Practice Management Publications

"We're grateful for the tremendous response to our request for new CAP Fellows. The quality of the physicians who chose to participate is outstanding.” — Sarah Pacini, JD, CEO, Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc.

Court Details Difference Between Negligence and Abuse

In a new opinion addressing allegations of elder abuse, the Court of Appeal explains how evidence of simple “negligence” differs from “recklessness” in a nursing facility setting.

Dealing with the Noncompliant Patient

Physicians are expected to uphold their ethical obligations toward the patient, and, in turn, the patient is expected to honor the suggestions and recommendations offered by the physician. What steps can the physician take to set these expectations, and what is the best course of action for the physician to follow in the case of the noncompliant patient?

A Study of Defensive Medicine

As the conversation around healthcare revolves heavily upon reining in costs, a new study out of the National Bureau of Economic Research has been able to focus on how “defensive medicine” contributes to the costs.

CURES: Mandatory Use Begins October 2, 2018

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has certified California’s Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES). Therefore, effective October 2, 2018, it will become mandatory for all healthcare practitioners who prescribe to consult and review the CURES 2.0 system prior to prescribing, ordering, administering, or furnishing a Schedule II-IV controlled substance.

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.

Linked Benefit Coverage

It’s difficult to consider that at some point in our lives we may need help with basic everyday living needs, and even more difficult for some to discuss with family members who will care for you when you can no longer care for yourself.

Help a Colleague Launch His or Her Own Practice

If you know any employed physician colleagues or residents who may be interested in starting their own practice, we have recently published a comprehensive how-to guide to ease the process: The Physician’s Action Guide to Starting Your Own Practice.

September, 2018

Download PDF

August, 2018

Download PDF

July, 2018

Download PDF

Select a marketplace category

Four Ways to Improve Your Vendor Selection Process

So far this year, business associate breaches account for roughly 12 percent of the total breaches reported to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), or 27 of the 233 reported breaches as of September 19. What does this mean to a covered entity? It means that it’s not enough to require a signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA). Vendors should be diligently vetted.

We’re Rebooting Risk E-Notes

We wanted to inform you that Risk E-Notes is being replaced by a new monthly digest, Patient Safety Advocate. As you know, Risk E Notes is a bimonthly email newsletter published by CAP’s Risk Management and Patient Safety Newsletter. Risk E-Notes has been written for independent physicians and their office staff. We know how busy you are and we know how difficult it is to keep up with the latest risk management news and trends.

CURES 2.0: Mandatory Use Begins October 2, 2018

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has certified California’s Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES). Effective October 2, 2018, it will become mandatory for all health care practitioners to consult and review the CURES 2.0 system prior to prescribing, ordering, administering, or furnishing a Schedule II-IV controlled substance.

Senate Bill 97 Reporting Requirements for Parkinson's Disease

Effective July 1, 2018, Senate Bill 97 creates a mandatory requirement that a health provider that diagnoses or provides treatment to a patient with Parkinson's disease must report each case of Parkinson’s disease to the California Department of Public Health.

3 Key Tactics When Supervising Advanced Healthcare Professionals: Healthcare Risk Management Week Part 2

In part 1 of our article for Healthcare Risk Management (HRM), we outlined the issues of informed consent and informed refusals and what steps to take to protect your practice. In part 2 of our article, CAP’s Risk Management and Patient Safety Department will list the strategies and safeguards to have in place when working with advanced healthcare professionals.

Informed Consent and Informed Refusals Decoded: Healthcare Risk Management Week Part 1

Healthcare Risk Management (HRM) week starts June 18, 2018. In preparation for the week, it is important to understand the role risk management plays in creating a safe and protected physician-patient relationship.

Access Online Compliance Training For a Discount

CAP is pleased to offer members compliance training through Evolve e-Learning Solutions. This platform offer members an easy to use, interactive online training system. This allows physician practices and their staff to receive quality training at the fraction of the cost of classroom training.

Take Advantage of Free HIPAA Training

Most HIPAA violations are due to human error. For this reason, the most critical thing you can do is start by training all new employees and conduct annual staff training. Every physician and practice must ensure that all staff members understand the importance of patient privacy and the seriousness and potential penalties of even one violation. This training should demonstrate an awareness of and a commitment to HIPAA compliance.

Two Important Steps to Follow When Treating Minors With Absent Parents

Envision a scenario in which an adult brings a minor into your office. During check-in, it is revealed that the minor does not live with their parents but “lives with” the adult accompanying them. The adult in question could be an aunt, a grandparent or a cousin. Having a minor “live” with them does not mean for an afternoon, weekend or while the parents are on vacation. It means the parent is actually “absent” perhaps living in another state, country or maybe in jail; therefore, the minor lives with this person.

How To Safeguard Your Practice When Texting

Smartphone technology has opened up a world where communication is quick and convenient and its capabilities have been fully embraced by physicians. With all these capabilities at your fingertips are you potentially violating HIPAA when texting? Here are the top ten things you can do to safeguard your practice today.

Search form