Why is DSRIP important to CAP members and their practices? California’s 21 PHS include county-owned and operated facilities and University of California medical centers in 15 counties where more than three-fourths of the state’s population lives. 

Concierge doctors and direct primary care physicians still need to be aware of how to mitigate patient and office staff risk and how to implement steps to avoid a lawsuit or legal action.  CAP offers a Risk Management and Patient Safety Specialist for each concierge physician that has coverage through them.

The Cooperative of American Physicians (CAP) reviewed their records of Concierge Doctors over the past 10 years and in late 2013, told Concierge Medicine Today in an exclusive interview that they found Concierge Physicians had fewer claims than regular physicians. They were providing some Concierge Physicians with up to a 45% discount off their premium.

Four Factors to evaluate for new breach risk assessment with the probability that PHI has been compromised. To avoid penalties for noncompliance, your practice must comply with the Omnibus Rule by Sept. 23, 2013.

While hospitals may have security staff, that's rarely the case for physicians.