Did you know that your CAP membership includes access to a dedicated insurance agency? During the 2020 open enrollment period, CAP members will have the opportunity to add additional coverage to their existing policies or sign up for new coverage. 

In the latest released set of a 1,200+ page rule on July 29, CMS included proposed changes, as suggested by the American Medical Association (AMA), to payments for E/M visits starting in CY 2021.

Recently, a CAP member's practice experienced a ransomware incident involving multiple office locations and servers, as well as thousands of patient medical records. It is one of the most common types of data breaches to affect medical groups.

When this column addresses adverse events, we frequently try to identify some action or inaction that, if addressed differently, might have led to a better outcome. Though thankfully rare, errors nevertheless can occur even with a spotless work-up.

Pop! Pop! Pop! Imagine hearing this unexpected sound in an office building, and then you see a person waving a firearm with active rounds. Workplace violence is on the rise and in healthcare there is no exception. The first line of defense is preparation.