The American Medical Association (AMA) announced that the CPT® Editorial Panel approved a new addition to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set that will help streamline data-driven resource planning and allocation in the battle against the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued "Frequently Asked Questions to Ensure Individuals, Issuers and States have Clear Information on Coverage Benefits for COVID-19." This action is part of the broader, ongoing effort by the White House Coronavirus Task…
To empower surveillance and laboratory testing in response to the spread of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), the American Medical Association (AMA) announced a unique Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code for reporting novel coronavirus tests will be considered at a special CPT Editorial…
When reading information about COVID-19 virus (coronavirus) make sure you confirm your sources. Pima County Medical Society recommends: Arizona Department of Health Services Pima County Health Department Center for Disease Control and Prevention World Health Organization The best way to…
Case is the first to be identified by the Arizona State Public Health Laboratory Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) confirmed a presumptive positive case of COVID-19, bringing the total COVID-19…
It is with a heavy heart to inform that Dean Michael M.I. Abecassis, MD, MBA, in consultation with University of Arizona Health Sciences and College of Medicine – Tucson leadership, has made the very difficult decision to change the format of Match…
What: “A Pathway to Success” High School Health Career Fair When: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 5-7:30 p.m. Where: Banner – University Medical Center South, La Galería Conf. Rm. (1st Floor), 2800 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713 About 125 high school students,…
The University of Arizona Primary Care Physician Scholarship Reception will recognize the first 21 recipients from the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. Recipients receive free tuition in exchange for practicing in a rural or urban underserved community…
By Shannon Zullo Fourth year medical student Under the guidance of Dr. Robert Segal, President of Pima County Medical Society (PCMS), I was tasked with an independent study to investigate and learn more about health care leadership and advocacy in…
The Tucson Conference will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (The date has been updated.) Hosted at The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson at 1670 E. Drachman St. Tucson, AZ…