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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.

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: 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.

Medical Practice Staffing and Employment During COVID-19

CAP has compiled a series of employer guidelines and resources to help physicians navigate uncertain employment issues arising from the COVID-19 crisis. Physicians, in their role as employers, may be dealing with many challenging issues including, among others, the need to downsize their practice due to decreased patient visits, alternative and adjusted work schedules, or employees who become sick or are caring for sick family members

Got CyberNet?

NAS CyberNet was created to help members of the Cooperative of American Physicians prevent or mitigate damages caused by a data breach. A data breach can be very costly, causing down time to your practice as well as possible fines and penalties for HIPAA violations even if you do have insurance. So how do you prepare?

CAP Creates COVID-19 Resource Center – The Most Important Coronavirus Information All in One Place

As communities and nations work together to confront the COVID-19 pandemic, it is incumbent upon medical professionals to stay abreast of ever-changing information. To this end, CAP has created an online information center to help.

Introducing My Practice, Free Practice Management Support Exclusive for CAP Members

CAP is pleased to introduce My Practice, our free practice management and business services solutions program. As part of your CAP membership, you have access to experienced professionals who can offer advice, connect you to first-rate resources, and customize solutions to a wide variety of practice- and business-related issues, all to help increase your revenue and decrease your costs.

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Adding Medical Spa Services to Your Practice

For many physicians, a venture into cosmetic services is a huge leap from their normal practice and they are finding themselves in unfamiliar territory and with many questions. One question we get frequently at CAP is related to scope of practice in a med spa. In other words, who can do what?

Impact of Wildfire on Property Insurance

Wildfires are happening more frequently and causing more damage. Here are some tips you can implement to prepare for a wildfire at your home or office.

Protecting Your Employees and Your Practice

Whether you have a staff of one or 100, your employees play a big role in your practice’s daily success, so when an injury occurs on the job, both productivity and profits suffer.

Patient Record Requests: What Is Proper Release Protocol?

Medical practices frequently receive medical record release requests from multiple sources, including subpoenas, attorney letters, and patients themselves. Learn the answers to several frequently asked questions by patients.

Does Your Medical Practice Need a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Certificate of Waiver?

Does your staff perform any in-office laboratory tests, such as patient urine dip-sticks or Glucose Tolerance Tests?

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.

Ransomware Defense 101

When a ransomware attack turns your most important files into encrypted gibberish and paying to get those files back is your only option, you're in big trouble. That’s why it’s so important to prevent ransomware attacks from happening in the first place.

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.

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