AccuShred, LLC provides NAID AAA Certified data destruction services to medical practices and professionals in Michigan and Ohio. 

We’ll help you understand your HIPAA/HITECH requirements and respond to the growing threat of information and identity theft.   With secure destruction of documents, computer hard drives, discs, tapes and other materials, AccuShred offers a range of flexible and cost-effective solutions.

AccuShred NAID Certified Services:

• On-site or Off-site ongoing destruction service, scheduled or on-call
• On-site or Off-site purge destruction service
• Hard Drive destruction (ALWAYS shredded, NEVER wiped or sanitized!)
• EPA Approved environmentally friendly electronics recycling
• Downstream Data Coverage insurance policy that protects our clients from data destruction liability (we’re one of only four providers in this region offering this level of protection)

At AccuShred our clients’ needs matter most.  For a no obligation quote with MSMS “members only” pricing, please call (800) 747-3341, or email nsegall@accushred.net. Be sure to ask us about our unique ShredCancer Program, which has raised over $70,000 to battle breast cancer.

www.AccuShred.net

Best Buy is a leading provider of technology products, services and solutions. The company offers expert service at an unbeatable price more than 1.5 billion times a year to the consumers, small business owners and educators who visit our stores, engage with Geek Squad Agents or use BestBuy.com or the Best Buy app. The company has operations in the U.S. where more than 70 percent of the population lives within 15 minutes of a Best Buy store, as well as in Canada and Mexico, where Best Buy has a physical and online presence.

See Our Deal of the Day—A Great Deal Each Day, Online Only

All Michigan State Medical Society members have the opportunity to enroll for a complimentary Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership Card. As a Brooks Brothers Corporate Member, you will receive an everyday 15% Savings* on regularly priced merchandise at Brooks Brothers U.S. and Canadian stores, by phone and online at Brooks.Brothers.com.

Established in 1818, Brooks Brothers was the first to offer ready-to-wear clothing and has continued throughout history with iconic product introductions including: seersucker, madras, the non-iron shirt and the original button-down collar. Nearly two centuries later, Brooks Brothers is proud to uphold the same traditions and values and to be the destination for ladies and gentlemen from every generation. Since its founding 193 years ago in New York, Brooks Brothers has become a legendary international retailer while maintaining a steadfast commitment to exceptional service, quality, style and value.

 

How can you start receiving this wonderful member benefit today?

Simply enroll online at (do not type in http:// or www. in front of the web site address): Membership.BrooksBrothers.com

You will be prompted to enter the following information to validate your affiliation with Michigan State Medical Society:

Organization ID #: 12236                               Pin Code #: 78625

 

You will have the opportunity to print a temporary shopping pass at the end of the enrollment process. Your personalized membership card will be mailed to you in approximately 3-5 business days.   If you have any questions during your enrollment process, please call a representative toll-free at the number below. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm, EST.

Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership              1.866.515.4747

 

*Your membership entitles you to a 15% savings on regularly priced merchandise at all Brooks Brothers U.S. and Canadian stores, by phone and online at BrooksBrothers.com (for shipments to U.S. and Canada only). Please present your non-transferable Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership Card, temporary shopping pass or email confirmation at the time of purchase. Discount applies to regularly priced items only and cannot be combined with any other offer, discount or promotion. In order to receive your discount for online purchases, your billing and shipping address must match the address provided when enrolling for a corporate membership card. If you return all or some of the merchandise, the dollar value of this promotion will not be refunded or credited to your account. Discount may not be applied toward select watches, shoe styles, taxes, shipping and handling, monogramming, engraving, alterations or personalization. Not valid on Gift Card purchases or charitable items. No adjustment on previous or future purchases. Void in states where prohibited by law. No cash value except where prohibited, then the cash value is 1/100 cent. Other exclusions may apply. For a store location near you, please visit BrooksBrothers.com or call 1-800-274-1815.

Coldwell Banker Hubbell BriarWood (CBHB) is a 5 star and Platinum Award Winning Real Estate company committed to insure your relocation to or from the Greater Lansing area is smooth and comfortable. Our trained and experienced managers, staff and agents understand the economics, emotions, joys and pitfalls of relocation and stand ready to assist you by leading you to all the resources you need to make the right decisions for you and your family.

Area Orientation

Our experienced Sales Associates will help you identify communities and neighborhoods that fit your needs and lifestyle.

Home Sale and Home Purchase Assistance

CBHB is committed to tracking local market trends and sharing the information with you, helping you make educated decisions in pricing your home to sell and formulating an offer to purchase your new home. We will negotiate on your behalf and support you throughout the process.

U.S. Military Relocation

CBHB is a trusted partner of USAA and has specially trained agents to assist those who have served our country and their families with customized relocation services.

Out of State Relocation

CBHB has all the relationships to assure your move to a new area or sale of a home in an area outside of our market will be handled by a professional Realtor®. If you are moving and don’t know quite where to begin, ask your CBHB Realtor® or contact Denise Maurer to coordinate your move or sale in another location.

Mortgage Assistance

Individual consultation with mortgage representatives will help streamline your home search and financing. We partner with both national and local lenders. Pre-approval can often be handled over the phone.

MSMS Member Discount

CBHB, through its Real Estate Assistance Program (REAP), will provide physicians with assistance with relocation, market trends and neighborhood/community information. CBHB partners with a mortgage company with a program specific for doctors and residents. The program requires no money down and no private mortgage insurance (PMI). Physicians who buy or sell a home through the (REAP) program will receive a 10% discount.  Contact Denise Maurer, Director of Referral Services at CBHB at (517) 706-2430 for more information. 

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Get BIG Savings on ALL your technology expenditures! 

CrosStar has typically delivered 30 - 70% savings to their clients--at no cost to the client.

CrosStar leverages its partnerships and buying power with more than 90 technology providers and negotiates on your behalf for the best services at the lowest rates.

CrosStar delivers superior customer service with a dedicated customer service representative assigned to your account, becoming your central contact for your day-to-day needs. Account management spans for the life of your account and includes bill auditing, moves, adds, changes and disconnects. CrosStar manages trouble tickets, escalations and conduct quarterly account reviews. CrosStar gives customers a customized solution that best meets their needs – without bias to any products and services provided by specific vendors.

For more than a decade, CrosStar Network Solutions (CNS) has set the standard in negotiating the best service solutions for businesses across the globe. CNS is recognized for its ability to substantially lower telecommunication costs without sacrificing account maintenance and support. Please visit www.crosstarnetwork.com for full list of services and technology solutions.

CrosStar is run under a carrier neutral approach, which allows them to assist you in selecting the highest quality solutions for your unique needs. Instead of only representing one carrier, CNS represents them all. Their team will provide the best carriers and the highest level of dedicated customer service to help you achieve your goals.

Essentially, CNS’s impartial stance builds your trust. They serve as your single point of contact and ensures your requests are their highest priority.

For more information, please call CrosStar at 212 997-7676; or email eric@crosstarnetwork.com and tell them you are an MSMS member.

First Healthcare Compliance® provides a comprehensive compliance program management solution to save you time and money while mitigating compliance risks for all those involved in healthcare compliance.

 The turnkey “single-source” solution makes it easy to comply with every federal regulation that applies to health care practices, including HIPAA/HITECH, OSHA, the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark, all in one place. 

It includes:

• A fully secure, cloud-based online management tool
• Online training (24/7/365)
• Anonymous hotline for whistleblowers
• Sample document library for customizing Policies & Procedures
• Organizational tools and resources for ongoing compliance management
• Toll-free, personalized live support each business day
• 1st Defense File™ for storing information and records with time and date stamps as proof of an established compliance program.

 Three solutions are offered to ensure the right solution for your business needs.

Contact First Healthcare Compliance for a FREE DEMONSTRATION at 888-54-FIRST or info@1sthcc.com.  Please inform them that you are a member of our society to receive discounted pricing.

Learn more. Request a Demo. Sign up now.

Through our partnership with Ford Motor Company, MSMS members can save thousands of dollars on new vehicles from Ford and Lincoln.

Simply by being a member of MSMS, physicians can purchase or lease two new vehicles per year for roughly one percent above dealer invoice price. Just follow these simple steps:

• Visit the user-friendly site www.fordpartner.com or call the Ford Partner Recognition Hotline at 877-XPLAN-00 – Use Partner Code “MSMS1”
• To obtain a Personal Identification Number (PIN), provide Partner Code “MSMS1” along with the last four digits of your Social Security Number (Social Insurance Number), name, address, city, state (Province) and zip code
• Visit a participating dealer and identify yourself as a Partner Recognition participant
• Provide the dealer with the last four digits of you SSN and PIN to confirm your eligibility
• Select an eligible vehicle
• Provide proof of your MSMS membership: contact MSMS at msms@msms.org to obtain a letter confirming you’re a member in good standing
• Arrange for delivery of your new car or truck

Offering Adventure, Luxury, Service, and Value

Go Next is proud of its history and reputation of business leadership, financial strength, and marketing creativity in the travel industry.

Go Next's travel programs are uniquely designed and sold exclusively through established organizations such as the Michigan State Medical Society. 

Go Next's programs feature primarily international destinations, traditionally serving numerous locations in Europe and Asia, but have expanded our offerings in recent years to include South America, the South Pacific, Alaska, Caribbean and the rivers of the United States.

View Go Next's Programs>>

Learn more about Go Next's Southern Granduer trip on April 23, 2017>>

Learn more about Go Next's Oceania Cruises>> 

Enhance Patient Care and Add Incremental New Revenue

MSMS Practice Solutions introduces Greenlight, an endorsed vendor, to help primary care physicians, OB-GYNs, Pain Management Physicians, and almost every physician specialty add incremental new revenue and enhance patient care. 

Providers can now comply with numerous guidelines and recommendations regarding screening electronically for depression, anxiety, risk of opiate abuse, and many other emotional wellness concerns. Greenlight is easy to get started, simple and fast for the patient to complete, and simple to administer by not interrupting the current workflow process. 

The PDF reports can also be easily uploaded into your EHR for document compliance. 

Each electronic assessment takes less than 4 minutes to complete in the waiting room and a single provider can increase their net revenue by more than $50,000 per year!

Waiting rooms can now become revenue centers while enhancing patient care! 100% paid by the insurance company not subject to deductible or coinsurance.

Contact Greenlight for details: 210-957-8187 or email us at sales@greenlight.md.

• Comply with Meaningful Use requirements.
• Comply with United States Preventive Services Task Force recommendations.
• Comply with provisions in the Affordable Care Act.

The setup process is fast and easy!

 

 

 

Health eFilings, LLC, a national leader in PQRS compliance solutions, offers members of the Michigan State Medical Society its fully automated service to assist practices in complying with Medicare's annual reporting requirements of quality data. 

Health eFilings is a DSV, or Data Submission Vendor, not a registry. As a result, Medicare confers several regulatory advantages for submitting quality data via Health eFilings, the most important of these being your practice’s submission made by Health eFilings will satisfy three reporting requirements: PQRS, VBM and Meaningful Use eCQMs.

 

Additional benefits available to MSMS members:

• Health eFilings’ software does all data extraction, aggregation and filing, which means:
• No software for your staff to learn or online forms to fill out
• No reports to pull or chart abstraction
• No measures to select
• The software automatically chooses the best 9 measures for each Provider, which will therefore put your practice in the best possible position to receive a Value-Based Modifier (VBM) incentive, and avoid the penalty
• There is absolutely no IT support needed from your organization as Health eFilings does 100% of the integration work with your EHR
• Medicare accepted 100% of the submissions Health eFilings filed in 2014
• The fee for their service is extremely low relative to the  penalties that will be avoided and the savings of your staff’s time if trying to file using a registry

For more information about how to make complying with PQRS, VBM and Meaningful Use eCQMs a very simple process, and receive your 10% MSMS member discount, please call Jim Reuter at 608-416-9529 or email him at jreuter@healthefilings.com

 

Take me to the Hilton®

As the most recognized name in the industry, travelers the world over have been saying "Take me to the Hilton" for almost a century. And because of our innovative approach to products, amenities and service, Hilton continues to be synonymous with hotel across the globe. Hilton Hotels & Resorts remains the stylish, forward thinking global leader of hospitality - and we help make traveling easier with our smart design, innovative restaurant concepts, authentic hospitality and commitment to the global community.

Book hotels and resorts directly with MSMS's Hilton Affiliate Connection to make your next business trip or vacation more relaxing and affordable.

MSMS Practice Solutions' partnership with HotelStorm brings exclusive hotel discounts to members of the Michigan State Medical Society. HotelStorm negotiates hotel discounts only available to MSMS members, with discounts up to 55% Simply search the website for your favorite destinations -- whether personal or professional -- and you'll find savings of 10-55% over other online travel agencies.
 
To unlock HotelStorm's discounts, please login to the MSMS website and return to msms.org/PracticeSolutions and expand the HotelStorm accordion.

 

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. With the broadest technology portfolio spanning printing, personal systems, software, services and IT infrastructure, HP delivers solutions for customers' most complex challenges in every region of the world. More information about HP is available at http://www.hp.com.

More than 10,000 physicians and clinics count on I.C. System for effective, ethical collections. Certified, HEALTHCARE-specific collectors calling days/evenings/weekends and national credit bureau reporting contribute to annual healthcare collections of $65 MILLION.  Count on our:

•                    75 years in the collection industry and healthcare expertise

•                    Custom programs for early-stage (soft) through intensive recoveries

•                    Client Service Dept.; FREE Online Tools for debt submittal

•                    Strict compliance programs (FDCPA, HIPAA, etc.); 100% call recording

•                    Data security: SOC 2 TYPE 2, PCI, Disaster Recovery Plans, and more

•                    20% MSMS Member Discount

For more information, please call 800-279-3511 or visit www.icsystem.com/MSMS to:

•                    Watch the Nice People Webinar to prevent past-due accounts

•                    Download THE IN$IDE FACT$, a booklet of COLLECTION TIPS

Kohl's mission is to be the leading family-focused, value-oriented, specialty department store offering quality exclusive and national brand merchandise to the customer in an environment that is convenient, friendly and exciting. Learn more about Kohl's by visiting www.kohls.com.

 

LendKey Student Loan Refinancing

The average physician can save $40,000 in as little as 15 minutes by refinancing their student loans with LendKey and MSMS members get an exclusive $500 sign up bonus!

LendKey is a free service that medical professionals can use to compare new student loan refinancing rates amongst over 320 lenders in the country in a matter of minutes and with no impact on their credit score. By filling out one form, LendKey shows you how much you can save with a lower rate and monthly payment on your student loans, all funded by not-for-profit credit unions and community banks. LendKey is also your partner throughout the life of your loan with a customer service team ready to answer any questions you have from the time you apply until the time you make your final payment.

• Rates as low as 2.13% variable and 3.25% fixed
• See what rates and savings you qualify for in under 5 minutes
• Refinance all education debt, including undergraduate, graduate, private and federal student loans into one, lower monthly payment
• Funds are disbursed within 3 days

To take advantage of LendKey's offers, please visit http://www.LKrefi.com/msms-members. 

From a single dry goods store opened in New York City in 1858, Macy’s has grown into one of the nation’s premier retailers for fashion and affordable luxury. 

Today, Macy’s, Inc. operates more than 800 Macy’s department stores and furniture galleries in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Macy's also operates their distinctive online shopping experience at macys.com.

MSMS members are now able to shop and save through macys.com.

MSMS Magazine Program
Serving the subscription needs of members since 1986 

The MSMS Magazine Program saves you up to 89% off the cover price on hundreds of the most popular magazines (Time, People, Sports Illustrated, and more). Subscriptions for both office and personal use are available through this membership benefit program. 

Order new subscriptions or renew existing subscriptions through this convenient, money-saving service. For more information on this Michigan State Medical Society membership benefit call, write, fax, e-mail or visit the web site: 

By mail:
MSMS Magazine Program
PO Box 830460
Birmingham, AL  35283

By phone:
1-800-289-6267

web site:
www.buymags.com/msms

e-mail:
customerservice@buymags.com, please indicate your an MSMS member.

For more information, contact Kevin McFatridge, MSMS Director of Marketing, Communications and Public Relations.

For more than 15 years, MedTrust, LLC, has been providing medical services and consultations for physician practices, including: 

• Coding Services, including Coding Hotline (coding and billing answers by phone, fax or email); and, Coding (individual cases or ongoing coding services by credentialed coders);
• Office Efficiency—Assessment of office procedures, patient scheduling, office layout and practice flow
• Fee Schedule Review— Analysis of current fee schedule
• Performance measurement-using practice management reports to assess and compare the practice to national benchmarks
• Policy & Procedure Development

As a partner of MSMS Practice Solutions, MedTrust provides discounted services to MSMS Members. Physicians and their practice will receive a 10% discount on billing and coding services, as well as Practice Management assistance through MedTrust.

For more information, please contact 888/248-7235, ext. 19 or by emailing contact@medtrust.us. Please mention your membership to the Michigan State Medical Society.

The Michigan Retailers Association is the unified voice of Michigan’s retail industry and a trusted resource for all types of businesses. Retailers provide more than $100 billion worth of goods and services annually to consumers in Michigan and employ 450,000 Michiganians. 

Headquartered in Lansing, MRA provides aggressive legislative representation and a wide range of profit-boosting services to nearly 5,000 member businesses, which own and operate more than 12,000 stores across the state. Members range in size from the smallest single store operations to the largest national and international chains. 

Incorporated in 1940 to help retailers succeed in business, MRA has become the nation’s largest state trade association of general merchandise retailers. 

For more information, contact practicesolutions@msms.org.

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Microsoft is the leading platform and productivity company for the mobile-first, cloud-first world, and its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft is excited to share their current promotions with MSMS members! Save on Surface, select PCs, and more.

Our endorsed glove program, administered by Association Gloves, brings you high-quality products with the right fit and feel at an exceptional value, access to an easy recurring order program and great personal service. It also provides a non-dues revenue stream to your association. You have to purchase gloves and masks, so why not buy them from Association Gloves, the organization that supports your state medical society? 

Many new products, special savings and a mobile app now available!

Twenty-seven new gloves are available from three manufacturers. We are also introducing a new value-priced mask and 11 money-saving special offers on some of our most popular products. And we also have a mobile app available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Find the Association Gloves app and place an order to receive an additional discount!

Free samples of all our gloves and masks are available by calling 877-484-6149.

Click here or call 877-484-6149 to order, request free samples or for answers to your questions. You’ll be glad you did!

PHYSICIANS:

Looking for a job opportunity in Michigan or the Great Lakes Region?

MSMS Medical Opportunities has been connecting physicians directly with private practice and hospital employers in the Great Lakes Region since 1994. 

MSMS Medical Opportunities is a non-profit program designed to simplify the job search by providing detailed opportunities that match your practice preferences in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.

All specialties are represented.

There are also J1 visa opportunities posted. 

Register as a job seeker and receive alerts when jobs match your preferences.

EMPLOYERS:

Recruiting is hard work. We can help! For employer membership info or to schedule a demo, contact us at 800/479-1666 or recruitment@mhc.org.

 

 

 

 

Protecting You. Your Family. Your Life.

MSMS Physicians Insurance Agency is uniquely qualified to offer our insurance portfolio to Michigan physicians, their families and office staff. We make it our business to know your business.

You always get more with MSMS Physicians Insurance Agency because we focus on YOU

Our philosophy is that no two businesses have identical needs, nor do they warrant identical treatment. For that reason, we do not begin a relationship by simply providing a solution. For us, a more logical method involves an examination of your unique situation, a diagnosis, a plan of treatment, and only then, a recommended cure.

Office Depot, Inc. and the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) have partnered to offer MSMS members a program consisting of a unique mix of features and benefits designed specifically for healthcare organizations. The program offers deep discounts on the following:

• Office Supplies
• Paper and Toner
• Furniture
• Technology
• Off-site Printing
• Facility Resources
• Promotional Supplies

The MSMS program can be leveraged by any member to effectively manage the total cost of business products. The program is actively managed by our highly knowledgeable team to meet our members' needs.

Members may visit a customized webpage and either choose to self-register and immediately begin using the program with their credit card or submit an online form to request an invoicing account (account billing)

Members may also request a Store Purchasing Card to receive their discounted pricing at over 900 Office Depot and OfficeMax stores throughout the country.

The program provides significant discounts on more than 4,000 products, with a core list of approximately 500 products including a formulary of approximately 50 products which are most frequently purchased by non-acute customers. These discounts are automatically applied after you register for an account. 

Let Office Depot and MSMS save you time and money! Click to register for an account by clicking on the "Account Registration" once the webpage loads; or, to begin saving today click on the "Credit Card Account Setup" button.

We are here to help! Should you have any questions about this program, simply contact:

• Kevin McFatridge, MSMS Director of Marketing, Communications and Public Relations, at 517/336-5745
• Jennifer Root, Office Depot, Office Max Senior Business Account Manager, at 888/265-9144, ext 16039
• Sandee Dummitt, Global Service Consultant – Healthcare, phone 815/210-5469

Palace Sports & Entertainment, founded by Bill Davidson and owned by Tom Gores and Platinum Equity, is comprised of: The Detroit Pistons NBA team, The Palace of Auburn Hills arena, DTE Energy Music Theatre, the Meadow Brook Music Festival.

Palace Perks is an exclusive online program offering weekly access to ticket and merchandise discounts across Palace Sports & Entertainment events. This exclusive program delivers the best value to members of the Michigan State Medical Society.

Palace Perks:

• Exclusive offers on select events at DTE Energy Music Theatre, Meadow Brook Music Festival, and The Palace of Auburn Hills
• Merchandise discounts for the Pistons Locker Room Store
• Opportunities to buy tickets to the most popular events before the general public
• Verified tickets via Ticketmaster

Click here to view special offers to members of the Michigan State Medical Society>>

More about Palace Sports & Entertainment:

The Pistons, one of eight original NBA franchises, formed in 1941. The team moved to Detroit from Fort Wayne, Ind. in 1957 and earned its place as one of the city's prized professional sports franchises.

Davidson led the group that built the Pistons' home arena, The Palace of Auburn Hills, which opened in 1988. Among the largest in the NBA, the $90 million Palace was the first NBA arena financed entirely with private funds. It has more than 150 luxury suites.

In April 2011, Pollstar ranked The Palace as the second highest-selling arena in the U.S. and fourth in the world. In 2010, Pollstar ranked PS&E among only nine U.S. promoters with more than one million tickets sold.

The DTE Energy Music Theatre amphitheater in Clarkston, Mich. consistently ranks among the top-selling outdoor concert venues in the nation. The Meadow Brook Music Festival amphitheater on the campus of Oakland University is managed by PS&E and host roughly 30 concerts and events each summer.

Providing effective external peer review is an essential element in the overall success of any healthcare facility. Recognizing that hospital and medical staffs have the responsibility to maintain high-quality standards, Physicians Review Organization (PRO) has developed a peer review policy and approach to meet those standards. 

PRO is a URAC accredited external review organization, founded in 1983 by the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS). Since that time, PRO has separated from MSMS to become an independent organization that still enjoys the support of the medical society but maintains its separate, independent status. Utilizing the expertise of its experienced staff and carefully selected board-certified reviewers, PRO ensures that clients receive informed, confidential, and objective reviews. 

With the increasing scrutiny of medical errors, physician peer review continues to be essential in the evaluation of patient care and safety. Physician participation in the evaluation process through PRO ensures that only competent physicians can review medical decisions of their peers. MSMS encourages physicians to participate with peer review in their hospitals and for independent review organizations such as PRO. 

"If we physicians do not perform peer reviews, someone else will", said PRO chair Willard S. Stawski, MD. "It is our professional responsibility to step up and participate." 

To learn more about PRO, visit: www.peerreviewmi.net. 

For more information, contact practicesolutions@msms.org.

  

Need to Verify Credentials of New Physician in Your Practice?

Physician Need: a convenient, affordable license verification service.

Professional Credential Verification Service, Inc. (PCVS) offers license verification within one business day at the rate of $5 for Michigan licenses, and $10 for out-of-state licenses (plus applicable pass-through fees).

PCVS is a National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) accredited Credentials Verification Organization (CVO). PCVS is a non-profit corporation which provides primary source credentialing verification services for hospitals, physician practices, health plans, and other health care organizations. PCVS is one of only six CVOs in the nation that is dually accredited by both NCQA and URAC.

Founded in 1992, PCVS is a non-profit corporation that provides primary source credentialing verification services for hospitals, physician practices, health plans, and other health care organizations on a regional, multi-regional, and national basis.

In addition to license verification, PCVS can provide verification of education and training, board certification, malpractice history, liability coverage, hospital privileges, professional references, work history, and Medicare/Medicaid sanctions. Package rates are available, and line-item verification costs range between $10 and $15 per item, plus applicable pass-through fees.

Lower Your Student Loan Debt With SoFi

MSMS Practice Solutions partner SoFi can help you lower your student loan debt through exclusive refinance loans that combine your existing private and federal loans into one monthly loan payment with rates as low as 2.17 % APR with AutoPay.

Low fixed and variable rates mean MSMS members with $150,000 in student loans can save hundreds of dollars a month. Consolidating all of your student loans into a single loan makes it easier with one lender, one bill, and one monthly payment saving the physician on average $20,800*. Those new to SoFi who register through www.sofi.com/msms will receive a $500** welcome bonus once the transaction is complete.

SoFi does not require an origination fee and there are no prepayment penalties. A quick, online application allows you to choose from available terms and loan products.

For more information, go to www.sofi.com/msms or contact Madeline Oliver, Lead Customer Relationship Consultant, at 855-456-7634 or ask@sofi.com.

 

 
*See SoFi.com/MSMS for a detailed explanation regarding how the savings were calculated.
**Payment will be issued electronically once you become a SoFi borrower; you have submitted a completed application with documents and your loan has been disbursed. Offer good for new customers only.
 

ICD-10: If you have answers to the following questions, you are prepared 

• Have you practiced selecting ICD-10 codes in your EMR/EHR? 
• How will you decide which ICD-10 codes to use from the long lists of codes displayed by your EMR/EHR? 
• Have you identified all of the additional ICD-10 codes based on the coding guidelines? 

If you have cheat sheets... 

• Will your coding cheat sheets help you identify those final digits to code laterality, site, or 7th character? 
• How will you find an ICD-10 code when a diagnosis code isn’t in the cheat sheet? 

If you have a transition plan ... 

• Have you identified the additional clinical documentation your current charts need to code in ICD-10? 
• If you have converted your ICD-9 codes, how many unspecified ICD-10 codes are in your new list of often used diagnosis codes?

If you need help coding in ICD-10... 

SwiftAudit Search is an ICD code look-up tool that allows you to  

• Quickly search for ICD-9 and/or ICD-10 codes 
• Perform code crosswalks 
• Review coding guidelines 

SwiftAudit Search is desktop and mobile-friendly. SwiftAudit Search is a subscription, web-based coding tool. You can sign up and use SwiftAudit Search for one month, two months, or ongoing. You are in control. Want to collaborate with your team members? Add ourTeam feature to your subscription.

SwiftAudit Search’s Team feature allows you to manage your team, share favorites lists, coding notes, and more to maximize efficiency and collaboration. MSMS members that sign up for two or more SwiftAudit Search licenses can add on the Team feature for $100.00 (a $300 value). 

To learn more and start a free 30-day trial, visit SwiftAudit Search. 

MSMS has selected The Doctors Company as the exclusively endorsed medical malpractice insurer for our members.

Founded in 1976, The Doctors Company is relentlessly committed to defending, protecting, and rewarding the practice of good medicine. With 77,000 members and $4.3 billion in assets, The Doctors Company is the nation's largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer.

The Doctors Company places great value in the long-lasting relationships it builds with its members, and it recognizes and rewards member loyalty. Eligible members participate in The Tribute® Plan, an unrivaled financial benefit that rewards doctors for their loyalty to The Doctors Company and for their commitment to superior patient care.

Headquartered in Napa, California, The Doctors Company provides Michigan physicians with local claims, underwriting, and patient safety services through its East Lansing office (800-748-0465). MSMS members qualify for a 3% premium discount.

We encourage you to find out how you can benefit by securing coverage with The Doctors Company. Contact the MSMS Physicians Insurance Agency for information and a no-obligation premium indication at 877-PIA-ASKUS (877-742-2758) or msmsagency@msms.org. Find additional resources at www.msmsinsurance.org.

You can also contact The Doctors Company directly—call 800-748-0465, ext. 6774, or e-mail jaguirre@thedoctors.com.

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The Doctors Company

Operating a successful practice in the current environment requires business and compliance savvy that can be challenging for most clinicians to manage on their own. It requires the time and expertise to ensure that your practice is optimizing its reimbursement while maintaining efficiency and compliance within a highly regulated and mutable industry.

The Rybar Group’s team of consultants has been working with healthcare providers for over twenty-five years, offering the expertise and experience needed to help you achieve the best possible results. Whether you have needs related to a specific area such as Revenue Cycle, Documentation and Coding, Compliance, Financials, or all of the above, we will partner one-on-one with you and your staff, keeping your office current with the technical and financial regulations that affect your practice.

The Rybar Group offers innovative financial and operational solutions to ensure optimization of reimbursement while maintaining compliance, allowing you to remain focused on providing the best patient care.

When classic, mod and preppy collide with a healthy dose of Midwestern values, the result is a company where the customer is always right, sweet treats are always a welcome distraction, and color is the special ingredient that makes everything a little bit happier. The result is Vera Bradley. 

Founded by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R. Miller in 1982, Vera Bradley specializes in handbags, accessories, luggage, and paper and gift items offered through specialty stores, Vera Bradley Stores, Vera Bradley Outlet Stores and verabradley.com.
When classic, mod and preppy collide with a healthy dose of Midwestern values, the result is a company where the customer is always right, sweet treats are always a welcome distraction, and color is the special ingredient that makes everything a little bit happier. The result is Vera Bradley.

Founded by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R. Miller in 1982, Vera Bradley specializes in handbags, accessories, luggage, and paper and gift items offered through specialty stores, Vera Bradley Stores, Vera Bradley Outlet Stores and verabradley.com.

 

WealthCare Advisors is the only wealth advisory firm partnered with the Michigan State Medical Society. WealthCare Advisors was formed through partnership between MSMS and Planning Alternatives, a fiduciary wealth management firm founded in 1982.

We take time to understand your goals, concerns and vision for financial independence. We then design personalized wealth management solutions to address your unique needs. Our services are designed to provide peace of mind as an experienced team of professionals actively looks out for your best interests.

Contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation. 

WealthCare Advisors
36800 Woodward Ave. Suite 200
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

248-971-7509

www.wealthcareadvisors.com