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MSEPS MEMBER BENEFITS
More than 81% of all ophthalmologists in the Commonwealth belong to the MA Society of Eye Physicians. The Society continually works with vendors in exploring and negotiating discounts on new products and services to help reduce practice overhead costs and meet changing member needs. Included in the Society’s member services/benefits package is:
Legislative Representation: A full-time lobbyists is retained to work with state legislators in advancing and protecting the profession, and insuring the availability of the highest quality of medical eye care for the residents of Massachusetts.
IPAC: MSEPS operates a 'pure' Political Action Committee (IPAC) meaning that 100 percent of the money contributed is used to support the campaigns of state legislative candidates who share the goals of ophthalmology
Coding and Billing Information: Answers to members individual coding and billing questions, including proper use of CPT and ICD-9 codes and modifiers, are offered free of charge on an unlimited basis, simply by faxing a request to the MSEPS office.
Membership Directory: A bound directory with separate alphabetical, geographical and subspecialty listings is distributed annually to every Council on Aging and Senior Center in Massachusetts as well as to all state legislators, school nurses and family practitioners in the state.
MSEPS Newsletter: A quarterly newsletter containing up-to-date coding, clinical, regulatory and legislative information is distributed to all MSEPS members in the state.
10% off Medical Office Products: Member-only pricing on thousands of medical, pharmaceutical and surgical products offered through Henry Schein, Inc.and Medical Eye Care and Cure.
Member Match Program: Employment referral service which matches graduating residents and fellows with practicing ophthalmologists who are looking to hire associates.
Practice Management Seminars to educate ophthalmologist and their staff on various issues confronting them today.
Coding Seminars- MSEPS offers an average of four coding courses per year, ranging from programs such as Vitreoretinal Reimbursement which is aimed at the subspecialist to all day comprehensive CPT/ICD-9 coding and reimbursement courses for the general ophthalmologist.
Hertz: Now when MSEPS members rent from Hertz, they can take advantage of special year-round savings through the Hertz Member Benefit Program. MSEPS members will receive a significant discount off Hertz Daily Member Benefit Rates, Hertz U.S. standard rates; and Hertz U.S. Leisure Rates. MSEPS members will be quoted the best rate for their rental needs at the time of their reservation.
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