Physician Practices Urged to Verify Patients’ Eligibility and Benefits in 2015 SFMS is advising physician practices to be diligent in verifying patients’ eligibility and benefits to ensure reimbursements for services rendered. The beginning of a new year means calendar year deductibles and visit frequency limitations start over. December 18, 2014 Physician Resource, Practice Management physician reimbursement, Covered California, patient eligibility 0 0 Comment Read More »
Significant New California Laws of Interest to Physicians for 2015 The California Legislature had an active year, passing many new laws affecting health care. In particular, there was a strong focus on scope of practice for allied health professionals, prescription drug abuse, public health issues and health care coverage. December 9, 2014 Physician Resource , health care, New California Laws 0 0 Comment Read More »
Health Net Modifying Exchange/Mirror Products Health Net to offer an Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) and a Health Care Service Plan (HSP) for its individual exchange/mirror products effective January 1, 2015. No PPO product offered in the individual exchange/mirror market. November 4, 2014 Covered California, Physician Resource Covered California, health insurance exchange, Health Net, PureCare One 0 0 Comment Read More »
SFDPH Health Advisory: Recognizing and Handling Suspect Ebola Cases in Outpatient Settings SFDPH Health Advisory: Recognizing and Handling Suspect Ebola Cases in Outpatient Settings, published October 27, 2014. October 28, 2014 Physician Resource, SF Dept of Public Health Ebola, health advisory, SFDPH 0 0 Comment Read More »
CDC Issues New Ebola Guidelines to Protect Health Professionals The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Monday released tightened guidance on use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for U.S. health care workers to ensure they are better prepared to treat Ebola patients. October 21, 2014 Physician Resource, Public Health Ebola, CDC, CDC guidelines, personal protective equipment , PPE 0 0 Comment Read More »
