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Welcome to the website for New Jersey Society of Independent Physical Therapists. This website is designed to facilitate the distribution of information important to our members and prospective members.

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Key Elements of A2123

Principles of A2123 Power Point Presentation with Narration (Warning - Very large file Broadband Connection Recommended)

Physical Therapist: "The Practitioner of Choice" A Video Presentation

Information from the Spring 2008 NJSIPT Business Meeting

Legislative Relationship Building Power Point Presentation

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A2123 Passed by New Jersey General Assembly

Today, June 23, 2008 the New Jersey General Assembly overwhelmingly passed A2123 by a vote of 54-18 with 7 abstentions. This milestone event goes a long way toward protecting Physical Therapy benefits for New Jersey consumers and ensuring choice of provider. The NJSIPT expresses its deepest gratitude to the Honorable Neil Cohen for his stalwart sponsorship of this critical legislation.

It should also be noted that Thursday, June 19th, 2008 Senator Nia Gill acting as Prime Sponsor introduced S-2072, the Senate Version of A-2123 which was subsequently referred to the New Jersey Senate Commerce Committee.

Posted by mschwall on Monday, June 23 @ 22:02:52 EDT (58 reads)
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Important News from National Government Services for May 27, 2008

Claims Rejected in Error

The electronic data interchange (EDI) National Provider Identifier (NPI) prepass edits, requiring that the NPI only be submitted on each claim at every provider level, were inadvertently turned on one day early. Because of this, a large percentage of claims were rejected in error. In order to correct this, National Government Services is taking steps to resubmit the EMC file dated 5/22/2008. You may see duplicate claim notifications and/or rejections. Please disregard any NPI only rejections received between 5/23/08 through 5/27/08. National Government Services will have the matter resolved after the 5/27/08 system cycle.

Posted by khmailly on Friday, May 23 @ 16:01:01 EDT (61 reads)
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News Item: EEOC rules in favor of Pasco therapist’s employees

While this story below involves a PT practice in Washington State; this ruling would likely be the same if similar circumstances were to occur here in NJ. This emphasizes the importance of all employers, including PTs, being familiar with liability associated with being employers. NJSIPT will continue to assist our members in acquiring such knowledge.

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MISCONDUCT: EEOC rules in favor of Pasco therapist’s employees

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has ruled in favor of a former employee of a Pasco physical therapist who has been suspended by Washington State for sexual misconduct.

The EEOC determined the former employee of Rafat Shirinzadeh, as well as other female employees, were discriminated against by him subjecting them to an illegal hostile work environment.

The determination gives the former female employees at Oasis Physical Therapy backup by the EEOC if they wish to individually file suit against the business — which at least one has done and another is considering, their attorneys say — or if the employees want the EEOC to pursue legal action.

Click below to read the rest of this story.

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/945/story/187967.html

Posted by khmailly on Monday, May 19 @ 08:13:07 EDT (54 reads)
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MedLearn Matters Article-Medicare Changes

We want to call your attention to a recent MedLearn Matters article, linked below, dealing with the recent CMS Transmittal CR 5921. Among the more significant issues addressed in this article are the following, which should be of particular interest to NJSIPT members:

Change of Physician Certification period to 90 days.
Uniform application of personnel requirements across all settings.
Explanation of certification requirements, including physician responsibilities.
Explanation of requirements for renting or leasing community pools for aquatic therapy.

http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/MM5921.pdf

Posted by khmailly on Thursday, May 15 @ 14:36:15 EDT (57 reads)
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NGS Website Training Announcement

National Government Services is pleased to announce two FREE Webinars
(Web-based training sessions) that will be presented by the

Provider Outreach and Education Department on

Wednesday, May 14, 2008.

“Part B Provider Training to Introduce the New www.NGSMedicare.com
Web site”

In an effort to better serve our provider, supplier, and beneficiary community, we have consolidated the Web sites of the five great companies that comprise National Government Services. These companies include:

• AdminaStar Federal

• Anthem Health Plans of New Hampshire, Inc.

• Associated Hospital Service

• Empire Medicare Services

• United Government Services.

During these FREE webinars, a live demonstration of our Web site will outline all of the new key features and navigational tools available to Part B providers:

• Personalized portal pages

• Searchable Frequently Asked Questions

• Events Calendar

• Site Tutorial

• Site Map

These sessions apply to Part B providers only. Providers are encouraged to complete the Web site tutorial that will be available from the homepage of the new site. This tutorial will provide you with an overview of the new NGSMedicare.com Web site.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 10:00-11:00 AM, Eastern Time
9:00-10:00 AM Central Time

Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 2:00-3:00 PM, Eastern Time
1:00-2:00 PM Central Time

Our Webinars are live, interactive, virtual learning programs that allow participants to communicate with a Medicare representative via their computer and a telephone. This session will provide you with the pertinent information related to updates in the Medicare program. This training is offered free of charge!

Web-based training saves your office time and travel expenses by providing you with the latest information without having to leave the office.

We encourage you to join us, and appreciate the opportunity to serve you better!

Thank you,
National Government Services, Inc.
Corporate Communications

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This news item is being provided as a courtesy of the NJ Society of Independent Physical Therapists, intended for non-commercial use by the recipient, and is not protected from disclosure so long as this disclaimer is included.

www.njsipt.com

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Old Articles

Wednesday, April 16
·	Class Action by Maine Physical Therapists
Friday, March 21
·	Procura Management Inc. Signs Partnership
Wednesday, March 19
·	CMS Medicare Adminstrative Contractor News
Friday, March 14
·	Forest Hills workers win suit for $74K back wages
Wednesday, March 05
·	Physical Therapists: The Ability Specialists
Sunday, March 02
·	NJSIPT Issues Comments on NGS Medicare LCD Draft
Tuesday, February 26
·	Testimony on A2123
Monday, February 25
·	A2123 Passed by Assembly Committeee Today!
Thursday, February 21
·	NJSIPT Issues Support Statement on A2123
Tuesday, February 19
·	More on the NY Attorney General and the Health Insurance Industry

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Posting of open positions is available to NJSIPT members only. Posting of Position Wanted information is restricted to registered users but NJSIPT membership is not required. Only NJSIPT members may view the Position Wanted postings.