The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. today announced updates regarding two CAP staff members taking on new and exciting roles as part of the Board of Directors for the California Medical Group Management Association, an organization composed of medical group managers and people who provide services to medical practices.

Did you know that 48 percent of employees would change jobs for more benefits? That’s half of the workforce, and certainly proof that the benefit package employers offer makes a huge difference in how they stand out with potential candidates in the marketplace (or existing employees for that matter).

On June 2, CAP and MPT board members, senior staff volunteers, and their families took part in a worthwhile cause to help fight hunger in the community at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Along with other groups of volunteers, the CAP team inspected, sorted, labeled, and packaged food to be distributed to those in need.

CAP’s Human Resources Department offers a free customizable human resources manual designed to assist you in providing appropriate office policies for the management of your employees throughout the employment cycle. This comprehensive, customizable manual is designed exclusively for medical practices and has been updated with California employment laws as of May 2018.

By now, you know that a HIPAA breach not only can be costly and time-consuming, but can also jeopardize your relationship with patients who trust you to safeguard their privacy. Regardless of practice size or scope, no healthcare provider is immune from being penalized for a breach.