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Keeping you up-to-date to keep you successful.

CAP publishes a series of newsletters and digests to provide risk management and practice management expertise, addressing the 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 2017
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Upcoming Elections and Annual Meeting

May is here and it is almost time for the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc., ballot and Mutual Protection Trust proxy. Members will start receiving their mailed ballot and proxy materials the week of May 29.

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Transition Danger When Converting to Electronic Records

In London’s Underground transit system, riders are warned to “Mind the Gap.” In other words, step carefully when going between the platform and railcar. “Mind the Gap” is also good advice to medical offices moving from paper to electronic records.

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It’s Not What You Say, It’s What Your Patients Hear

Even educated people are vulnerable and often scared to visit a physician and the way things are said can affect patient satisfaction.

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Federal Medical Liability Reform Moves Forward

After an initial attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), negotiations and discussions on such legislation continue on Capitol Hill. 

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Performance Improvement, Short and Sweet: Take Credit for What You Do Best

What steps have you taken in your practice to increase access and improve quality, contain costs, and create a positive environment for your patients, your staff, and you?

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Free eBook: The 8 Must-Haves for Your Medical Practice Website

Your medical practice website should be more than just a brochure: It should attract and engage patients, then get them to take the required action – namely, book an appointment.

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Will You Be Ready to Show Your HIPAA Risk Assessment?

Getting audited by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the federal agency responsible for enforcing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), is becoming increasingly likely for medical professionals. 

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Bay Area Members: Litigation Education Retreat Is Coming Your Way

On Saturday, June 17, CAP will host its popular Litigation Education Retreat in Pleasanton. 

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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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