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Jan. 28 CE Event 
The MSO's next Continuing Education course is on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

MSO Testifies On Behalf of 3 Bills In Front of Joint Committee on Financial Services 
MSO President Dr. Kathy Coffey, President-Elect Dr. John Magalhaes, and Dr. John Mooney testified in front of the Joint Committee on Financial Services on Tuesday. Log into the Members Section to read the full story.
Thursday, January 12, 2012

AOA Successful in Restoration of E&M Code Billing 
As reported, for most of 2011, Health Net Federal Services (HNFS), the contractor for the TRICARE North Region, is rejecting higher level E&M claims submitted by any optometrist. However, after much work by the AOA, HNFS has agreed to make changes to their claims review and payment processes effective immediately.
Thursday, January 05, 2012

2012 CE Schedule 
The MSO's 2012 CE Schedule can be viewed in our Continuing Education section.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011

December 2011 Newsletter  
The MSO's December newsletter is now available for download. Printed copies will be mailed the first week in January. Click the headline to access the link to the newsletter.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011

CMS and Version 5010 News 
At the time of our November eUpdate, the deadline for incorporating Version 5010, a revised set of HIPAA transaction standards, was January 1, 2012. CMS recently announced that it would not pursue any enforcement action until March 31, 2012.
Friday, December 16, 2011

MassHealth News 
As we reported in June, on January 1, 2012, MassHealth intends to require electronic claim submissions, unless the provider has an approved waiver. MassHealth just released this waiver and if your office selects to continue with paper claims after January 1st, you will need to complete this form.
Friday, December 16, 2011

MSO CE: Wed, Nov. 30 
The MSO's Wednesday, Nov. 30 CE Course will be held at Clark University in Southborough. Click the headline to access notes.
Monday, November 28, 2011

Make Sure you are Prepared for Version 5010: Risk Mitigation Strategies 
All entities covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) that submit transactions electronically are required to upgrade from Version 4010/4010A to Version 5010 transaction standards by Sunday, January 1, 2012.
Friday, November 04, 2011

MSO CE: Wed, Nov 9 Notes 
The MSO's next CE Course will be on Wednesday, November 9, at Becker College's Southborough Center. Click the headline for more information and to access course notes.
Friday, November 04, 2011

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