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When former FBI agent Rowan Smith writes a novel based on her harrowing experiences, the page-turner rockets to the top of the best-seller list. But Rowan's luck changes after two [...]

The article discusses several payment models of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Government Affairs Department. It says that the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) enables accountable care organizations (ACOs) to be composed of doctors, hospitals and practices partnership. It adds that a value-based payment modifier will be implemented by the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) in 2015. Moreover, the HHS will have a national pilot program on payment bundling.

In this article the author discusses issues related to the U.S. medical care which practice executives need to watch in 2012. It states that the government fixed the flawed sustainable growth rate (SGR) only for two months which leads to uncertainty regarding physicians' salaries. It mentions that electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) by physicians and penalties for it is another thing physicians should watch. It highlights that the 2012 elections can have impact on medical care.

The article reports on the Surf Life Saving 2011 National Pool Rescue Championships held at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory from August 12 to 14, 2011. A total of 40 surf lifesaving clubs (SLSCs) competed in the event that will enable any of them to earn a place in the Australian Open Pool Rescue Team. The team event was won by the Maroochydore SLSC. A new World Masters Record in the 200 meter obstacle swim was set by Dori Miller.

The article discusses various important issues and deadlines need to know by members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) for the month of September 2014. Topics discussed include registration details of the group practice reporting option (GPRO), hosting of webinar entitled, "Preparing Your Practice for the Value-Based Payment Modifier: An Overview of the VBPM and Quality and Resource Use Reports" and issues related to Physician Open Payments program.

The article discusses the comments by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) regarding the proposed 2014 Medicare physician fee schedule by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). MGMA recommends addressing the burdensome and complicated aspect of multiple Medicare quality reporting programs, withdrawal of a proposed payment cab according to facility payment rates, and reconsidering Medicare physician payment system.

The author discusses the advocacy initiative participated by the members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) which invites members of the U.S. Congress to visit their practices. She cites the importance of the initiative in providing a unique opportunity to show lawmakers how government reacts impact group practices and the industry. She adds that such effort will also enable officials to recognize that physicians are confronted with increasing burdens imposed by the government.

The article discusses the enhancements made to the Internet-based Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The author mentions that the improvement aims to make the online Medicare enrollment process more efficient and user-friendly. She adds that the enchancements are part of the agency's effort towards Medicare enrollment revalidation.

Information about the several papers discussed at the second Bully Pulpit Discussion by the Ripon Society in Washington D.C. on July 9, 2009 is presented. Topics include the health care debate between the Democrats and Republicans. The event was attended by the Congressmen and Association leaders who express viewpoints about the comprehensive health care reform.

The article focuses on the rule released by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in November 2012 wherein certain Medicaid primary care providers will be paid higher Medicare fee schedule provided that they should posses specialty designation.

The article discusses issues on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Debates about the constitutionality of the ACA centered on the individual mandate, which requires individuals to have health insurance or pay a fine starting in 2014. The Court ruled that the 2014 Medicaid expansion was unconstitutional as it would allow the government to withdraw funding to any state that did not expand its Medicaid program in accordance with the ACA