COS Advocating For You & Patients
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2020 State Legislative Session
Cigna Reimbursement Policy - Modifier 25/Injections
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COS Opposes Cigna Policy
COS President, Michael Aronow, MD, recently communicated the Orthopaedic Society's opposition to
Cigna’s reimbursement policy number R30,
that will deny Evaluation and Management Codes appended with Modifier 25, when billed with injection codes on the same date of service with a same or similar diagnosis code, effective March 16, 2020.
The policy also appears to contradict CIGNA’s First Quarter 2020 Clinical, Reimbursement, and Administrative Policy Updates which states that after review of the appropriate use of billing for E & M services when billed with codes for a joint injection or aspiration reimbursement for the E & M codes “may” be denied.
The COS has asked for clarification and requested a meeting with Cigna representatives to rescind or make significant changes to this policy to ensure patient access to efficient and effective treatment and care and to properly reimburse a physician for the care and treatment the provide.
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CT Legislature 2020
Since the beginning of the 2020 session, the COS and its lobbyists are advocating for meaningful legislative change for the orthopaedic community and their patients.
Current advocacy efforts include:
- Requiring Health Insurers collect the Deductible for the policies they sell;
- Prohibiting non compete clauses in physician contracts;
- Stopping any drug formulary changes mid policy; and
- Preserving the OON Suprise Billing Statute
Throughout the session, we will be reaching out to the membership with grassroots alerts and requests for patient outreach. Please answer the call to action and add your voice to debate.
We need the collective voice of Connecticut's orthopaedic community to help deliver strong messages to the Legislature and make a difference in the debate and discussion of key bills proposed this year.
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The COS is pleased to offer the 2020 Power Coding Workshop presented by Karen Zupko and Associate's power presenter, Dr. Michael Marks, MBA.
The Power of Coding
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Changes to Office E/M
What Every Practice Needs to Know
Thursday, April 2, 2020
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Marriott Farmington
15 Farm Springs Road
Farmington, CT
Attendees will receive CEU/ AAPC credits, workbook, breakfast and lunch. To view the agenda,
click here
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Register Today! Space is Limited
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2020 Dues Paid COS Members and their staff
register at the reduced rate of $295.00 per attendee.
Non-members
register at the $495.00 per attendee rate.
Deadline to register is March 23, 2020.
Please note: Registration fee is nonrefundable however you can transfer to another person in your office.
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COS Annual Meeting
Friday, May 8th
8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Farmington Marriott
Farmington, CT
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You won’t want to miss this year’s Annual Meeting with relevant CME accredited clinical information for your practice, Uconn and Yale Resident Paper Presentations, Special Award Presentations and more.
Whether you attend for the informative presentations from experts in orthopaedics, networking with your colleagues, or to learn more about the latest products and services for your practice, the 2020 Annual Meeting offers something for all and there is no fee to attend if you’re a 2020 member.
Register Today!
2020 Paid MD and PA Affiliate Members
No Fee to Register
Simply email RSVP to ctorthoexec@gmail.com
NOT SURE IF YOU RENEWED FOR 2020?
Special thanks to Michael Kaplan, MD, Program Chair and COS Board member, for arranging the speakers and developing a relevant and diverse program. The COS is grateful for his leadership and commitment to the education of our members.
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Your Invited to Attend
The Dowling Lectures
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Morning Lecture: 7:00 a.m.
Guest Speaker
: Richard Iorio, MD - Brigham and Women's, Boston, Massachusetts
"Approach Based Complications for Total Hip Replacement - Nothing Is Perfect"
Location:
St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT
O'Connell Building - CJRI Auditorium, 4th Floor
Evening Lecture: 5:45 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Lecture
Guest Speaker:
Richard Iorio, MD - Brigham and Women's, Boston, Massachusetts
"Stem Cell Therapy for Orthopaedic Surgeons: Which Interventions Have Sufficient Evidence"
Location:
Tumblebrook Country Club, Simsbury Road, Bloomfield, CT
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COS 2020 Membership Renewal - Renew Today!
Value & Benefits for You and Your Practice
Whether you are in private practice, hospital or academic employed, we are all first and foremost orthopaedic surgeons and the COS supports the profession and practice and delivers value to its members at a low annual membership fee of $295.00. Here are just a few ways the COS and its dedicated Board serve the orthopaedic community.
Representation
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Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee
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Department of Public Health and Attorney General’s Office
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Ambulatory Surgery Tax Relief Coalition
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Connecticut Worker's Compensation
Advocacy & Lobbying
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COS lobbyists dedicated to orthopaedic and health care issues
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Public Hearing testimony at the Capitol
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Lobbying in DC for Federal healthcare issue
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Continuing Medical Education and Training
· Free Annual Meeting with CME -
Save the Date –May 8, 2020
(details above)
· 2020 Power Coding Workshop -
April 2nd
. Reduced rate for members & staff(details above).
· Resident Forum, Paper Presentations and support to both Yale and UConn Programs.
Communication, Programs and Services
· Free online subscription to
OrthoEvidence
, a $100.00 yearly service
· Monthly E-news Alerts to keep you up to date and informed.
· Legal Review of Employment Contracts – Special Legal Package & Rate.
The COS Board is pleased to announce our State’s automatic participation in the AAOS OrthoPAC. The AAOS OrthoPAC is vital to the collective voice of orthopaedic surgeons in Washington, DC, and has a strong presence advocating and lobbying for all of us. The OrthoPAC’s effectiveness depends not only on its financial resources but also the percentage of orthopaedic surgeons who are members. A donation of $10.00 will be made to the AAOS OrthoPAC Corporate account on behalf of each 2020 dues paying member, at NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU.
(To opt out, please email
ctorthoexec@gmail.com)
Please also consider making an additional contribution by texting AAOS to 41444 or visit
www.aaos.org/advocacy/pac
for easy online donations.
It is only with a collective voice that we can make the difference.
Please Renew TODAY - Easy Payment 3 Ways
Renew by phone. Call 860-690-1146 with your credit card and information.
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