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Important Announcement: 2023 Transition to Paperless Billing

Starting January 2023, CAP members who receive their printed monthly statements via postal mail will be automatically enrolled in paperless billing to help reduce costs, and use of paper, on behalf of the entire membership.

Stay On Top of Practice Management Best Practices

Many independent practitioners are so immersed in the day-to-day operations of keeping their practices afloat and providing the highest level of care, finding the time to stay up to date with the ever-changing healthcare landscape is difficult.

Update Your Membership Information to Help with Your Year-End Planning

If you are contemplating a change in your practice, please notify CAP as soon as possible so our Membership Services Department can review your options with you and make your coverage transition a smooth one. Changes include, but are not limited to: Retirement from practice at age 55+, part-time practice (e.g., 20 or fewer hours per week or 16 hours for anesthesiologists), or reduction or any change in the scope of your practice.

HIPAA Compliant Text Messaging: Doing More with Less Time

Practice staff are finding themselves with less time than ever before to complete day-to-day administrative tasks, including scheduling and confirming patient appointments. This is partially due to increased patient volumes and new administrative regulations, such as the No Surprise Billing Act that went into effect January 1 of this year.

No Surprises Act Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) Portal

The No Surprise Billing Act went into effect on January 1, 2022, and affects physicians that see patients who are uninsured or who self-pay for medical services.

CAP members can now sign up for paperless billing and enjoy the ease and convenience of managing their account online. Save time and money by easily opting in to receive statements via email, pay your bill online, and eliminate the need for another piece of mail.

Boost Productivity and Performance with a Free Practice Management Assessment

Clinical excellence aside, the care you provide for your patients may be impacted by the efficiency and effectiveness of your practice operations. A regularly scheduled practice evaluation can help you stay ahead of policies and procedures that support optimal workflow and a healthy bottom line, even when you think your business is running like a well-oiled machine.

Ask My Practice: Continuing the Conversation on Physician Burnout

Physician burnout continues to be a prevalent challenge in healthcare, with a substantial number of physicians reporting that with the additional challenges of COVID-19, increasing administrative duties, and new regulatory burdens, it is more difficult than ever to find time for themselves and their families.

Improving Patient Experience and Outcomes Through Engaging Content Using Multimedia and 3-D Animation

Patient engagement is the holy grail of many quality initiatives. If patients can be more fully engaged in their healthcare, comprehension increases, compliance goes up, informed consent is improved, anxiety is reduced, and outcomes improve.

No Surprises Billing Act: Updates and Overview

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final rule that includes timelines for when the patient is entitled to receive a GFE. It can depend greatly upon the patient's insurance status, the provider's insurance network status, and the type of care and location of the service.

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