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The Scope of Practice and Medical Professional Liability

WebScope of practice is broadly defined as healthcare services that a physician or other healthcare practitioner is authorized to perform. Responsibilities are based on education, …

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The Evolution of ‘Incident to’ Billing SVMIC

WebIt may be an opportune time to consider how your practice is addressing the issue; please contact our Medical Practice Services department at [email protected] or …

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9103: Professional Health and Wellness

WebCourse Description. Healthcare professionals are under a constant risk of occupational stress and burnout. The pandemic served to escalate this risk. This session …

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1816: 2017 Practicing on the Grid SVMIC Education

WebThe purpose of this seminar is to discuss the legalities and risks associated with the use of telemedicine, electronic health records (EHR) and patient portals, as well as, provide an …

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About SVMIC, Premier Provider of Medical Malpractice Insurance …

WebWhat began in 1975 as a group of like-minded doctors looking out for one another is now the premier provider of medical malpractice insurance in the southeast. As a mutual …

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Turning a Negative into a Positive: Managing Patient Complaints

WebTreat the complaining patient with dignity, courtesy and due regard for privacy during the complaint-handling process. Adopt a listening posture, i.e. making eye contact, sitting if …

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OSHA in a Medical Practice SVMIC

WebOSHA Violations and Penalties. The OSHA violations range from “de minimis” to “willful neglect.”. As of August 1, 2016, penalty increases almost doubled to a maximum penalty …

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1813: 2017 Practicing on the Grid SVMIC Education

WebThe purpose of this seminar is to discuss the legalities and risks associated with the use of telemedicine, electronic health records (EHR) and patient portals, as well as, provide an …

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Handling an Upset Patient SVMIC

WebSTEP SIX. Focus on You. Take a few minutes on your own, if possible, to ensure your own well-being. Get some water and take a few more deep breaths. If you are new to this, …

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HIPAA Myths and Misconceptions SVMIC

WebHIPAA Myths and Misconceptions. Trying to comply with HIPAA can be a challenge for healthcare providers, especially when there is so much confusion about specific aspects …

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Take a Gemba Walk SVMIC

WebTake a Gemba Walk. Gemba is a Japanese term meaning “the real place.”. In medical practices across the country, administrators are taking the walks to the “real places” in …

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Risk Matters: Chaperones SVMIC

WebHe is licensed to practice in Tennessee and all Federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association. Jeff joined SVMIC in …

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The No Surprises Act: What You Need to Know Now SVMIC

WebSurprise medical bills are a major concern for patients. Visits to the emergency room, and services provided by physicians who are not in the patient’s insurance network, have …

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Medicare Reimbursement in 2024 Announced

WebOn November 2, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final rule for the Medical Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). The PFS conversion factor for 2024 is …

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Informed Consent: Best Practices SVMIC

WebInformed Refusal. The concept of informed refusal is the flip side of informed consent. Informed refusal acknowledges that every competent patient has the right to refuse a …

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The Hazards of Using Foreign Medical Scribes SVMIC

WebThe Hazards of Using Foreign Medical Scribes. Scribes have long been employed in medical practices as a tool to increase the productivity of physicians and practitioners by …

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Contemporaneous Documentation SVMIC

WebContemporaneous Documentation. An old Chinese proverb says that “the faintest ink is more powerful than the strongest memory.”. Timely documentation is critical in order to …

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Audio-Video Recording of Patient Visits SVMIC

WebDirector of Risk Education, SVMIC. July, 2018. Everyone has a pocket-sized, easy-to-use audio/video recording device – a cell phone. Just as people record more and more of …

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