The American Medical Directors Association, the professional association of medical directors, attending physicians, and others practicing in the long term care continuum, is dedicated to excellence in patient care and provides education, advocacy, information, and professional development to promote the delivery of quality long term care medicine.
House and Senate Override Presidential Veto of Medicare Bill
July 15, 2008-On Tuesday both the House and Senate voted by an overwhelming margin to override Mondays Presidential veto of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (H.R. 6331.) The bill, which is now law, averts the 10.6% cut and extends the 0.5% update through 2008 and provides a 1.1% update for calendar year 2009. The funding for the bill comes from a $13.6 billion cut to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans over the next five years and nearly $50 billion over the next 10 years.
Designate AMDA as Your Representative to AMA HOD
AMDA strongly encourages its physician members to let the AMA know that they want AMDA to represent them at the AMA HoD meeting. By doing so, you will help ensure AMDA can continue to advocate the needs and desires of long term care physicians. Cast your ballot today.
Professional Liability Insurance for Medical Directors
MedDirect -- the first insurance program to provide single-source, comprehensive professional liability protection tailored to the multiple exposure concerns of medical directors. Coverage for as little as $2500 plus 5% Discount for CMDs. To learn more call 1-866-429-2154 or click on the MedDirect logo to access an online application.
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Institute for LTC Practice Improvement: Finding Your Way in Long Term Care
New interdisciplinary education scheduled for NY, IL, LA
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LTCPLC issues document which explains the steps to provide quality care in all LTC settings.
The Care Delivery Process
AMDA Online Education Library - CME and CMD Credits
All 2008 Annual Symposium attendees received a free subscription to an online library of symposium education including the PowerPoint presentation, handouts, and audio. Registrants can earn additional AMA/PRA Category 1 creditTM for the successful completion of an online CME component for each of the sessions. CMD management credit is also available for many sessions. If you were not able to attend the 2008 Symposium, you can purchase a subscription by contacting Digitell Inc at 800-679-3646.
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CMD News Updates
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A Year To Better Physician Services
AMDA has introduced this monthly column in Caring for the Ages. Speaking directly to the NHA and DON, each installment will reveal concrete, doable ideas, supported by practical tools and programs that are sure to improve services at your facility.
Articles and Resources
AE Campaign Extended
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2 New Members-Only Tools Make Your Job Easier
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CPGs Updated for 2008
- Delirium and Acute Problematic Behavior
- Diabetes Management
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AMDA State Network News
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The National Transition of Care Coalition (NTOCC)
NTOCC's mission to raise awareness among health care professionals and government leaders relative to these issues so that our health care system efforts focus on improving the coordination of care amongst healthcare settings to increase the quality of care, reduce medication errors and enhance clinical outcomes.
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