Kentucky Medical Association

Practice Management

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Billing/Technology
Information and resources addressing billing/technology issues including tips on hiring billing and clearinghouse vendors, collecting copays and deductibles, and using the Internet in a physician practice.

Fraud & Abuse
Information on fraud and abuse issues including the Stark Law, professional courtesy, and compliance plans. Federal government "work plans" detail what they will be investigating for a particular year.

Health Plans
Information on common billing questions for Medicare, as well as a host of resources on contracting with health plans.

HIPAA
Information on the different HIPAA regulations including sample documents and other resources to help practices comply with HIPAA mandates.

Human Resources
Information on interviewing and hiring employees, sexual harassment, the Americans with Disabilities Act and other human resource issues common to medical practices.

Medical Records
Information regarding federal and state laws that address medical record issues, including retention of medical records

Patient Awareness
Information and resources addressing a host of legal issues to consider as part of the physician/patient relationship, including some resources for patients such as sample living wills and other documents.

Pay for Performance
Information on quality measurement and transparency programs, often referred to as pay-for-performance

 

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