Recent surveys indicate that the implementation of EHRs increased burnout and job satisfaction among physicians. The next program in the CAP/OCMA Physician Wellness series "How to Handle the EHR Challenge and Conquer Burnout"  will discuss the role EHR play in physician burnout and ways to combat this epidemic.

Effective July 1, 2018, Senate Bill 97 creates a mandatory requirement that a health provider that diagnoses or provides treatment to a patient with Parkinson's disease must report each case of Parkinson’s disease to the California Department of Public Health.

In part 1 of our article for Healthcare Risk Management (HRM), we outlined the issues of informed consent and informed refusals and what steps to take to protect your practice. In part 2 of our article, CAP’s Risk Management and Patient Safety Department will list the strategies and safeguards to have in place when working with advanced healthcare professionals.

Effective July 1, 2018, the California Legislature, under Senate Bill 189, will broaden the criteria for owners in some entity types to be eligible for exclusion on new and renewal policies.

Like many physicians, you may be burdened with administrative obligations that can make it difficult to balance outstanding clinical care with excellent customer service. But both play a critical role in the success of your practice.