ISMS is pleased to provide these resources for its member physicians. Click on a headline or scroll down for more information on a variety of topics.

Clinic Issues and Resources

• Cultural Competency Resources
• Influenza Resources for Patients
• Obesity Resources
• OSHA Compliance Resources
• Screening Pregnant Women for Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Issue Briefs

• April 2013:
  Physician Quality Reporting System  
• January 2013:
  Home Healthcare and Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetic and Orthotic Suppliers Discerning the Legitimacy of Requests and Understanding Order Completion Requirements
• September 2012:
  Medicare Quality Reporting
• November 2011:
  A Guide for Physician Interaction with Recovery Audit Contractors
• June 2011: 
  Implementing the ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Data Set
• April 2011:
  Is Your Practice Ready for HIPAA 5010?
• December 2010:
  Prevent Claims Rejections for Referred Services – Update PECOS Enrollment Records
• October 2010:
  Medicaid Claims Database and the Primary Care Case Management Program

Legal Matters

• Electronic Death Registration System Quick Guide
• Laser Regulations
• Medical Legal Library
• Red Flags Rule Resources

Popular Topics

• Revalidation of Medicare Provider Enrollment Record
• Continuing Medical Education
• HIPAA & Related Electronic Transaction Standards (5010/ICD-10-CM)
  • Privacy
  • Security
  • X12 Version 5010
  • ICD-10-CM
• Electronic Health Records: Guidance on Certification, Purchase & Implementation
• E-Prescribing Quick Guide
• 2012-2013 Influenza Biological and Administration Coding Guide
• Meaningful Use: Electronic Health Record Incentives for Physicians
• Medicaid
  • Medicaid Waiver Application Principles
  • Medicaid & All Kids
  • Medicaid Resources
  • Medicaid Co-pay Advisory
• Medicare
  • Medicare Consultation Policy
  • Medicare Part B Resources
  • Medicare Part D Resources

Public Health & Patient Safety

Reimbursement Guidance

• Reimbursements for Patient Care at Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics
• Hassle Factor Log (Request ISMS assistance with reimbursement concerns)
  • Appeal Those Claims
  • Interest Payments by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
  • Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
  • Provider Enrollment Chain & Ownership System (PECOS)
  • Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS)
  • State Employee Insurance Pay-Cycle