LA-ACC Chapter Elections to be Held Next Month
Would you like to get more involved with the Louisiana Chapter? Would you like to serve on the LA-ACC Council? We have several positions open and would like to know your interest in getting involved with your Chapter. The nomination committee will meet on Tuesday, January 24th.

Please contact me before January 24th at 504-841-0371 or pecquet@laacc.org to express your interest in getting involved..

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Register Today for ACC.06
March 11-14, 2006
Atlanta, GA

Visit the ACC web site for additional information

Chapter Events at ACC.06
All Chapter Reception
Sunday, March 12th
7:00pm
Marriott Marquis (265 Peachtree Center Ave.)

LA-ACC Chapter Council Meeting
Monday, March 13th
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Omni Hotel & CNN Center

RSVP for one or both events!

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Emergency Update to the 2006 Physician Fee Schedule
On December 30, 2005, CMS sent to its Carriers an Emergency Update to the 2006 Physician Fee Schedule, which changes the new CPT Category III codes (0144T-0151T) to a status indicator of "C" - Carrier Priced from an indicator of "I" - Invalid for Medicare. (read more)

Upcoming Meetings

LA-ACC Foundation
Heart Failure Education Program
Thursday, February 16, 2006
6:30pm - Cocktails
7:00pm - Dinner
Dakota (629 North Highway One-Ninety)
Covington, LA
RSVP!

ACC.06
March 11-14, 2006
Atlanta, GA

Visit the ACC web site for additional information

LA-ACC Spring Meeting
Friday-Saturday
April 21-22, 2006
Hotel: TBA
Location: New Orleans

Friday, April 21, 2006
Cardiology Administrative Forum (CAF)
Billing/Coding
Office Staff

Saturday, April 22, 2006
Physician Program
(open to Physicians, Nurses and CAF members)

Additional details to follow soon!

LA-ACC Annual Meeting
December 8-9, 2006
The Ritz Carlton
New Orleans, LA


For additional information, please contact Janna at 504-841-0371 or pecquet@laacc.org.