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New Identity-Theft Regulations 
New identity protection regulations went into effect across Massachusetts today. In short, the objective of these regulations is to further prevent identity theft that could occur within a business environment.
Monday, March 01, 2010

MSO Member Dr. Robert Buonfiglio In the News 
MSO member Dr. Robert Buonfiglio is featured in a NESN story about his role in helping to improve the vision of an Everett High School basketball player. Click the headline for more details.
Monday, January 25, 2010

MSO 2010 CE Brochure Available 
The MSO's 2010 CE Brochure is available for download.
Monday, December 28, 2009

ODs Receive 5% Increase for Medicare Reimbursements 
Optometrists, more than virtually any other type of health care professional, will benefit from newly announced technical changes in the Medicare fee-setting process that promises to boost their reimbursements 5 percent in 2010 - and more in the years to come, according to the AOA Advocacy Group.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

AOA Secures 4th ‘Red Flags’ Rule Delay 
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced an additional enforcement delay of the ‘Red Flags’ identity theft rule.
Monday, November 02, 2009

Fraud, Waste and Abuse Training 
Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Prescription Drug (Part D) providers and their staff, must complete a CMS-required fraud, waste and abuse (FWA) training by December 31, 2009.
Thursday, October 15, 2009

NECO's Profiles in Vision Awardees 
As one of the world’s premier colleges of optometry, the New England College of Optometry (NECO) is celebrating its 115th anniversary and 40 years of partnering with Boston-area community health centers. Health, corporate and foundation leaders will join faculty, students, and supporters for a gala evening on Thursday, October 8, 2009, from 6 to 9 pm at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library Museum at Columbia Point in Boston.
Monday, October 05, 2009

Despite Reports, ODs Remain Exempt from DMEPOS Surety Bond Requirement 
The AOA and its state associations have heard from many members who received a letter from Palmetto GBA, the National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) for Medicare, informing them that their “supplier type” is not a type that is exempt from the surety bond requirement for suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). The letter states that the supplier needs to send an email to Palmetto explaining why the supplier does not need a surety bond by October 2, 2009. Follow the link for more details.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009

MassHealth Modifiers, Claims and Referrals 
On behalf of MSO members, we informed MassHealth of problems in which optometrists were required to use a modifier for certain codes.
Thursday, September 03, 2009

GP Lens Seminar at NECO 
The New England College of Optometry is offering a one day symposium about the fitting and problem-solving of specialty GP lenses. The symposium will be Saturday, Sept. 13 at NECO, and will consist of 8 hours of continuing education.
Thursday, August 27, 2009

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