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Are You Billing Correctly for COVID-19 Vaccine Administration?

CAP’s My Practice program has received several calls from CAP members about COVID vaccine reimbursement and denials, as there has been much confusion on how to bill. As if the pandemic hasn’t been stressful enough due to income loss and other challenges, billing has become even more difficult to navigate.

Ask My Practice: Scarce Access to Interpreters Leads to High Risks in Healthcare

Since 2009, when health plans had to comply with the law, patients and/or healthcare professionals can request that a qualified medical interpreter be available either in-person or through a telephone or video conferencing system.

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.

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.

Responding to CDPH Vaccine Requirements for Medical Practices

The following information is being provided to California medical practices to assist in navigating the August 5, 2021 Order by the California Department of Public Health requiring all healthcare employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 30, 2021.

CAP’s recommendations for complying with the order are as follows:

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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Funding Opportunities

Ask My Practice: Keeping Your Medical Practice Compliant with Cal/OSHA Regulations

In today’s environment, it is increasingly difficult to know what guidelines to follow to ensure your practice is compliant with Cal/OSHA regulations and safety standards, especially as the pandemic continues to evolve.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T Between the Patient and Physician

In her hit song, Aretha Franklin said, “R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me;” however, we have come to a time in our society when many of us do not know and understand the meaning of respect.

Responding to CDPH Vaccine Requirements for Medical Practices

The following information is being provided to CAP member practices to assist in navigating the August 5, 2021 Order by the California Department of Public Health requiring all healthcare employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 30, 2021.

CAP’s recommendations for complying with the order are as follows:

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

What You Need to Know About California’s New Prescribing Mandate

On and after January 1, 2022, healthcare practitioners authorized to issue prescriptions must do so by electronic data transmission means, and pharmacies must be able to accept and process a Rx electronically transmitted. The failure to comply with these provisions requires referral to the licensing board for administrative sanctions.

An Overview of Value-Based Care for Primary Care Practices

Over the past decade, the healthcare industry has gone through significant change. With value-based care, physicians are reimbursed based on quality rather than volume. The goal is to support patients at their highest possible level of wellness rather than wait to provide care until they get sick, which is often more complex and expensive.

How to Find the Right Vendors for Your Practice

Searching for vendors to support your medical practice with the critical services and products it needs to run efficiently can be cumbersome and overwhelming. You need to make sure that you are getting the best value for your dollar… and the high level of service and quality you need.

The Physician’s Contribution to the Greater Good

Gandhi said “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” One may ask, “How can I, in my own small way, live up to the ethical responsibility of assuring the equitable distribution of resources and promoting equitable healthcare to all?"

Your Vote Counts!

The elections for the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) Board of Directors and for the Mutual Protection Trust (MPT) Board of Trustees are currently underway—and the July 21st annual meeting date is fast approaching!

Ask My Practice: Take the Pulse of Your Practice with a Free Virtual Practice Management Assessment

When was the last time you conducted a general check-up on the health of your practice? 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.

Affordable Insurance Benefits Now Available for CAP Member Practices

Providing valuable insurance benefit options for your employees is one way to help keep your practice operating smoothly. Your staff are one of your most valuable assets and when they have peace of mind about their personal well-being, they will have more energy to devote to you and your patients.

Physician Adaptability and Resilience in the Face of COVID

As terrible as the pandemic has been, with its sweeping devastation to medical practices, COVID-19 has prompted physicians to develop new systems and procedures to treat patients. As a result, physicians have turned their shrinking practices into busy offices providing vital services to patients.

Growing Cyber Threat to Medical Practices

Medical practices are increasingly coming under attack by cyber criminals. This makes it all the more important that physicians take steps to improve their security efforts.

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.

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