http://www.acog.org Latest Department Notices from The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists en-us 720 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Copyright 2009, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Obstetrics & Gynecolgy Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:01 EST This is the CREOG Clearinghouse Hotline for Ob-Gyn residency positions. The following information has been updated on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. All positions are available immediately unless otherwise indicated. THERE ARE NO PGY 1 POSITION(S Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:52:15 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=1&bulletin=122 creog@acog.org CREOG Notice A webcast on Shared Medical Decision Making as a Part of the Informed Consent Process will be conducted on January 12, 2010.  This model is useful when communicating with patients considering treatment where two or more options may be available Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:21:17 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=28&bulletin=5018 scurrigan@acog.org Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Notice This document is restricted to ACOG members. Please login to view. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:38:49 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=4&bulletin=4396 liability@acog.org Professional Liability Notice November, 2009 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:23:14 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=30&bulletin=4991 jmahoney@acog.org Public Health and Social Issues Notice This document is restricted to ACOG members. Please login to view. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:22:34 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=4&bulletin=5000 liability@acog.org Professional Liability Notice  June 2010 marks the beginning of the twentieth anniversary year of the collaboration between the Maternal and Child Health Bureau and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist (the College) in the National Fetal and Infant Mortali Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:17:21 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=10&bulletin=4996 kbuckley@acog.org National Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Program Notice Please read all of the following before completing a medical student application. QUALIFICATIONS Any person currently enrolled in an allopathic or osteopathic medical school. We cannot accept other types of students or physicians as membe Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:19:02 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=43&bulletin=3432 student@acog.org Medical Students Notice Welcome to the Department of Membership Services. The purpose of this section is to provide category information and requirements for Fellow, Junior Fellow, Fellow Senior Status, Life Fellow, Associate Member/Associate Member International, Educatio Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:15:48 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=22&bulletin=271 brose@acog.org Membership Services Notice This document is restricted to ACOG members. Please login to view. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:10:11 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=22&bulletin=2306 brose@acog.org Membership Services Notice   The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set for 2010 includes several changes of interest to ob-gyns, including guideline clarifications in addition to new, revised and deleted CPT codes. These changes take effect January 1. Because of Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:30:52 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=6&bulletin=4990 smontue@acog.org Coding and Nomenclature Notice This document is restricted to ACOG members. Please login to view. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:56:36 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=4&bulletin=4989 liability@acog.org Professional Liability Notice Welcome to the home page of the Resource Center, the library of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Services for College members include complimentary MEDLINE searches and photocopies of materials from our collection. We also an Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:14:48 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=20&bulletin=367 resources@acog.org Resource Center Notice In the wake of the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (formerly known as Swine Flu) outbreak, the College has compiled pertinent clinician guidance and resources, including information for pregnant women, and updates this regularly. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:51:54 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=20&bulletin=4866 resources@acog.org Resource Center Notice The National AIA Resource Center has a new webcast available for "on demand" viewing at http://aia.berkeley.edu/training/sen_webcast/ In this video representatives from four federally funded demonstration projects share their experiences developi Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:55:44 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=13&bulletin=4982 JMahoney@acog.org Tobacco, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse Notice  The Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky has developed  Preservice Health Training (PHT) modules  designed to educate student and practicing primary care providers about working with individuals having developmen Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:24:37 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=38&bulletin=4980 jmahoney@acog.org Women with Disabilities Notice Register now to exhibit at the 2010 Annual Clinical Meeting's Fourth Annual Ob-Gyn Residency Fair! Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:36:03 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=43&bulletin=4979 student@acog.org Medical Students Notice Don't miss out on these exclusive Medical Student events at the Annual Clinical Meeting! More details and registration information will be available soon. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:01:12 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=43&bulletin=4978 student@acog.org Medical Students Notice This document is restricted to ACOG members. Please login to view. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:10:28 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=6&bulletin=1127 smontue@acog.org Coding and Nomenclature Notice The National Center for Victims of Crime will recognize January 2010 as the 7th National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM).  For more information, new materials, and resources, please visit www.stalkingawarenessmonth.org.  You may download Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:47:48 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=17&bulletin=4975 violence@acog.org Violence Against Women Notice This document is restricted to ACOG members. Please login to view. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:09:26 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=1&bulletin=4972 creog@acog.org CREOG Notice ACOG’s H1N1 Flu Coding Advice (Click the title to continue) Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:38:02 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=6&bulletin=4968 smontue@acog.org Coding and Nomenclature Notice Qualifications:Any medical student, allopathic or osteopathic, currently enrolled in a medical school. Medical student membership is under ACOG's Educational Affiliate category.   Membership in this category is complimen Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:18:19 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=43&bulletin=3112 student@acog.org Medical Students Notice If you would like to be a mentor to medical students or submit a name for consideration, please contact me at student@acog.org. We still have sections of the United States and Canada that are not represented by positive mentors who could be an excel Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:16:28 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=43&bulletin=3219 student@acog.org Medical Students Notice Student Interest Group List: http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=43&bulletin=3398   How to start an Interest Group: http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=43&bulletin=3118 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:22:43 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=43&bulletin=4993 student@acog.org Medical Students Notice This document is restricted to ACOG members. Please login to view. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:45:33 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=1&bulletin=1191 creog@acog.org CREOG Notice Life-Threatening Risk Posed by Cocaine Laced with Veterinary Anti-Parasite Drug Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:29:48 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=13&bulletin=4954 JMahoney@acog.org Tobacco, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse Notice The College's Department of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement has established a Quality & Safety ListServ to serve as a communication vehicle on patient safety and quality improvement. The ListServ will provide a forum to share ideas and be Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:41:57 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=28&bulletin=4940 scurrigan@acog.org Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Notice There were 230 programs that participated in the 2009 National Faculty Awards. Congratulations to the following recipients: Fouad M. Abbas, MD Sinai Hospital of Baltimore – 282 Baltimore, MD Asghar Afsari, MD Providence Hospital – 302 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:16:06 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=1&bulletin=3596 creog@acog.org CREOG Notice This document is restricted to ACOG members. Please login to view. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:03:00 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=4&bulletin=4932 liability@acog.org Professional Liability Notice On September 26, 2009, World Contraception Day will shine a light on the growing need for contraception awareness and education regarding reproductive and sexual health. World Contraception Day is an annual, multinational campaign, and was launche Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:06:29 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=34&bulletin=4926 jchapin@acog.org International Activities Notice View past Wyeth Section Award entries and Winners. Get inspired and start your own Section project! Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:30:28 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=14&bulletin=4927 mbehneman@acog.org District/Section Activities Notice Often described as "the best kept secret," emergency contraception represents a powerful option in a woman's arsenal to prevent unintended pregnancy. Emergency contraception can be used in instances of unprotected sexual intercourse that occur due Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:38:02 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=18&bulletin=4917 lgoldstein@acog.org Health Care for Underserved Women Notice In November 2009, President Elect Richard N. Waldman, MD, will make the appointments for 2010-2011 committees. Terms for those committees begin in May 2010. The deadline for committee applications was September 11, 2009. Committee appointment lett Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:50:00 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=42&bulletin=4664 vmillard@acog.org Committees and Councils Notice Candidates, Nominating Committees, Results, Policies & Procedures Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:07:57 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=14&bulletin=4946 mbehneman@acog.org District/Section Activities Notice Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Links   Boarded Subspecialites of Ob-Gyn   OB-GYN Residency Program Links for the United States         Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:33:15 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=43&bulletin=4994 student@acog.org Medical Students Notice In this sixth and final article of this series, we address fine tuning to get the most out of your practice and the electronic medical record program installed.   Establish a baseline Great!  You have a system installed.  H Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:07:46 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=47&bulletin=4906 adiamond@acog.org Health Information Technology Notice STATEMENTS The following statements are currently in use by ACOG:   1.      Statement on Sexuality Education (originally written in 1967, incorporated into Guidelines for Women’s Health Care in 2002, inco Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:22:54 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=7&bulletin=4907 lgoldstein@acog.org Adolescent Health Care Notice Attached is a powerpoint report  from the CDC Immunization Team on the proposed distribution of the H1N1  vaccine Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:40:39 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=30&bulletin=4904 jmahoney@acog.org Public Health and Social Issues Notice Harvard Medical School Department of Continuing Education is hosting it’s 27th continuing medical education course in pediatric and adolescent gynecology.  The objective of the course is to stimulate the health care professional to beco Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:59:56 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=7&bulletin=4903 lgoldstein@acog.org Adolescent Health Care Notice A new Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alert issued on August 27, 2009, urges health care leaders to step up efforts to prevent errors by taking the zero-defect approach used in other high-risk industries such as aviation and nuclear energy. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:40:24 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=28&bulletin=4901 scurrigan@acog.org Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Notice Office of the President Gerald F. Joseph, Jr., MD, FACOG Dear Colleague: PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THIS LETTER. The information is important and may save a patient's life. Contained in this l Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:44:52 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=30&bulletin=4902 jmahoney@acog.org Public Health and Social Issues Notice Seasonal flu clinic locator -Click here to locate a seasonal flu clinic in your area.    Seasonal Flu Immunization is available NOW - Please consider immunizing all women, particularly pregnant women. Click here for Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:10:58 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=30&bulletin=4613 jmahoney@acog.org Public Health and Social Issues Notice The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  has a new website devoted to FASD prevention strategies for providers.  You can check it out here             Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:19:10 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=30&bulletin=4898 jmahoney@acog.org Public Health and Social Issues Notice Results are in from the 2009 Survey on Professional Liability. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:47:10 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=4&bulletin=4899 liability@acog.org Professional Liability Notice The 2nd International Meeting - Innovations and Progress in Healthcare for Women is being convened by the University College London Institute for Women’s Health (UCL IfWH) in partnership with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologis Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:37:50 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=34&bulletin=4896 jchapin@acog.org International Activities Notice United Family Healthcare has been providing comprehensive, integrated healthcare services in China for over ten years, serving both expatriate and English-speaking Chinese nationals in three of Asia’s most dynamic cities, Shanghai, Beijing a Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:11:14 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=34&bulletin=4897 jchapin@acog.org International Activities Notice Obstetric and gynecologic services are greatly needed in the developing world. In areas where medical services are inadequate and medical knowledge is scarce, opportunities exist for physicians to use their skills and expertise to help save lives and relieve suffering. By offering training, health care and medical assistance to people at highest risk and in greatest need, physicians can have a profound impact on the lives of individuals and the entire community...(click title to continue) Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:53:24 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=34&bulletin=2217 jchapin@acog.org International Activities Notice Do you know the ACOG Young Physician Leadership? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:28:37 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=40&bulletin=4895 dshipp100@earthlink.net Young Physicians Notice Submit questions to the Joint Commission concerning the upcoming release of their Perinatal Care Core Measure Set. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:14:12 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=28&bulletin=4894 scurrigan@acog.org Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Notice International medical volunteers are urgently needed in the southern highlands of Guatemala with Hospitalito Atitln.   This hospital is a small independent non-profit organization that serves a population of 43,000 Tz'utujil speaking indigeno Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:52:25 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=34&bulletin=4889 jchapin@acog.org International Activities Notice An innovative Ob/Gyn initiative has been launched by The George Washington University Medical Center in partnership with Physicians for Peace, the Eritrean Ministry of Health, and in collaboration with Columbia University Department of Ob Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:12:40 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=34&bulletin=4888 jchapin@acog.org International Activities Notice CDC advisors issued recommendations for use of vaccine against Novel H1N1 at the ACIP meeting July 29, 2009 that includes pregnant women as a key population to receive vaccine when it becomes available. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:14:55 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=28&bulletin=4885 scurrigan@acog.org Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Notice Membership Statistics Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:33:22 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=14&bulletin=4974 mbehneman@acog.org District/Section Activities Notice Click for more details. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:15:05 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=43&bulletin=4995 student@acog.org Medical Students Notice Following are new, expanded, and revised ICD-9-CM codes that are of interest to ob-gyns and that take effect October 1. HIPAA requires providers to use the medical code set that is valid at the time the service is provided. Therefore, physicians mus Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:37:30 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=6&bulletin=4876 smontue@acog.org Coding and Nomenclature Notice Great!  Your office has selected the electronic medical records system, and now, in the fifth article in this series, we need to address the process of getting hardware installed, networks set up, people trained, and the software working for Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:25:56 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=47&bulletin=4882 adiamond@acog.org Health Information Technology Notice Please check to make sure you still have the correct address, phone and hotline numbers for your state coalition! Updated by state coalition websites and by phone verifications as of July 30, 2009.     ALABAMA HOTLINE NUMBER Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:53:25 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=17&bulletin=3145 violence@acog.org Violence Against Women Notice Please check to make sure you still have the correct address, phone and hotline numbers for your state coalition!  Updated by state coalition websites and by phone verification as of July 29, 2009.     Alabama Alabama Coal Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:27:04 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=17&bulletin=4668 violence@acog.org Violence Against Women Notice FTC Red Flags Rule requires most practices to have identity theft protection policies in place for patients. The effective date is now June 1, 2010. Here is an explanation of the Rule and sample policies that practices can use to comply. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:51:27 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=19&bulletin=4759 adiamond@acog.org Practice Management and Managed Care Notice Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including specific treatment and chemoprophylaxis for swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infections for pregnant women and infants, are available on the CDC website. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:15:11 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=28&bulletin=4826 scurrigan@acog.org Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Notice The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is pleased to announce a wonderful ACOG co-sponsored conference opportunity, The Family Violence Prevention Fund’s National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence October 8-10, 2009 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:26:07 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=17&bulletin=4871 violence@acog.org Violence Against Women Notice Compiled by Antonia Nicosia MD May 6, 2008   Each organization was contacted by email and phone to confirm contact information, need for OB/GYN expertise, time commitment, current area of service, language requirements, and mission s Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:20:20 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=34&bulletin=4873 jchapin@acog.org International Activities Notice International Service Organizations with Specific Need for Ob/Gyn Expertise Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:19:58 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=34&bulletin=4874 jchapin@acog.org International Activities Notice This document is restricted to ACOG members. Please login to view. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:37:30 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=4&bulletin=4872 liability@acog.org Professional Liability Notice The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) has issued a Position Statement on Professional Standards: Interactions between obstetricians and gynecologists and other health professionals.   The overarching principle of th Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:11:36 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=34&bulletin=4870 jchapin@acog.org International Activities Notice This slide lecture provides clinicians with information about the violence experienced by older women and serves as a training tool for clinicians to understand the role they can play in identifying, preventing, and reducing elder abuse. The slide Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:52:03 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=17&bulletin=4869 violence@acog.org Violence Against Women Notice Link to the 2009 ABOG ABC Articles in the Green Journal: http://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/pages/collectiondetails.aspx?TopicalCollectionId=16   July 2009 ABOG ABC Articles   April 2009 ABOG ABC Articles   Janu Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:26:49 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=20&bulletin=4867 resources@acog.org Resource Center Notice Is now available online! Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:45:02 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=14&bulletin=3451 mbehneman@acog.org District/Section Activities Notice For many years, ACOG has joined other local, state, and national organizations in sponsoring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month to raise awareness about this public health epidemic. Activities often include campaigns encouraging domestic Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:33:01 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=17&bulletin=3508 violence@acog.org Violence Against Women Notice Download PDF copies of NFIMR newsletter. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:35:27 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=10&bulletin=2643 kbuckley@acog.org National Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Program Notice The National Fetal-Infant Mortality Review (NFIMR) Program publications and resource materials are designed to support and enhance FIMR programs. Materials are available at no charge but quantities may be limited.   CATALOG OF MATERIALS Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:01:15 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=10&bulletin=2068 kbuckley@acog.org National Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Program Notice This document is restricted to ACOG members. Please login to view. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:18:35 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=49&bulletin=4859 ebrown@acog.org National Officer Nominations Process Notice Now that your office has agreed upon the need for an office electronic medical records system, this, the fourth article in this series, addresses how to select a vendor or service provider.  Specific needs for the practice should be defined Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:53:20 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=47&bulletin=4858 adiamond@acog.org Health Information Technology Notice FALL 2009 COUNCIL E-NEWS The fall issue of the Council E-News is complete. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:51:30 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=1&bulletin=4856 creog@acog.org CREOG Notice ACOG has translated many of its Patient Education Pamphlets into Spanish.  See ACOG Publications for a full list.  sales.acog.org   *Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ):  www.ahrq.gov/  [Downl Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:05:58 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=18&bulletin=4855 lgoldstein@acog.org Health Care for Underserved Women Notice The Adolescent Reproductive Health Education Project (ARHEP) is a  professional education initiative that  includes a 13 module, case and competency-based curriculum covering key topics in adolescent reproductive health. Also available o Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:51:05 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=7&bulletin=4853 lgoldstein@acog.org Adolescent Health Care Notice The resources listed as follows are for information purposes only. Referral to these sources and web sites does not imply the endorsement of ACOG. This list is not meant to be comprehensive. The exclusion of a source or web site does not reflect t Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:24:59 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=18&bulletin=4850 lgoldstein@acog.org Health Care for Underserved Women Notice This document is restricted to ACOG members. Please login to view. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:14:12 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=20&bulletin=4849 resources@acog.org Resource Center Notice Resource Center librarians have compiled data from a variety of sources. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:03:52 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=20&bulletin=365 resources@acog.org Resource Center Notice The following website has information on the acute care of sexual assault victims: The Sexual Assault Resource Service (SARS) Web site, funded by the Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, provides individuals and institutions inte Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:44:15 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=17&bulletin=1625 violence@acog.org Violence Against Women Notice The resources listed as follows are for information purposes only. Referral to these sources and web sites does not imply the endorsement of ACOG. This list is not meant to be comprehensive. The exclusion of a source or web site does not reflect t Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:31:45 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=18&bulletin=4848 lgoldstein@acog.org Health Care for Underserved Women Notice Check out the brand new televised FIMR training session with Jodi Shaefer, Patt Young, Dani Noel, all experienced FIMR trainers. These videos are available for each and every FIMR program across the country. NFIMR partnered with the Alabama Depart Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:54:17 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=10&bulletin=4847 kbuckley@acog.org National Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Program Notice This, the third article in a series on electronic medical record systems (EMRs) for the office, addresses the basic concepts of Change Management and Process Redesign.   The first topic to consider has already been alluded to in the p Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:25:48 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=47&bulletin=4844 adiamond@acog.org Health Information Technology Notice The following Electronic Medical Record vendors were exhibitors at the 2009 ACOG Annual Clinical Meeting in Chicago. The EMR Vendors who participated in the Vendor Challenge event are noted.   Abraxas Medical Solutions 135 Technology Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:10:29 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=47&bulletin=4843 adiamond@acog.org Health Information Technology Notice WEBTREATS are quick guides to Internet resources prepared by ACOG Resource Center Librarians.   2009 H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)      NEW 2009!  Updated 11/20/09   General Ob/Gyn Resources  U Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:27:24 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=20&bulletin=366 resources@acog.org Resource Center Notice This document is restricted to ACOG members. Please login to view. Wed, 27 May 2009 10:01:17 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=4&bulletin=4839 liability@acog.org Professional Liability Notice This document is restricted to ACOG members. Please login to view. Fri, 22 May 2009 08:52:43 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=1&bulletin=2608 creog@acog.org CREOG Notice Past winners of the ACOG Research Fellowships and Awards program Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:50:48 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=25&bulletin=3444 lcummings@acog.org Research Fellowships and Awards Notice To help ob-gyn practices seek appropriate compensation for the provision of intrauterine devices, the ACOG Coding Department, in collaboratio...(click title to continue) Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:21:36 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=6&bulletin=4828 smontue@acog.org Coding and Nomenclature Notice In January 2009, Clinical Cases in Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology was released. It is an interactive cd-rom program developed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the North American Society for Pediatric and A Fri, 15 May 2009 12:23:16 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=7&bulletin=4832 lgoldstein@acog.org Adolescent Health Care Notice The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has had a long-term interest in the development of adequate and comprehensive services for adolescents, especially in regard to reproductive health services. 1964 - ORGANIZED EFFORT Fri, 15 May 2009 12:03:33 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=7&bulletin=4833 lgoldstein@acog.org Adolescent Health Care Notice This document is restricted to ACOG members. Please login to view. Tue, 19 May 2009 09:50:25 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=40&bulletin=4831 dshipp100@earthlink.net Young Physicians Notice The CDC/ACOG Maternal Mortality Study Group and ACOG Maternal Mortality Special Interest Group met in Chicago at the ACOG Clinical Meeting on Sunday May 3rd.  Attached are presentations from that meeting as they become available &#1 Wed, 20 May 2009 14:19:49 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=30&bulletin=4829 jmahoney@acog.org Public Health and Social Issues Notice Medicare statute requires that beneficiaries be informed of their potential liability for payment of services under certain conditions. The Advanced Beneficiary Notice or ABN is the official C...(click title to continue) Wed, 13 May 2009 14:16:27 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=6&bulletin=4827 smontue@acog.org Coding and Nomenclature Notice The National Stalking Resource Center, a project of the National Center for Victims of Crime, has recently updated the statutes section of its website. Visit www.ncvc.org for an up-to-date list of state stalking and harassment laws. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:37:52 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=17&bulletin=2152 violence@acog.org Violence Against Women Notice This document is restricted to ACOG members. Please login to view. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:45:36 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=1&bulletin=3440 creog@acog.org CREOG Notice This document is restricted to ACOG members. Please login to view. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:50:04 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=1&bulletin=1164 creog@acog.org CREOG Notice This document is restricted to ACOG members. Please login to view. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:01:52 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=1&bulletin=4823 creog@acog.org CREOG Notice This is the second article in a series on electronic medical record systems (EMRs) for the office. This article addresses the concepts around the “return on investment” (ROI) that a practice may expect from deploying the tool set, which Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:50:27 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=47&bulletin=4820 adiamond@acog.org Health Information Technology Notice What is IHE ACOG is addressing interoperability issues in obstetric EHRs by participating in the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) organization. IHE is an initiative by healthcare professionals, medical societies and vendors/industry Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:33:53 EST http://www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=47&bulletin=4821 adiamond@acog.org Health Information Technology Notice