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Up-to-Date Information to Support Your Success

CAP publishes a series of newsletters and digests to provide keep you up to date on risk management topics you need to know about now.

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.

May, 2025
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2025 CAP and MPT Elections: Your Vote Is Critical
For 50 years, members of the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) have trusted the organization's physician leaders to protect the future of the enterprise and ensure exceptional medical professional liability coverage provided through the Mutual Protection Trust (MPT).
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Advance Directives: Who Holds the Ultimate Decision? Court Ruling Favors the Patient
An advance directive is fundamental to self-autonomy, an opportunity to assert control over our own lives, with the expectation that our end-of-life preferences will be honored and be inviolable.
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HIPAA and Reproductive Healthcare Privacy
On April 26, 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy.¹ The rule enhances the existing HIPAA Privacy Rule by prohibiting the use or disclosure of protected health information (PHI) related to lawful reproductive healthcare.
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Physician Association of California Sponsors Assembly Bill 1041 Health Care Coverage: Health Care Provider Credentials
The Physician Association of California (PAC) was established in November 2023 as an organization solely dedicated to advocating for independent physicians and small group practices.
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Get a Free Practice Assessment With My Practice
A regularly scheduled practice evaluation can help you stay ahead of policies and procedures that support optimal business performance and a healthy bottom line, even when you think your practice is running like a well-oiled machine.
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Celebrating CAP’s 50th Anniversary: Request Your Free Commemorative Gifts
Request your free commemorative gifts today as we honor the 13,000 physician members we serve and their dedication to providing outstanding patient care.
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Protecting Your Practice From Property Damage, Accidents, and Lawsuits
While there are several mitigation strategies to implement to reduce your risk, the best protection to consider is a Business Owner’s Policy (BOP).
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Introducing The Successful Practice Manager

Achieve Practice Management Excellence With CAP’s New Online Course

May, 2025
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HIPAA and Reproductive Healthcare Privacy
On April 26, 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy.¹ The rule enhances the existing HIPAA Privacy Rule by prohibiting the use or disclosure of protected health information (PHI) related to lawful reproductive healthcare.
Advance Directives: Who Holds the Ultimate Decision? Court Ruling Favors the Patient
An advance directive is fundamental to self-autonomy, an opportunity to assert control over our own lives, with the expectation that our end-of-life preferences will be honored and be inviolable.
Virtual Assistants in Healthcare—The Cost of Convenience
As healthcare practices continue to face the challenges imposed by high operational costs and overwhelmed staff, the demand for virtual administrative assistants has increased.
When Was the Last Time You or Your Staff Dealt With a Disruptive Patient?
CAP has recently received an increased number of requests for assistance with managing disruptive patients.
Supporting CAP Members During a Medical Professional Liability Lawsuit

Whether you are in the process of a medical professional liability lawsuit, or simply interested in learning more about the litigation process, the Cooperative of American Physicians’ Litigation Education Retreat can provide valuable support and guidance.

Medical Record Documentation: Time is of the Essence

What is the appropriate time frame for completing medical record documentation in the office setting? According to Medicare, “the service should be documented during, or as soon as practicable after it is provided, in order to maintain an accurate medical record.”

Beyond the Prescription: The Role of Compounding Pharmacies in Safe, Effective Treatment
There are various reasons compounded medications are necessary: either because the patient cannot tolerate the commercially available drug or its excipients; the exact dose, strength, or route is not commercially available; or the patient may need a medication that is currently in shortage or discontinued.
The Role of Informed Consent in Medical AI: Balancing Innovative Advancements With Patient Rights
From using predictive analytics to streamlining protocols and medical record documentation, AI has the potential to expedite advancements in patient care.
The Critical Link Between Informed Consent, Thorough Documentation, and Effective Defense of Medical Care
A 57-year-old male patient presented to Dr. S, an otolaryngologist, complaining of throat pain. Physical examination revealed swollen, reddening, nontender tonsils.
Beyond Documentation: The Essential Role of Incident Reports in Medical Practices
Incident reporting and tracking are important elements of healthcare that enhance patient safety and quality of care.
Patient Safety Advocate

Patient Safety Advocate is a free bi-monthly newsletter created by CAP's risk management and patient safety experts, specifically for the independent medical practice. Physicians, practice administrators, and office staff can use this valuable resource to strengthen the fundamentals of patient safety, while establishing a culture geared towards providing positive patient experiences.

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