Monthly Archives: May 2011

CMS Now Accepting ACO Applications

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Paul Gurny

CMS has published a notice at http://ofr.gov/inspection.aspx requesting applications to participate in the Pioneer Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Model program for at least 5 years. Notice was filed on May 17th in the Federal Register scheduled for May 20. Interested … Continue reading →

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ES4P Adds Advisory Board Member

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Paul Gurny

The Directors of ES4P are pleased to announce the addition of Leonard Rosen, M.D. to the Board of Advisors. Dr. Rosen is a practicing psychiatrist and is the Medical Director at the Oakland County Mental Health Authority in Michigan. He … Continue reading →

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New Rule on Telemedicine Finalized by CMS

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Paul Gurny

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule that will change the process hospitals use to credential and grant privileges to physicians and other practitioners who use telemedicine to provide care. The new rule, which … Continue reading →

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Leaders: Don’t Fail Your Managers

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Paul Gurny

There are too many instances where leaders do not support the people they elevated to management positions. Don’t be a one of them. When you promote someone to a management position, you are in effect telling your employees that this … Continue reading →

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