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HIPAA Resources
Questions about the HIPAA Mega-Rule?

The 563-page HIPAA mega-rule left physicians and practice managers with more questions than answers. PAMED members have access to a variety of resources to help them comply. Learn More
- Webinar Series on HIPAA Mega-Rule Will Help You Comply and Avoid Big Penalties
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- HIPAA Mega-Rule: Make Sure You Comply to Avoid Big Penalties
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Observation Status
Your Patient: Admitted or under Observation?

You admit your patient to the hospital. Then days or even weeks later you find out that the hospital reclassified your patient to observation status. Now what? Learn More
- Observation Status: A National Problem Hits Pennsylvania Patients
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- Physicians Express Many Concerns over Observation Status Problems
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Medicaid Reimbursement
Validating Your Specialty for the Medicaid Pay Increase

To get a boost in Medicaid pay, primary care physicians must validate their specialty. Find out who’s eligible and how to attest. Learn More
- Is My Specialty Eligible for the Medicaid Pay Boost?
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- Enhanced Medicaid Reimbursement FAQs
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Pill Shopping Scams
Don’t Fall for a Pill Shopping Scam

Protect yourself, your staff, and patients with legitimate pain by learning how to identify a scammer shopping for pills. Learn More
- Campaign Helps Physicians Identify Pill Shoppers
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- Useful Links to Protect Yourself from Pill-Seeking Scams
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At the Capitol
Call to Action: Apology Bill Still Awaiting Senate Vote

Keep the pressure on your state senator to vote yes on a bill that would allow physician apologies. Learn More

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