Seminar Series: CMA experts travel to local county medical societies throughout the state, holding live seminars for members and their staff on a variety of issues. Contact your local county medical society for more information. ICD-10 Resources and Training: In an effort to help practices navigate the transition to ICD-10, CMA has developed several resources, including a robust FAQ document and tip sheet. Additionally, CMA has partnered with the largest and most respected coding organization, AAPC, to provide our members with a complete suite of ICD-10 solutions at steeply discounted rates. For more information, visit www.cmanet.org/icd10. Certified Professional Coder Program: CMA members and their staff receive big discounts on Certified Professional Coder (CPC) training and certificates from AAPC. AAPC’s CPC credential is the gold standard for medical coding in physician office settings. Contact your local county medical society for more information.
Practice Management CMA Reimbursement Help Center: Trouble getting paid? In the past seven years, CMA’s practice management experts recouped over $13 million from payors on behalf of physician members. CMA provides members and their staff with FREE one-on-one assistance with individual practice management, reimbursement, and contracting related issues. Reach CMA’s practice management experts at (888) 401-5911.
CMA: Member Benefits
CMA Payor Contract Analysis: CMA members have free access to objective written analyses of major health plan contracts at www.cmanet.org/ces. Each analysis is designed to help physicians understand their rights and options when contracting with a third party payor, as well as which contract provisions are prohibited by California law.
Publications
CMA produces a number of publications to keep members up-to-date on the latest health care news and information affecting the practice of medicine in California. Subscribe to any of these newsletters online at www.cmanet.org/newsletters. CMA Alert: CMA’s bi-weekly e-newsletter provides up-to-date information on many issues of critical importance to California physicians. CMA Practice Resources (CPR): A free monthly e-mail bulletin from CMA’s practice management experts that focuses on critical payor and health care industry changes and how they directly impact the business of a physician practice. Each issue includes tips on reimbursement and contracting related issues along with information on the latest practice management news. CMA’s Press Clips: CMA’s daily news roundup, provides a quick but meaningful overview of the day’s health care news.
MEMBER BENEFITS & SERVICES
Webinar Series: Through its robust webinar series, CMA gives physicians and their staff the opportunity to watch live presentations on important topics of interest and interact with practice management, legal and financial experts, to name a few, from the comfort of their homes or offices. The webinars are free to CMA members and members’ staff and provide the timely information needed to help run a successful medical practice. What’s more, all webinars are available ondemand immediately following the live airing, providing an ever-growing resource library accessible at any time. For more details, visit www.cmanet.org/webinars.
Insurance Mercer Insurance Services: As the primary insurance advisor for CMA and its affiliated county organizations, Mercer Health & Benefits Insurance Services LLC offers a wide variety of sponsored insurance plans and services for members. From solo practicing physicians to small, medium and large groups, Mercer provides savings, safety, service and stability no matter the size of your practice. Designed to cover a multitude of insurance needs for your practice and personal needs, the sponsored insurance plans include medical, workers’ comp, long term
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