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Telemedicine Risk Management Strategies

Telemedicine is the practice of medicine using electronic communication, information technology, or other means, between a physician in one location and a patient in another location with or without an intervening healthcare provider.

Second Annual CAPtivating Causes Awards to Highlight Members’ Community Outreach Efforts

In announcing this year’s CAPtivating Causes, CAP is especially interested in hearing about what our members are doing in their own local communities to advance health equity among those who do not have access to traditional avenues of medical care.

Interview with Sarah E. Scher, CAP CEO

Meet Sarah E. Scher, Chief Executive Officer of CAP. Physician Today spoke with her recently to find out more about why an organization like CAP can be such a huge benefit to the state’s physicians, especially now during these uncertain times.

Telemedicine Makes Its Mark in 2020

With the health emergency declared, Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), proceeded to issue multiple waivers under his authority of the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) to quickly expand access to and use of telehealth services for Medicare recipients.

Plaintiff Gets Leeway in Timing of Suit Against Subsequent Treater

Determining when a plaintiff must act to sue a healthcare provider is a topic of longstanding interest in California’s courts. A new case adds a twist: Does a patient suing a subsequent treating physician get additional time to sue?

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