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New Bill Provides Exemptions for Low-Volume Prescribers

Since California’s electronic prescribing mandate went into effect on January 1, 2022, many low-volume prescribers have found that securing a standalone e-prescribe platform or adding on e-prescribe as an electronic health record (EHR) feature has been costly, due to its monthly subscription costs and set-up fees.

Looking to Improve the Patient Experience? First Impressions Count

During the COVID-era of medicine, patients became more accustomed to immediate medical care—especially because of telehealth—and the need for a heightened patient experience increased. In a time of less face-to-face interaction, it is more important than ever to provide exceptional customer service and a sterling first impression

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.

Use Your Checking Account to Pay Your CAP Bill Electronically and Automatically for Safer, Hassle-Free Transactions!

You can now go online and set up recurring payments to pay your CAP bill easily and securely directly from your checking account, just like a paper check but with a lot less hassle.

Go Paperless and Enroll in Autopay Online to Manage Your CAP Bill Conveniently and Securely

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.

The Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act

On July 28, 2022, The House of Representatives voted 416-12 to pass the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act, legislation that would continue Medicare patient access to telehealth services, including audio-only services, through 2024. The telehealth extension bill will allow telehealth visits to be covered after the public health emergency (PHE) ends.

Important Announcement: 2023 Transition to Paperless Billing

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.

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.

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