MPMG Is One of The Top Ranked IPAs in San Diego County
February 26, 2016
Mercy Physicians Medical Group (MPMG) was rated as one of San Diego County’s top Independent Physician Association’s (IPA) in a recent report from the California Office of the Patient Advocate.
According to patient assessment surveys, MPMG was rated as “excellent” or “good” in every category. These areas include the perception of care received, i.e. how care is coordinated, health promotion, timely care and service, and how offices communicate with patients.
Congratulations to Mercy Physicians Medical Group for the exceptional work!
Deann Cooper, RN Named SDCMS Office Manager of the Year 2015
February 23, 2016
Each year, San Diego County Medical Society recognizes one nominated Office Manager or Practice Administrator who has gone above and beyond his or her job description. Again, Physician Resource Center and Physician Partners are very proud to say that we have the privilege of knowing and working with this year’s recipient.
Join us in congratulating Deann Cooper, RN for winning the SDCMS’s Outstanding Medical Office Manager of 2015!
Please see below for Dr. Ted Mazer’s nomination letter explaining why Deann has been such an important part of his practice.
Congratulations, Deann, SDCMS’S 2015 Office Manager of the Year!
Nominated by Dr. Ted Mazer, 28-year Member of SDCMS-CMA
January 2016
How many doctors can say that their office manager of more than 25 years has not only been critical in the growth and survival of their solo practice, but has been the backbone of the practice even longer than the doctor has been there? How many physicians can emphatically state that their office manager makes their own life in and out of the office both productive and manageable, takes care of making sure that procedures and consults are properly scheduled and approved, performs office testing and oversight as an RN, and keeps the constant day-to-day operations of the practice going, including keeping the rest of the staff happy enough to stay on board with the practice year after year, contributing to the most stable staffing of any practice I know?
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Original article by – San Diego County Medical Society
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Sheila Hendry Named SDCMS Office Manager of the Year 2014
Pat Russell Named SDCMS Office Manager of the Year 2013
Private Healthcare Advocacy Experts Offer Key Services in San Diego
February 19, 2016
Company helps individuals and businesses save time and money by maneuvering through the labyrinthine healthcare system, optimizing and streamlining the patient/provider experience, problem-solving, and resolving hard-to-decode billing errors.
SAN DIEGO–Viveesa, a new, private healthcare advocacy firm that proactively guides clients through the maze of the healthcare system from pre-appointment to scrutinizing the final bill, now helps those in the greater San Diego area safeguard their time and money and avoid stress.
Private patient advocates are independent specialists who act on behalf of their client’s interests in the complex, ever-changing, and often-confusing realm of healthcare, where the difference between receiving care “in network” and unknowingly going “out of network” can cost an out-of-pocket bundle.
“If you are a patient, the added stress of insurance claims and hospital bills can be crippling to your recovery,” says Samantha Ready, president and cofounder, Viveesa. “If you are a caregiver, your loved ones need you by their side, not bogged down in paperwork. With a Viveesa advocate in your corner, you can focus all your energy where it needs to be—getting back to being you.”
For individuals, Viveesa’s advocates can serve as the point-person for communicating with providers before the first visit takes place and until care is concluded. Upon request, they even accompany patients to medical visits. Clients may be the patients themselves, or concerned family members who have been given permission to oversee their care. The menu of services includes handling administrative medical paperwork, setting up appointments, coordinating care, overseeing insurance claims and billing, medical bill review and negotiation, sourcing the latest research and resources when needed, and interfacing with family members and care givers.
Viveesa advocates help clients find health care providers, including traditional, integrative, holistic, and mental health professionals. They champion patient’s rights, welfare, and privacy throughout the process, bolstering the patient/physician relationship and disputing and rectifying unresolved issues with insurance companies and healthcare providers. Patients who try to resolve complex medical-care issues through their company’s human resources department may encounter difficulties, finding instead that HR personnel do not understand the intricacies of medical billing or insurance reimbursement.
For its business clients, Viveesa serves as a discreet bridge between an employer and its employees. Viveesa provides access to private healthcare advocates for an employee’s benefit, for win-win solutions to problems such as failure to meet customer service, staffing, and/or production goals—spurred by an employee’s medical presenteeism (when an employee’s job performance suffers due to physical illness/injuries or mental health issues) or excessive absenteeism. It has been demonstrated that private healthcare advocates can help employers minimize and even prevent employee’s unscheduled and prolonged absences, making their enterprise more productive, profitable, and competitive.
About Viveesa
Viveesa is a private healthcare advocacy firm that helps individuals and businesses save time and money by maneuvering through the labyrinthine healthcare system, optimizing and streamlining the patient/provider experience, problem-solving, and resolving hard-to-decode billing errors. For more information, visit www.viveesa.com, and follow Viveesa on Facebook and Twitter.
Contacts:
Media contact: Brigitte Rubidoux: [email protected]
Alicia Mascarenas, CEO and co-founder, Viveesa, [email protected], 800-511-9616
Samantha Ready, president and co-founder, Viveesa, [email protected], 800-511-9616
National University Partners with Planetree, Inc.
February 18, 2016
Congratulations to National University for completing the first phase of their partnership with Planetree Inc., a global leader in patient-centered healthcare.
Planetree, Inc., a mission-based not-for-profit organization that partners with healthcare organizations around the world, and National University, the second-largest private nonprofit university in California, announce the first collaboration of its kind to train a new generation of health professionals in exceptional patient-centered care.
This is Planetree’s first partnership with an academic institution, and it offers a unique opportunity to jointly prepare students in patient-centered care. Patient-centered care emphasizes the active participation of patients and their families in the health care decision process. Planetree, a leader in patient-centered care through an alliance with 700 healthcare organizations and 19 countries, helps organizations develop a cohesive strategy of health care services through patient emotional, psychological, social and physical healing.
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Putting the Patient First
National University partners with Planetree to create curriculum
By Gary Warth | 10:28 a.m. Feb. 17, 2016
SAN DIEGO — National University health care students will be the first in the nation to be trained in patient-centered care with a curriculum designed by a nonprofit that has championed the concept for almost four decades.
“This is a very different concept from how things are done now,” said Gloria McNeal, dean of the university’s School of Health and Human Services.
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Original Post By: U-T San Diego
10% of Physician Partners Members are “Top Docs”!
October 5, 2015
10% of Physician Partners were recognized by San Diego Magazine as Top Doctors in 2015, including Board members Dr. Robert Goldklang, Dr. Karen Jamison, Dr. Ted Mazer and Dr. Carla Stayboldt.
Congratulations to all!
Anatomic & Clinical Pathology
Seong H. Ra, MD
Carla Stayboldt, MD
Anesthesiology
Paul Euin Kim, MD
Lars R. Newsome, MD
Cardiovascular Disease
Martin L. Charlat, MD
Bruce J. Kimura, MD
Matthew A. Lucks, MD
Paul S. Phillips, MD
Dermatology
Bari B. Cunningham, MD
Vishakha V. Gigler, MD
Judith A. Koperski, MD
Alice Y. Liu, MD
Sherry L. Rotunda, MD
Robert S. Scheinberg, MD
Endocrinology
Daniel Einhorn, MD
Family Medicine
Jeffrey P. Anthony, DO
Michelle L. Look, MD
Marianne A. McKennett, MD
Lee P. Ralph, MD
Rebeccah R. Rodriguez, DO
Stephen J. Rohrer, DO
Gastroenterology
Robert H. Goldklang, MD
A. Masood Mansour, MD
Ananthram P. Reddy, MD
General Surgery
Sunil Bhoyrul, MD
Adam S. Fierer, MD
Paul Hyde, MD
Mark J. Sherman, MD
Michael J. Sise, MD
George G. Zorn, MD
Internal Medicine
Timothy J. Corbin, MD
Adam P. Ellis, MD
John W. Fox, MD
Karen A. Jamison, MD
Brian J. Lenzkes, MD
Raymond G. Pigeon, MD
Paul F. Speckart, MD
Stefan A. Willging, MD
Howard V. Williams, MD
Nuclear Medicine
Michael S. Kipper, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Wendy M. Buchi, MD
Kim T. Bui, MD
Valerie V. Gafori, MD
Laurie R. Greenberg, MD
Keerti Gurushanthaiah, MD
Ophthalmology
John E. Bokosky, MD
Mark D. Smith, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
Richard A. Brown, MD
David J. Dalstrom, MD
Ben DuBois, MD
Scott A. Hacker, MD
David R. Hackley, MD
Paul Dohyung Kim, MD
Anthony G. Sanzone, MD
F. Craig Swenson, MD
Otolaryngology
Perry T. Mansfield, MD
Theodore M. Mazer, MD
Brian H. Weeks, MD
Pathology
David J. Bylund, MD
Pediatrics
Shakha V. Gillin, MD
Robert L. Warner, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Julian P. Lichter, MD
Pulmonology
Scott A. Eisman, MD
Radiation Oncology
Tahir Ijaz, MD
Reproductive Endocrinology
Arlene J. Morales, MD
Rheumatology
Katherine H.Y. Nguyen, MD
Sports Medicine
Scott R. Evans, MD
Surgery
Robert M. Barone, MD
Urology
Stephen S. Bridge, MD
Edward S. Cohen, MD
Paul E. Dato, MD
EMV Chip Card Requirement 10/1/15 – Are you ready?
August 11, 2015
Decreasing Liability & Costs
Did you know that your practice has new potential risk for financial credit card fraud starting October 1st and that there is an easy, cost-saving solution?
According to a recent Wells Fargo survey reported in the August 7th UT Business section, the majority of small-business owners did not know about an October 1, 2015 deadline to get credit card readers and software to handle the new chip-embedded credit cards. Failure to have the new technology can be a liability if a customer commits fraud with a chip card. This means that if a business does not use an EMV-compliant processing terminal and fraud occurs, then 100% of the liability falls upon the business owner – not the bank or the credit card processing company.
The U.S. credit card industry is switching to chip cards because it is more difficult for thieves to counterfeit them. Chip cards have been used in Europe for over 10 years. Once Europe switched to the EMV platform, 80% of all fraud was eliminated. Credit card issuers are sending the new chip cards to their customers now.
When I learned about this change, we researched the situation and found the potential to avoid the risk plus substantially save on our credit card processing costs – an immediate 17% cost reduction for our office. Once we realized the savings, we expanded the relationship and negotiated an agreement with Capital Bankcard that is now saving participating Physician Partners members up to 25%. I understand that many practices are saving approximately $1,000/year/physician.
I’m pleased to see a regulation that helps avoid fraud, offers easy compliance, and, concurrently, with the contract we negotiated, helps our members save money!
HSAs: Cover Medical Costs While Saving for Retirement?
July 28, 2015
For those who already have a high-deductible health plan and can afford to put the maximum amount into an Health Savings Account (HSA) each year, using an HSA as a retirement account could be a smart option.
Read the LA Times article: Using a Health Savings Account for Medical Costs — and Retirement
Using a Health Savings Account for Medical Costs — and Retirement
HSAs can be used to pay for many medical expenses, including some drugstore items
By Lisa Zamosky | July 24, 2015
When AT&T switched his health plan several years back, project manager Dave Eis says he found himself with only one option — a high-deductible plan. Today, he sees it as a good thing.
“Cost-wise I didn’t perceive it as negative, because it lowered my premiums. My monthly premiums probably went at the time from $250 down to $60 per month,” he says.
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Original Post By: LA Times
Save $1,000s on your Merchant Processing by Capital Bankcard
July 14, 2015
New! Physician Partners is excited to announce – in addition to the lowest rates for merchant processing – Capital Bankcard offers Physician Partners members Visa and MasterCard rates for your American Express transactions.
How long has it been since you had a rate review? Odds are, you’re spending too much. Now is the time to take advantage of our extremely low rates – and now American Express is included. Learn how much money you can start saving immediately! We have discovered savings of $3,000 to over $10,000 per year, for practices with multiple physicians!
Need to Accept Chip Embedded Credit Cards? Mobile Payments?
EMV is real and it’s only weeks away! We have pre-negotiated hugely discounted pricing on Chip and Mobile device enabled credit & debit card terminals.
Easily Manage High Deductible Patients
Setting up automated payment arrangements with high-deductible patients is a growing concern within our medical community. Our credit card processing program enables your practice to set-up patient payment arrangements and be completely PCI, EMV, & HIPAA compliant.
No Contracts. No Hassle.
Physician Partners members gain prime access, straight to the source, bottom line pricing, without the headaches of a complicated long-term contract. Our goal is to provide the best prices and the best service, period.
To learn more please contact Veronica Posada at (619) 359-6600. [email protected]
Mandatory Sick Leave Law to Take Effect July 1, 2015
June 8, 2015
Paragon Accountants Outlines California’s New Paid Sick Leave Law (AB 1522)
Paragon Accountants is a San Diego-based accounting, tax preparation, and bookkeeping firm that works with individuals and small to medium-sized businesses locally, remotely, and internationally.
Do you have more questions, or would like to inquire about Paragon Accountants services?
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New California Law will Require Employers to Provide Employees With Paid Sick Leave
By Kaley Madruga | May 31, 2015
As of July 1st of this year, California will require all employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave (law AB 1522). Whether you’re hoping to get some paid time off, or you’re an employer looking for the details to stay in compliance – we have everything you need to know here!
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Original Post By: Paragon Accountants
Proposed Incentive Rule, eCW Day in LA: June 3, ICD-10 Training and Resources
May 19, 2015
Physicians Trust: May Newsletter
Welcome to our New Customers
The Physicians Trust network of customers continues to grow not only for our EMR solutions and services but also our financial services. Please join us in welcoming our new customers.
Aumbria Health (NV)
Community Physicians IPA (CA)
Complete Health Services (TX)
Digestive Associates (NV)
Dr. Jessie Licuanan (CA)
Drs. Giles Scuderi & Fred Cushner (NY)
Novak Medical Group (CA)
Overhead Medical Mgt (TX)
Prospect Medical Urgent Care (CA)
CMS Introduces New Proposed Rule
On April 10, 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a new proposed rule for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs to align Stage 1 and Stage 2 objectives and measures with the long-term proposals for Stage 3, to build progress toward program milestones, to reduce complexity, and to simplify providers’ reporting. These modifications would allow providers to focus more closely on the advanced use of certified EHR technology to support health information exchange and quality improvement.
You can read more details by clicking here.
eCW Day: June 3 in Los Angeles: DoubleTree in Norwalk, Calif.
eClinicalWorks Day features educational and training sessions for your practice. Each week eCW will visit a new city in the U.S.There Product Specialists and Trainers will provide an afternoon of sessions about eClinicalWorks products and services, incentive programs, patient engagement strategies, and more.
eClinicalWorks Day will also provide an opportunity for you to network and connect with local eClinicalWorks users and meet with eClinicalWorks Support Representatives and Trainers.
Click here for more information or to register.
FREE eClinicalworks Webinars: Earn CME/CE Credits
Click here for more information on eCW webinars that can help you earn the following credits.
- AMA Credit (AMA PRA Category I Credit™)- For all physicians. Antidote® Education Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- AAPC Credit – For all billers and coders. A number of live webinar classes are approved by the AAPC for billers and coders.
eCW ICD-10 Training and Resources
eCW has recently posted new ICD-10 educational opportunities. This information can be found on Myeclinicalworks.com. See the page below for details on the new offerings.
Physicians Trust has also posted free webinars online here. October 1 will be here before you know it.
If you need additional assistance please contact us at [email protected] or email Leanna at [email protected].
