When a specialist treats a referred patient, making clear who will be managing particular aspects of the patient’s ongoing care can help avoid finger-pointing down the road.
In mid-January the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Prior Authorization Final Rule, and with it a very significant interoperability component to increase availability of electronic health information (EHI) across multiple platforms.
From having excellent malpractice coverage to remaining compliant with regulations, CAP members are well versed in protecting themselves from the potential liabilities associated with practicing medicine.
Senate Bill 525 (SB 525), scheduled to go into effect in June of 2024, establishes a minimum wage schedule for covered entities, and will require these entities to increase the minimum wage for many categories of workers to up to $25 per hour.