the last hold-outs for private practice groups. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons censu... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:07:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic5 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic6 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Texas Medical Liability Trust Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:06:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic6 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic7 The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (TDI-DWC) is conducting a free workshop for new designated doctors on Friday, May 4, 2012. The workshop will focus on conducting designated doctor examinations ... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:05:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic7 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic8 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Viztek/Southwest X-Ray Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:04:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic8 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic9 Probably all actively practicing orthopedic surgeons wonder at some time toward the end of their careers, the ever-present question, "Is there life after orthopedics?" This Orthopedics Today Round Table calls upon four orthopedic... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:03:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic9 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic10 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Global Healthcare Alliance Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:02:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic10 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic11 Patient safety and quality control is essential among healthcare providers, and particularly important in orthopedics, where some studies show the burden of care for infections could be $1 billion to $2 billion per year. "Quality... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:01:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/23rd/index.php#Topic11 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic1 The 2012 TOA/TOF/TSSM Annual Meeting will be held at the Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa in Houston this week: Friday, April 13th and Saturday, April 14th. We are looking forward to having you join us for a great meeting with except... Mon, 9 Apr 2012 13:11:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic1 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic2 A smartphone isn't just a phone. It's a miniature computer. We surf the web, email, play games, and - thanks to the rapidly expanding world of smartphone applications ("apps") - use our smartphones and other wireless devices as tools... Mon, 9 Apr 2012 13:10:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic2 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic3 Of the more than 7,500 parts in the human body, the knee's meniscus may be the most vulnerable. The crescent-shaped cushions of rubbery cartilage - two in each knee - act as shock absorbers as people walk, run, pivot and bend. Sudden... Mon, 9 Apr 2012 13:09:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic3 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic4 Thank You To Our Sponsor: ARA Diagnostic Imaging Mon, 9 Apr 2012 13:08:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic4 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic5 Orthopaedic Surgeons, Automakers Continue Effort to Help People Keep their Eyes on the Road and Hands on the Wheel to Avoid Injuries. WASHINGTON, DC - The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), in partnership with the A... Mon, 9 Apr 2012 13:07:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic5 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic6 Medical practices are often an easy target for employee theft, and the amount of money that employees steal can quickly cripple the operation. For all industries nationwide, that amount runs into the billions of dollars according... Mon, 9 Apr 2012 13:06:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic6 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic7 Hundreds of patients, physicians, and office staff joined forces in McAllen (watch video) urging state legislators to rescind budget cuts that are harming access to care for thousands of dual - eligible patients - those who qualify... Mon, 9 Apr 2012 13:05:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic7 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic8 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Methodist Bone and Joint Center Mon, 9 Apr 2012 13:04:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic8 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic9 Orthopaedic surgeons whose certification will expire in 2013, 2014, or 2015 and who plan to take the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) examination in 2013 must submit an examination ... Mon, 9 Apr 2012 13:03:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic9 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic10 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Bacterin Mon, 9 Apr 2012 13:02:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic10 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic11 Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the proposed changes to Pre-Authorization Rule Chapter 134. Our primary concerns as noted below relate to effective and timely communication opportunities between the requesti... Mon, 9 Apr 2012 13:01:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/04-2012/9th/index.php#Topic11 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic1 On April 25-27, 2012, The TOA Legislative Delegation will meet with our Texas Senators and Representatives in Washington DC during the National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference. Representatives, Senators and their Health Issue S... Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:11:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic1 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic2 Thank You To Our Sponsor: ConforMis Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:10:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic2 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic3 The 2012 TOA/TOF Annual Meeting will be held at the Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa in Houston, Texas. We are looking forward to having you join us for a great meeting with exceptional orthopaedic speakers and special events! Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:09:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic3 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic4 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Desert Radiology Solutions Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:08:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic4 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic5 TOA Orthopedic Coding Course. ICD-10 Readiness and 2012 Coding Updates. Is YOUR practice ready for the changes? 2012 CPT codes and guidelines changes are significant. Is your office documenting patients' records and 'medical nece... Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:07:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic5 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic6 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Jackson Cooksey Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:06:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic6 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic7 Sports Related Concussion and Mild TBI: Developments in Treatment and Management. Are you prepared for Natasha's Law? The bill, dubbed Natasha's Law, calls for state-mandated education for all parties, the removal from play of su... Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:05:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic7 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic8 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Orthoscan Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:04:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic8 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic9 This spring, the TMLT Risk Management Department will offer the seminar series "TMB Rules You May Not Know - But Should." Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:03:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic9 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic10 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Orthopaedic Finance Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:02:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic10 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic11 Do you know an orthopaedic surgeon who is committed to making orthopaedic care accessible to a diverse population? Nominate them for the 2013 AAOS Diversity Award! This is your opportunity to recognize a colleague or mentor for... Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:01:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/26th/#Topic11 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/12th/index.php#Topic1 It is crucial for TOA Active Members to also be active in attending the TOA Annual Business Luncheon during this year's TOA/TOF/TSSM Annual Meeting. In keeping with the times, our Bylaws Committee Chair, Dr. Kyle Dickson and I h... Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:09:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/12th/index.php#Topic1 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/12th/index.php#Topic2 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Medical Protective Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:08:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/12th/index.php#Topic2 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/12th/index.php#Topic3 The 2012 TOA/TOF Annual Meeting will be held at the Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa in Houston, Texas. We are looking forward to having you join us for a great meeting with exceptional orthopaedic speakers and special events! Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:07:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/12th/index.php#Topic3 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/12th/index.php#Topic4 Thank You To Our Sponsor: DJO Global Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:06:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/12th/index.php#Topic4 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/12th/index.php#Topic5 TOA Orthopedic Coding Course ICD-10 Readiness and 2012 Coding Updates Is YOUR practice ready for the changes? 2012 CPT codes and guidelines changes are significant. Is your office documenting patients' records and 'medical necess... Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:05:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/12th/index.php#Topic5 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/12th/index.php#Topic6 Thank You To Our Sponsor: HealthReady Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:04:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/12th/index.php#Topic6 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/12th/index.php#Topic7 Are you prepared for Natasha's Law? The bill, dubbed Natasha's Law, calls for state-mandated education for all parties, the removal from play of suspected concussed athletes and, most importantly, guidelines for return to activit... Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:03:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/12th/index.php#Topic7 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/12th/index.php#Topic8 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Encompass Home Health Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:02:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/12th/index.php#Topic8 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/12th/index.php#Topic9 TOA's CME EMR Luncheon was held in Austin last month. The guest speaker, Penny Crow, RHIA gave an informative presentation on EMR/EHR Implementation and how to "navigate the EMR process" successfully. Penny also gave out a helpfu... Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:01:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/03-2012/12th/index.php#Topic9 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/27th/index.php#Topic1 Responding to public pressure and regulatory demands, The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) has outlined four general competencies for American physicians. The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) has included ... Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:09:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/27th/index.php#Topic1 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/27th/index.php#Topic2 The deadline for receiving the first and largest financial incentive from the federal government is fast approaching. In fact, all providers in every specialty must be fully utilizing an EHR by October 1, 2012 to qualify. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:08:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/27th/index.php#Topic2 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/27th/index.php#Topic3 Are you ready for the changes and how it will affect MS Coding in 2013? In 2012 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and guidelines changes are significant. Do you know when to use, how to use and what the documentation nee... Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:07:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/27th/index.php#Topic3 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/27th/index.php#Topic4 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Viztek/Southwest X-Ray Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:06:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/27th/index.php#Topic4 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/27th/index.php#Topic5 Sports Related Concussion and Mild TBI: Developments in Treatment and Management. Are you prepared for Natasha's Law? The bill, dubbed Natasha's Law, calls for state-mandated education for all parties, the removal from play of su... Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:05:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/27th/index.php#Topic5 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/27th/index.php#Topic6 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Integrity Rehab Group Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:04:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/27th/index.php#Topic6 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/27th/index.php#Topic7 If you do not know what these acronyms mean, your practice can suffer greatly. The Medicare Administrative Contractors are the organizations that contract with CMS to administer Medicare within the country. Medicare Administrativ... Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:03:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/27th/index.php#Topic7 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/27th/index.php#Topic8 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Carr, Riggs and Ingram Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:02:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/27th/index.php#Topic8 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/27th/index.php#Topic9 The 2012 TOA/TOF Annual Meeting will be held at the Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa in Houston, Texas. We are looking forward to having you join us for a great meeting with exceptional orthopaedic speakers and special events! Apri... Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:01:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/27th/index.php#Topic9 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/13th/index.php#Topic1 In the last e-Connect, we asked you to respond to us if your practice has received information about RAC or MAC Audits. We need to see what the TOA membership is experiencing regarding the occurrences and the types of Medicare a... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:09:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/13th/index.php#Topic1 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/13th/index.php#Topic2 It's important to appear caring, compassionate, and qualified as a defendant on the witness stand. As this case shows, it's imperative to have the right experts standing with you at the time of trial. Not all insurance companies... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:08:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/13th/index.php#Topic2 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/13th/index.php#Topic3 You are cordially invited to join us for a FREE and FABULOUS lunch at Maggiano's Little Italy in The Domain. Penny Crow, RHIA, was a speaker at the T-Bones (Texas Orthopedic Administrators Society) 2011 Annual Meeting and will g... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:07:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/13th/index.php#Topic3 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/13th/index.php#Topic4 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Paramed Medical Systems Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:06:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/13th/index.php#Topic4 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/13th/index.php#Topic5 One of the greatest challenges facing physicians and their staffs today is how to prepare for audits and financial reviews conducted by the Medicare Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) and private payers and how to appeal adverse a... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:05:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/13th/index.php#Topic5 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/13th/index.php#Topic6 Thank You To Our Sponsor: NexTech Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:04:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/13th/index.php#Topic6 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/13th/index.php#Topic7 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) current audit initiatives have resulted in an active audit landscape of Medicare contractors targeting healthcare providers and suppliers, including orthopaedic physicians. T... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:03:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/13th/index.php#Topic7 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/13th/index.php#Topic8 Thank You To Our Sponsor: gloStream Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:02:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/13th/index.php#Topic8 http://toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/13th/index.php#Topic9 If you participate in Medicare, you may have had some of your claims audited. Sometimes, this results in an overpayment request, which requires you to refund payment for a specific claim to Medicare. Our goal at the AAOS is to en... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:01:00 CST http://toa.org/ecard/2012/02-2012/13th/index.php#Topic9 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/30th/index.php#Topic1 The TOA Executive Office has received questions from some of our members regarding Trailblazer Part A/B Cross Claim Reviews. More specifically, Trailblazer is reviewing claims billed with MS-DRG 470 (major joint replacement or r... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:09:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/30th/index.php#Topic1 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/30th/index.php#Topic2 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Acumed Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:08:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/30th/index.php#Topic2 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/30th/index.php#Topic3 You are cordially invited to join us for a FREE and FABULOUS lunch at Maggiano's Little Italy in The Domain. Penny Crow, RHIA, was a speaker at the T-Bones (Texas Orthopedic Administrators Society) 2011 Annual Meeting and will g... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:07:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/30th/index.php#Topic3 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/30th/index.php#Topic4 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Desert Radiology Solutions Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:06:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/30th/index.php#Topic4 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/30th/index.php#Topic5 Total payments to hospitals through the Medicare and Medicaid electronic health-record system incentive programs more than doubled from October through December to more than $1.9 billion, according to the CMS' latest monthly repo... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:05:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/30th/index.php#Topic5 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/30th/index.php#Topic6 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Greenway Medical Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:04:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/30th/index.php#Topic6 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/30th/index.php#Topic7 Physicians who wonder whether they received a hardship exemption from Medicare's 1% penalty in 2012 for failing to e-prescribe in 2011 will have to find out by reading the fine print on their payment remittance statements. The Ce... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:03:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/30th/index.php#Topic7 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/30th/index.php#Topic8 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Methodist Bone and Joint Center Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:02:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/30th/index.php#Topic8 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/30th/index.php#Topic9 James Andrews, MD, founder of Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, Fla., was named the 2010-2011 Southeastern Conference Team Physician of the Year by the Southern Orthopaedic Association SEC Progr.. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:01:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/30th/index.php#Topic9 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/16th/index.php#Topic1 The 2012 TOA/TOF Annual Meeting will be held at the Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa in Houston, Texas. We are looking forward to having you join us for a great meeting with exceptional orthopaedic speakers and special events! Here... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:09:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/16th/index.php#Topic1 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/16th/index.php#Topic2 Thank You To Our Sponsor: ARA Diagnostic Imaging Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:08:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/16th/index.php#Topic2 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/16th/index.php#Topic3 Physicians have until Feb. 14 to determine their Medicare participation status for 2012. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) extended the annual enrollment period from the original deadline of Dec. 31 after Congres... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:07:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/16th/index.php#Topic3 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/16th/index.php#Topic4 Thank You To Our Sponsor: DJO Global Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:06:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/16th/index.php#Topic4 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/16th/index.php#Topic5 The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers Compensation has recently published proposed regulations or reports which can be found by using the links listed under the various subject lines below. TOA is currently revi... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:05:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/16th/index.php#Topic5 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/16th/index.php#Topic6 Austin, TX - The Governing Board of Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT) proudly announces the launch of the TMLT Trust Rewards Program on January 1, 2012. A Trust Rewards Account, based on earned premium, will be funded for each... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:04:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/16th/index.php#Topic6 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/16th/index.php#Topic7 Just 6 months left to implement new electronic claim transactions standards. Because nearly all Medicare Part B claims transactions are submitted electronically, orthopaedic practices must be prepared for new standard formats tha... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:03:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/16th/index.php#Topic7 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/16th/index.php#Topic8 Thank You To Our Sponsor: Zimmer Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:02:00 CST http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/16th/index.php#Topic8 http://www.toa.org/ecard/2012/01-2012/16th/index.php#Topic9 Symposium 1: Reimbursement Trends vs. General Economic Trends and the Impact on Healthcare Delivery. Moderator Michael Connair, MD, Councilor from Idaho, introduced the session by reviewing the current situation, in particular th... 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