Monthly Archives: May 2011

CMS Now Accepting ACO Applications

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

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

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

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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