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We have added two new articles to our PedSource library in response to concerns we have heard from you! The first is an article that addresses the question of how the FTC's Red Flags Rule may affect your practice. The second article is about important 2009 CPT code changes and gives you step by step directions on updating your Procedure Table in the table editor (ted) program. Be sure to check out both of these new articles in our Resource Library.

The 2009 PCC Users' Conference will be held July 21-24 at Walt Disney World® Resort, Florida. This year's conference offers three days of practice management-focused learning opportunities on advanced Partner training, financial analysis, pediatric coding, PCC EHR, and more. Read more and begin planning your trip to Walt Disney World® Resort

PCC is committed to providing your practice with all the tools you need to run a healthy practice. We are pleased to offer you more services as part of your Care Plan and new additional features to make your plan the perfect fit.

New this year, we’ve added more interfaces to a number of popular e-prescribing software vendors, PCC Financial and Clinical Pulse components of your Practice Vitals Dashboard , PedSource pediatric Web community, AAP Coding Newsletters, monthly pediatric coding weblabs, and lower pricing on Verden Alerts. Start with Step 1 to review the list of services included in your plan and new services we've added this year.

New additional options Online Bill Pay, eligibility for non-participating payers, Pocket Partner, and a new and improved Advanced Practice Vitals Dashboard at a lower price. See Step 2 for the many additional features and packages available to you.

Whether you are renewing your PCC Care Plan or continuing with your existing plan, look for a packet in the mail with information about what's new in 2009, then follow the easy three step process to renew or upgrade your plan by December 31!

On October 1st, the CDC's 2009 diagnosis code (ICD-9) changes become effective. Your office should learn about the changes to diagnoses you frequently use in order to update your Partner Diagnoses table. New fever diagnosis codes are particularly important to pediatric offices. All fever diagnoses now require a 5th digit.

We have posted a listing of new diagnosis codes available here, revised diagnosis code titles here, and invalid diagnosis codes here.The complete list of ICD-9 changes, with notes and further information, is available on the CDC Web site.

PCC introduces a new partnership with the AAP that provides PCC Care Plan members with a free online subscription to the AAP Coding Newsletter and the online searchable archives. The AAP Coding Newsletter replaces your subscription to Pediatric Coding Alert. Read the latest issue now online!

Physicians' Alliance is pleased to introduce this Audio Conference Series on Primary Care Practice Management Topics. This series consists of six one-hour audio conferences designed to help you maximize revenue for the important work you do in primary care practices. Three national experts will cover topics that will help you save money and increase reimbursement. This series runs from September 10 through December 6. Check the schedule and join us for one or more sessions!

Join more than 100 PCC clients who are taking advantage of PCC's valuable new tool for practice assessment. Using PCC's Practice Vitals Dashboard, you can view instant graphs of key practice indicators along with recommendations for improvement. You can also see how your office compares with other practices using PCC's unique benchmarks. Register today to check up on the health of your practice.

PCC has added electronic eligibility verification to Partner for a number of new payers! You can now submit electronic eligibility requests to TN BCBS and TX BCBS, and many others. We hope to expand our eligibility offerings even more in 2008, under your 2008 PCC Care Plan.

With three ways to review your eligibility results (on the individual account, in an e-mailed report, or in the ECS Reports program), you'll know which patients need to provide updated insurance information before they even arrive for their appointments! Learn more about billing and claims management services with PCC.

PCC is the proud recipient of the KLAS 10-Year Anniversary award for "High Scorer." The High Scorer award is given by industry-leading research firm KLAS Enterprises to the vendor with the highest overall score in their decade of provider rankings, with a high degree of confidence. PCC's Partner software scored 96.98 (out of 100) in 2005, earning us the High Scorer Award.

We also earned the highest overall score by any company in any category in the 2006 KLAS year-end report of health care information technology (HIT) vendors. This marks the second
year in a row that PCC has has received higher scores than all other HIT vendors in the report.
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Read more about PCC's KLAS rankings.