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Optimize Your Business Operations with My Practice

My Practice is part of CAP’s ever-growing suite of practice management support programs offering personalized one-on-one guidance to help address common administrative and operational business challenges associated with running an independent practice.

Business Relief Resources for Physicians and Medical Practices

CAP is committed to keeping members apprised of federal and state funding opportunities for practices facing financial hardship as a result of the pandemic.

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Financial Relief for Medical Practices through the CARES Act (H.R. 748)

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Ask My Practice: California Anti-Harassment Training Deadline

My practice has more than five employees, so I am already aware of the California requirements regarding anti-harassment training. Do you think California will once again push back the deadline?

Employment Practices Liability Risks During COVID-19

According to the COVID-19 employment law litigation tracker implemented by the Fisher Phillips law firm. Employers with 50 or fewer employees have been sued at a far greater rate than larger employers, facing a staggering 38 percent of COVID-19-related lawsuits.

Are Your Prescription Pads Compliant?

In response to the growing public health and safety crisis associated with prescription drug abuse, California lawmakers have introduced a series of legislative bills creating a set of rules and practices to help curb prescription drug abuse and increase controls over the prescribing process itself.

Ask My Practice: Office Space

Question: The lease for my medical office space is set to expire at the end of the year. Should I try to renegotiate my lease with my landlord? I don’t know where to start.

Ransomware Prevention Tips

Ransomware rates exploded in 2020 and predictions indicate it will not slow down in 2021. Here are protective measures you should be taking against ransomware.

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.

Authorization for Use and Disclosure of Medical Information Release (English)

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Employee / Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement

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The Experts at CAP Agency Are Your Personal Insurance Consultants

Concierge service is exactly what CAP seeks to deliver through CAP Physicians Insurance Agency, Inc., a wholly owned CAP subsidiary.

Cooperative of American Physicians Introduces “My Practice,” a Free Practice Management Support Program for CAP Members

The “My Practice” program offers members access to experienced professionals who can provide guidance and customized solutions across a wide variety of practice and business-related issues.

Ask My Practice: Exclusive Savings for Members

CAP offers several member-exclusive programs that can help you save time and money, now when it is needed most. You may be interested to learn more about the following free resources that can help a practice of any size.

CAP’s Online COVID-19 Resource Center Helps Physician Members Stay Informed

With input from several subject matter experts, CAP created a free online COVID-19 Resource Center that includes webinars focused on a variety of issues Including telemedicine, the CARES Act, and medical practice staffing. Originally created as a member resource in March at the onset of the pandemic, CAP continues to update and refresh this microsite.

Ask My Practice: Sexual Harassment Avoidance Training Requirements?

Question: I have five staff members in my medical practice and I read somewhere that California now requires sexual harassment prevention training for employees. Does my office need to meet this requirement or does this not apply to small businesses?

How to Access Free HIPAA/Cyber Training on TMHCC CyberNET®

Physicians and office staff understand that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is federal law. It was designed to provide privacy standards to protect patients’ medical records and other health information. Nevertheless, many fail to recognize that they are not in compliance with federal privacy laws enacted since HIPAA. With an increase in the number of audits conducted for HIPAA compliance and larger penalty amounts, failing to comply with federal privacy laws is not something you can afford to do.

Ask My Practice: New to Telemedicine

Question: How do I let my patients know that our practice now offers the option of telemedicine visits? What can I do to ensure that my patients receive the same level of care with telemedicine visits as they do with in-office visits?

Interview with Sarah E. Scher, CAP CEO

Meet Sarah E. Scher, Chief Executive Officer of CAP. Physician Today spoke with her recently to find out more about why an organization like CAP can be such a huge benefit to the state’s physicians, especially now during these uncertain times.

Ask My Practice: Reopening the Practice

Our medical office is getting ready to start accepting patients again and we have risk management and patient safety protocols put into place. What is the best way to let our patients know that we’ll be ready when they are?

Supporting Members in a Time of Crisis – We’re in This Together

During the COVID-19 health crisis, CAP understands the challenges endured by our members are like no other in our lifetimes. Last month, we announced the return of $4.7 million to CAP members of record on April 15 who have made full or installment payments on the assessment levied on November 14, 2019.

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