Vision: We aim to empower our diverse community of members to deliver the best possible patient care by being their premier resource for education and support.
We are committed to making your job of practicing medicine easier. If there are resources that you would like added to this page, please contact Nicole at nicole@bfcms.org.
SCHOOL AND CHILDCARE IMMUNIZATION RESOURCES
The following link will take you to the Washington Department of Health web page dedicated to information on this topic. Click HERE for more information.
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT REVIEW RESOURCES
Employment contracts can be complicated and confusing documents. If not completely understood, the results could have a negative effect on not only your finances but your overall well being.
You may find the following resources helpful.
WSMA Employment Contract Review Information
American College of Physicians Contract Review Information
AMA Employment Contract Review Resources
MACRA RESOURCES
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) is a bipartisan legislation signed into law on April 16, 2015. MACRA created the Quality Payment Program that:
Repeals the Sustainable Growth Rate formula
Changes the way that Medicare rewards clinicians for value over volume
Streamlines multiple quality programs under the new Merit Based Incentive Payments System (MIPS)
Gives bonus payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models (APMs)
MACRA also required us to remove Social Security Numbers (SSNs) from all Medicare cards by April 2019.
You can find additional information about MACRA by following the links below.
Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services
OPIOID & NON-OPIOID PAIN MANAGEMENT RESOURCES, OPIOID ADDICTION
Updated Opioid Prescribing Guidelines- Effective January 1, 2019
Prescription Monitoring Program
Washington State Agency Medical Directors’ Group Opioid Prescribing Guidelines
University of Washington Pain and Opioid Hotline, Call 844-520-7246
Washington State Chiropractic Association
Academy of Medical Acupuncture
END OF LIFE CARE
Washington State Medical Association End of life resources for physicians and patients