As physicians think about the holidays, they must consider their personal health and listen to their minds and bodies. The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and celebration but for some doctors, it is anything but.

As today’s risks grow more threatening and prevalent, it is important for you to remember the value-added insurance coverages CAP provides as part of your membership, including your CyberRisk insurance, which covers $50,000 and 5,000 patient notifications per covered claim should you experience a data breach in your practice. 

Moving your practice can be a daunting task, but there are several scenarios when relocating may be a good idea. Lease negotiations gone awry, changing patient demographics in the area, health plan/hospital acquisitions of real estate, and expansion of the practice may have you contemplating a potential office relocation.

CAP’s My Practice program has received several calls from CAP members about COVID vaccine reimbursement and denials, as there has been much confusion on how to bill. As if the pandemic hasn’t been stressful enough due to income loss and other challenges, billing has become even more difficult to navigate.

Since 2009, when health plans had to comply with the law, patients and/or healthcare professionals can request that a qualified medical interpreter be available either in-person or through a telephone or video conferencing system.