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CAP regularly publishes newsletters, bulletins, and other valuable sources of information containing timely news and advice in the areas of patient safety, risk management, practice management, and other medical-related topics.

CAPsules is our monthly member bulletin that serves as a valuable resource for important news, exclusive services, benefits, and products designed to add even greater value to CAP members.

June 2017
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Meet the Board’s Nominees for MPT Board of Trustees

Through a variety of approaches, the physicians nominated by the Mutual Protection Trust Board of Trustees to represent the membership share a core value in their desire to serve: Enhancing patient care by keeping medical liability protection costs low.

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Court Backs MICRA on Future Medical Expenses – and the ACA

In a case that had garnered interest across the country, a California appellate court has held that a defendant in a medical professional liability trial may introduce evidence of future health insurance benefits available to the injured plaintiff.

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Telehealth: What You Need to Know to Get Started

Telehealth is the use of telecommunications to facilitate healthcare delivery. As such, telehealth is seen as a tool to augment, and not replace, the clinical practice, judgment, and expertise of a healthcare provider. 

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MACRA May Hold Some Familiar Features for Members

Since its passage with bipartisan support in 2015, the regulatory impact of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) is far-ranging. 

Advancing Care Information: Required Measures

This month, we are looking at Advancing Care Information (ACI) and the required measures in this performance category. 

Bailes & Associates, Inc.: Expert Medical Office Purchasing, Leasing, and Lease Renewals

CAP has recruited a seasoned tenant representative, Bailes & Associates, Inc. to offer CAP members no cost commercial real estate support to help you secure new or additional office space or effectively negotiate your lease renewal.

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Are You at Risk for an Employment Practices Lawsuit?

Did you know that as a business owner, you are significantly more likely to be sued by an employee than by a patient or other outsider?

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Risk E-Notes

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Resources to Help Physicians Address Opioid Misuse by Patients

The stigma of opioid abuse remains a significant barrier to addiction treatment for most patients.

How to Be HIPAA Compliant While Texting

If your medical office uses texting as a mode of communication within the organization and with patients, it is important to take steps to incorporate secure text messaging into your practice’s communications in order to remain HIPAA compliant. 

Be Prepared For a Ransomware Attack

Questions to consider before opening an email to avoid infection from a phishing attack.

Who Cares? CAP Cares!

CAP Cares is a specialized division within the Risk Management and Patient Safety Department staffed with a team of experts knowledgeable in medical liability early intervention.

MIPS Participation Status Letter

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently distributed the following notice about MIPS: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is reviewing claims and letting practices know which clinicians need to take part in MIPS, the Merit-based Incentive Payment System.

Does The Cloud Provide Security?

As more businesses operate in the cloud, the risk of hackers becomes more apparent. This environment remains dangerous and needs to be evaluated. So how do you protect your data environment and remain HIPAA compliant in the cloud?

A Breach in Thought For 2017

As we look back over 2016, we can see that data breaches seem to be an inevitable risk. Medical information is especially targeted as it is rich in content with all the elements needed to steal your identity.

Four Ways to Actively Promote Patient Safety

It’s no secret – as humans, we all make errors. The problem is that in healthcare, these errors can cause patient harm, including death. With preventable medical errors being the third leading cause of death in the United States, it is not a matter of if your office will make such an error, but when.

Cyberattack Targeting California Doctors

A cyberattack masquerading as a Southern California Association for Healthcare Risk Management (SCAHRM) mailing containing a DVD about an active shooter training program has been mailed to healthcare providers in California. 

Risk Management Self-Assessment Kit: Free Resource to Help Reduce Risk in Your Medical Practice

CAP's risk management and patient safety specialists are highly proficient in identifying areas of risk and exposure, and offering risk reduction strategies. CAP's Risk Management Self-Assessment Kit was developed to share the knowledge amassed by these specialists from thousands of risk assessments conducted over the years.

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