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Compliance Training a Must for Medical Practices: Free Courses for CAP Members

The Cooperative of American Physicians (CAP) is pleased to offer its members free courses for this mandated training, which also includes an optional 40-minute diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) training program addressing discrimination in the workplace.

Court Explains ‘Implied Malice’ in Upholding Physician’s Murder Convictions

The Court of Appeal has found a substantial basis for a physician’s second-degree murder convictions arising out of the doctor’s drug prescriptions to three patients. By articulating the “implied malice” required for the convictions, the appellate court explained how circumstantial evidence of the physician’s state of mind could be accepted by a jury to convict the physician of murder.

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.

New Regulations in 2023

CAP can assist you with several new laws and regulations impacting California medical practices that went into effect in January 2023.

Open Payments Program: Critical Information for Medical Practices

You may have recently become aware of the Open Payments Program, previously called The Sunshine Act, through the California Medical Board and may be asking, “What is it and how does it affect my practice?”

Start 2023 with a Free Practice Assessment

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

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.

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