New Timely Access Guide for Physicians
The CMA has published a new guide to help physicians understand regulations recently adopted by the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) that require HMO patients to be seen within certain time frames for various levels of care. The regulations are slated to go into effect on January 1, 2011. Although the full picture is not yet known, the CMA guide is intended to give physicians some idea of how these regulations will impact physician practices. Click here to access CMA's Timely Access Guide.
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- Medi-Cal Payments on Hold
- While most physicians continue to be paid for Medi-Cal claims, some Medi-Cal payments are being held up while the California Legislature negotiates a new State budget.
- PECOS Enrollment Update
- To ensure adequate time to process applications before the January 3, 2011. Medicare is strongly encouraging physicians who are not currently enrolled in PECOS to initiate Medicare enrollment.
- CalOSHA ATD Regulations
- Effective September 1, new CalOSHA standards will require employers in health care settings to take measures to protect employees from aerosol transmissible diseases.
- MBC Notice to Consumers
- California physicians are now required to provide a "Notice to Consumers" to notify patients that they are licensed and regulated by the Medical Board of California (MBC). Find resources to comply.