You may have recently become aware of the Open Payments Program, previously called The Sunshine Act, through the California Medical Board and may be asking, “What is it and how does it affect my practice?”

A regularly scheduled practice evaluation can help you stay ahead of policies and procedures that support optimal business performance and a healthy bottom line, even when you think your practice is running like a well-oiled machine. It may seem obvious, but clinical excellence aside, the care you provide for your patients may be impacted by the efficiency and effectiveness of your practice operations.

Since California’s electronic prescribing mandate went into effect on January 1, 2022, many low-volume prescribers have found that securing a standalone e-prescribe platform or adding on e-prescribe as an electronic health record (EHR) feature has been costly, due to its monthly subscription costs and set-up fees.

You can now go online and set up recurring payments to pay your CAP bill easily and securely directly from your checking account, just like a paper check but with a lot less hassle.

During the COVID-era of medicine, patients became more accustomed to immediate medical care—especially because of telehealth—and the need for a heightened patient experience increased.  In a time of less face-to-face interaction, it is more important than ever to provide exceptional customer service and a sterling first impression