Category: Patient Communication

The ADA and Required Auxiliary Aids

by Marc Abla, CAE | Nov 12, 2020 | Compliance, Legal, Patient Communication, Practice Management, Scope of Practice | 0 |

As physicians, it is your responsibility to make sure that you have good communication with your patients. This week we discuss the required auxiliary aids under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Associate Physician Departing from Practice – Legal Considerations

by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Jul 29, 2020 | Legal, Patient Communication, Practice Management | 0 |

The departure of an associate physician from a practice sometimes causes operational disruption and always requires the practice and the departing associate to take steps to ensure a smooth transition. Both the associate and practice need to address the ethical, regulatory, contractual, managed care, and liability impact of the exit.

The Secret to Patient Engagement in 2020

by Kristi Hudson | Mar 11, 2020 | Patient Communication, Personal Development, Practice Management | 0 |

According to the 2019 Healthcare Consumer Trends Report (NRC Health, 2019), the thing patients want more than any other is convenience, and the best way to meet that need is through technology. It states that using technology to better connect with patients is an idea that gets discussed often but can often feel out of reach for many healthcare providers. With technological advances happening at warp speed, how do we know which technology is most cost-effective and will meet the needs of our patients?

Telehealth and Insurance Coverage

by Marc Abla, CAE | Mar 11, 2020 | ICS Message, Insurance, Patient Communication, Personal Development, Practice Management | 0 |

ICS Executive Director Marc Abla discusses Telehealth in Illinois and insurance coverage of that service. Illinois has some requirements for insurance coverage of telehealth. Also, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois has announced that they are accepting new codes for telehealth!

Telemedicine – Methodologies for Communications

by Marc Abla, CAE | Feb 20, 2020 | Compliance, Frequently Asked Questions, ICS Message, Legal, Patient Communication, Practice Management, Scope of Practice | 0 |

This week’s video covers the scope of the Medical Practice Act and the methodologies for communications. We also address some pitfalls regarding the reading of radiological films.