New TRICARE Contract May Create Gap in Medical Malpractice Coverage A broad "indemnification" clause in the UnitedHealth Military & Veterans Services (UMVS) TRICARE provider contracts vary from the regulatory language and, depending on insurance policy language, may result in liability that is excluded from coverage under a physician’s medical professional liability insurance policy. May 28, 2013 Physician Resource indemnification clause, TRICARE, UnitedHealth Military & Veterans Services 0 0 Comment Read More »
UMVS Indemnification Clause May Limit Coverage for Malpractice Claims SFMS/CMA has recently become aware that a broad "indemnification" clause in the UnitedHealth Military & Veterans Services (UMVS) TRICARE provider contracts is causing some professional liability carriers to exclude coverage for services provided to TRICARE beneficiaries. May 16, 2013 Physician Resource, Practice Management TRICARE, indemnification clause, UMVS, UnitedHealth Military & Veterans Services 0 0 Comment Read More »
SFDPH Health Advisory: Human Infections with Avian Influenza A: H7N9 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has updated its interim guidance on Human Infections with Avian Influenza A: H7N9. SFDPH has issued an updated health advisory on May 1, 2013. May 7, 2013 Physician Resource, Public Health, SF Dept of Public Health health advisory, avian flu, Avian Influenza A: H7N9, H7N9, SFDPH 0 0 Comment Read More »
“Pause Before Posting”: New Ethical Guidelines for Physicians and Social Media Usage Physicians should exercise caution—and “pause before posting”—when interacting in online settings in order to preserve professionalism and maintain appropriate patient-physician relationships, according to a policy paper released today by the American College of Physicians and the Federation of State Medical Boards. April 12, 2013 Physician Resource, Practice Management, Technology American College of Physicians, Online Medical Professionalism, patient communication, social media, ACP 0 0 Comment Read More »
FAQs: Affordable Care Act Primary Care Rate Increase & Medi-Cal State Plan Amendment Under the provisions of the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medi-Cal is required to pay primary care physicians at Medicare rates for primary care services for two years. SFMS/CMA have compiled answers to frequently asked questions about implementation of the rate adjustment as outlined in the Medi-Cal State Plan Amendment. April 12, 2013 Health Care Reform, Payment, Physician Resource, Primary Care Affordable Care Act, Medi-Cal rate increase, PCP rate increase, primary care provider, Medi-Cal State Plan Amendment, SPA 0 0 Comment Read More »
