Office Rx

George C. Hlavac is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Hoffman Hlavac & Easterly. George practices exclusively in the areas of labor and employment law and provides counsel regarding workplace issues such as harassment, employment discrimination, and wrongful discharge. In addition to his work representing employers, George frequently lectures in workshops, conferences, and seminars about labor and employment law issues. He recently hosted a webinar for PAHCOM members where he discussed the developing area of pandemic law.

Today, George joins me to discuss getting employees to return to work when the government eases pandemic-related restrictions. He shares updates on the details of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 and discusses key actions employers can do if a worker is reluctant to go back to work. He also underscores the importance of documentation and shares his advice for employers on how to make decisions on recalling employees back to work.

“In recalling employees, it’s critical for every medical practice to ensure that their decisions are based on objective criteria.” - George C. Hlavac

This week on PAHCOM:

● Changes and updates on the PPP Flexibility Act 2020

● Getting reluctant employees back to work after the coronavirus pandemic and what employers should do if a staff member refuses to return to work

● How an employer’s forgiven loan could be impacted if an employee refuses a return to work offer

● Working with FMLA requests during the COVID-19 crisis

● Why it’s essential for employers to document return-to-work offers in writing

● The Families First Coronavirus Response Act and how employers can handle workers having childcare issues

● Using monetary incentives for employees to return to work and the max amount of loan forgiveness for payroll purposes

● Employers making masks mandatory when returning to work

● How to plan around recalling employees back to work

Resources Mentioned:

● Employment Law Implications of COVID-19 Webinar with George C. Hlavac

Connect with George C. Hlavac

● Hoffman Hlavac & Easterly

● George C. Hlavac on LinkedIn

● Email: [email protected]

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DISCLAIMER: The PAHCOM Podcast is NOT intended to be professional or legal advice. It is a forum for sharing knowledge among healthcare peers and for entertainment purposes only.

Helena Farabella, CMM, HITCM-PP is a Medical Office Manager with over 30 years of experience. She has also been a PAHCOM member and Certified Medical Manager (CMM) since 1997. Helena was an active member of her local PAHCOM chapter in Montgomery-Bucks county, where she once served as secretary, and twice as president. She also served on the PAHCOM National Advisory Board for three years, and in 2017 was appointed National Chairperson - an office she held for three years. Helena is a staunch believer in supporting and mentoring her PAHCOM peers and encourages its members to be CMM credentialed.

Helena joins us today to discuss leading and managing teams during a national or regional emergency. She explains the characteristics leaders should exude amidst a crisis and how leaders can support their staff and employees in a challenging time. Helena underscores the importance of documenting disaster and emergency plans in ledgers and explains why it should be part of a team’s annual competencies. She also shares her experiences of becoming a PAHCOM member and describes the benefits that come with membership.

“Go back to the notion of team building. It’s a must in any process, especially in healthcare.” - Helena Farabella, CMM, HITCM-PP

This week on PAHCOM:

● Helena shares her background and experiences in taking the PAHCOM Certified Medical Manager (CMM) exam

● The qualities leaders should have, especially in independent practices

● Advice on supporting your medical staff and practice owner and how to strengthen teamwork

● Creating back-up and contingency plans in preparation for an emergency

● Why disaster and emergency plans need to be included in a team’s annual competencies

● Managing employee redeployment and refocusing staff in times of emergencies

● How PAHCOM has helped Helena’s career

● PAHCOM resources that members could use to aid in their jobs and what the PAHCOM ListServ is

● The benefits of joining a local PAHCOM chapter

● Helena’s recommendations on getting an employer’s support for a PAHCOM CMM certification

Full Disclosure: Helena shares a lot of information about PAHCOM membership, tools available to members, how she uses many of them, etc.

Resources Mentioned:

● PAHCOM Library

● PAHCOM ListServ

Connect with Helena Farabella, CMM, HITCM-PP:

● Helena Farabella on LinkedIn

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Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the PAHCOM Podcast, the medical management radio show for the solo provider and small group physician practice. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave us a rating and review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. And be sure to share your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media.

DISCLAIMER: The PAHCOM Podcast is NOT intended to be professional or legal advice. It is a forum for sharing knowledge among healthcare peers and for entertainment purposes only.

Helena Farabella, CMM, HITCM-PP is a Medical Office Manager with over 30 years of experience. She has also been a PAHCOM member and Certified Medical Manager (CMM) since 1997. Helena was an active member of her local PAHCOM chapter in Montgomery-Bucks county, where she once served as secretary, and twice as president. She also served on the PAHCOM National Advisory Board for three years, and in 2017 was appointed National Chairperson - an office she held for three years. Helena is a staunch believer in supporting and mentoring her PAHCOM peers and encourages its members to be CMM credentialed.

Helena joins us today to discuss leading and managing teams during a national or regional emergency. She explains the characteristics leaders should exude amidst a crisis and how leaders can support their staff and employees in a challenging time. Helena underscores the importance of documenting disaster and emergency plans in ledgers and explains why it should be part of a team’s annual competencies. She also shares her experiences of becoming a PAHCOM member and describes the benefits that come with membership.

“Go back to the notion of team building. It’s a must in any process, especially in healthcare.” - Helena Farabella, CMM, HITCM-PP

This week on PAHCOM:

● Helena shares her background and experiences in taking the PAHCOM Certified Medical Manager (CMM) exam

● The qualities leaders should have, especially in independent practices

● Advice on supporting your medical staff and practice owner and how to strengthen teamwork

● Creating back-up and contingency plans in preparation for an emergency

● Why disaster and emergency plans need to be included in a team’s annual competencies

● Managing employee redeployment and refocusing staff in times of emergencies

● How PAHCOM has helped Helena’s career

● PAHCOM resources that members could use to aid in their jobs and what the PAHCOM ListServ is

● The benefits of joining a local PAHCOM chapter

● Helena’s recommendations on getting an employer’s support for a PAHCOM CMM certification

Full Disclosure: Helena shares a lot of information about PAHCOM membership, tools available to members, how she uses many of them, etc.

Resources Mentioned:

● PAHCOM Library

● PAHCOM ListServ

Connect with Helena Farabella, CMM, HITCM-PP:

● Helena Farabella on LinkedIn

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Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the PAHCOM Podcast, the medical management radio show for the solo provider and small group physician practice. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave us a rating and review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. And be sure to share your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media.

DISCLAIMER: The PAHCOM Podcast is NOT intended to be professional or legal advice. It is a forum for sharing knowledge among healthcare peers and for entertainment purposes only.

Dr. Frank Rasler is the Medical Director at AC Spine & Wellness Center in Lawrenceville, Georgia and an Emergency Physician at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. Dr. Rasler earned his medical degree from the University of Manitoba and his Masters’ degree in Public Health from Emory University. He has extensive experience in disease prevention, behavior modification, and helping patients with stress management. Dr. Rasler regularly presents speeches and lectures to the medical and nonmedical communities on topics related to preventing diseases before they become serious conditions. He strongly believes that many of today’s diseases and conditions can be prevented long before a patient presents symptoms.

Dr. Rasler joins us today to discuss the importance of focusing on maintaining and improving our health while practicing social distancing. He discusses the factors we should consider that can contribute to a compromised immune system, even without pre-existing health conditions. He shares tips, strategies, effective home health habits healthcare workers can use to help protect their families and loved ones from infectious viruses. He also explains why he believes 80% of the emergency situations seen in the ER can be avoided by developing healthy habits and shares strategies you can use to maintain optimal health while working during the COVID-19 crisis.

“We are given this huge opportunity to look at our healthy lifestyle and think about the things we can do to maintain our health - to maybe improve our health.” - Dr. Frank Rasler

This week on PAHCOM:

Resources:

Connect with Dr. Frank Rasler:

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Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the PAHCOM Podcast, the medical management radio show for the solo provider and small group physician practice. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave us a rating and review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. And be sure to share your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media.

DISCLAIMER: The PAHCOM Podcast is NOT intended to be professional or legal advice. It is a forum for sharing knowledge among healthcare peers and for entertainment purposes only.

Dr. Frank Rasler is the Medical Director at AC Spine & Wellness Center in Lawrenceville, Georgia and an Emergency Physician at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. Dr. Rasler earned his medical degree from the University of Manitoba and his Masters’ degree in Public Health from Emory University. He has extensive experience in disease prevention, behavior modification, and helping patients with stress management. Dr. Rasler regularly presents speeches and lectures to the medical and nonmedical communities on topics related to preventing diseases before they become serious conditions. He strongly believes that many of today’s diseases and conditions can be prevented long before a patient presents symptoms.

Dr. Rasler joins us today to discuss the importance of focusing on maintaining and improving our health while practicing social distancing. He discusses the factors we should consider that can contribute to a compromised immune system, even without pre-existing health conditions. He shares tips, strategies, effective home health habits healthcare workers can use to help protect their families and loved ones from infectious viruses. He also explains why he believes 80% of the emergency situations seen in the ER can be avoided by developing healthy habits and shares strategies you can use to maintain optimal health while working during the COVID-19 crisis.

“We are given this huge opportunity to look at our healthy lifestyle and think about the things we can do to maintain our health - to maybe improve our health.” - Dr. Frank Rasler

This week on PAHCOM:

Resources:

Connect with Dr. Frank Rasler:

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Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the PAHCOM Podcast, the medical management radio show for the solo provider and small group physician practice. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave us a rating and review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. And be sure to share your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media.

DISCLAIMER: The PAHCOM Podcast is NOT intended to be professional or legal advice. It is a forum for sharing knowledge among healthcare peers and for entertainment purposes only.

Lea Chatham is a PAHCOM Corporate Member and the Director of Content Marketing at Solutionreach, Inc. an organization completely focused on providing technology and expertise to help medical practitioners deliver better care and build profitable practices. Prior to her role with the company, Lea served as the Senior Content Marketing Manager and Editor-in-Chief at Kareo as well as the Marketing Coordinator at Livingston HealthCare. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Creative Writing from the San Francisco State University as well as multiple HubSpot Academy certifications in Inbound Marketing, Social Media, and Content Marketing.

Lea joins me today to discuss the research conducted in recent years on digital approaches to increasing patient engagement and reducing patient ‘no show’ rates. She shares strategies practice managers can use to break through barriers to reduce their no-show rates and why telephone appointment reminders may not be the best solution in today’s digital age to ensure your patients keep their appointments. She shares how developing a patient communication plan can help you run your practice more efficiently, especially after a catastrophic weather event or health pandemic. She also explains how automated recall messages can impact the revenue of your practice

“You want to think about the patient and patient preferences in combination with sets of best practices.” - Lea Chatham

This week on PAHCOM:

Connect with Lea Chatham:

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Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the PAHCOM Podcast, the medical management radio show for the solo provider and small group physician practice. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave us a rating and review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. And be sure to share your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media.

DISCLAIMER: The PAHCOM Podcast is NOT intended to be professional or legal advice. It is a forum for sharing knowledge among healthcare peers and for entertainment purposes only.

Lea Chatham is a PAHCOM Corporate Member and the Director of Content Marketing at Solutionreach, Inc. an organization completely focused on providing technology and expertise to help medical practitioners deliver better care and build profitable practices. Prior to her role with the company, Lea served as the Senior Content Marketing Manager and Editor-in-Chief at Kareo as well as the Marketing Coordinator at Livingston HealthCare. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Creative Writing from the San Francisco State University as well as multiple HubSpot Academy certifications in Inbound Marketing, Social Media, and Content Marketing.

Lea joins me today to discuss the research conducted in recent years on digital approaches to increasing patient engagement and reducing patient ‘no show’ rates. She shares strategies practice managers can use to break through barriers to reduce their no-show rates and why telephone appointment reminders may not be the best solution in today’s digital age to ensure your patients keep their appointments. She shares how developing a patient communication plan can help you run your practice more efficiently, especially after a catastrophic weather event or health pandemic. She also explains how automated recall messages can impact the revenue of your practice

“You want to think about the patient and patient preferences in combination with sets of best practices.” - Lea Chatham

This week on PAHCOM:

Connect with Lea Chatham:

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Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the PAHCOM Podcast, the medical management radio show for the solo provider and small group physician practice. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave us a rating and review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. And be sure to share your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media.

DISCLAIMER: The PAHCOM Podcast is NOT intended to be professional or legal advice. It is a forum for sharing knowledge among healthcare peers and for entertainment purposes only.

Terri Lynn Davis is the Credentialing Director at 1st Assistant Credentialing Services where she provides nationwide credentialing services for a wide variety of healthcare providers, suppliers, and facilities with numerous specialties. She has over 15 years of experience working in the medical credentialing sector which includes both payor enrollment and primary source verification. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration with a minor in Business Management from Western Kentucky University and is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with credentialing staff across the country.

Terri Lynn joins me today to discuss the credentialing process and why it’s an important part of your revenue cycle. She explains why she recommends outsourcing the credentialing process instead of managing it internally, how provider credentials impact your practice's ability to get paid for patient services through the insurance companies, and the best practices for maintaining insurance enrollments when internally managing the credentialing process. She also explains the difference between the initial credentialing process and the process of re-credentialing, tools and resources you can use to monitor and manage the Medicare re-credentialing process, and why it’s crucial for your billing and credentialing departments to communicate and collaborate with each other.

“If you’re not credentialed and contracted and you’re seeing patients, you’re at risk for no payment for those services, or it becoming the patient’s responsibility - Terri Lynn Davis

This week on PAHCOM:

Resources:

Connect with Terri Lynn Davis:

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Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the PAHCOM Podcast, the medical management radio show for the solo provider and small group physician practice. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave us a rating and review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. And be sure to share your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media.

DISCLAIMER: The PAHCOM Podcast is NOT intended to be professional or legal advice. It is a forum for sharing knowledge among healthcare peers and for entertainment purposes only.

Terri Lynn Davis is the Credentialing Director at 1st Assistant Credentialing Services where she provides nationwide credentialing services for a wide variety of healthcare providers, suppliers, and facilities with numerous specialties. She has over 15 years of experience working in the medical credentialing sector which includes both payor enrollment and primary source verification. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration with a minor in Business Management from Western Kentucky University and is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with credentialing staff across the country.

Terri Lynn joins me today to discuss the credentialing process and why it’s an important part of your revenue cycle. She explains why she recommends outsourcing the credentialing process instead of managing it internally, how provider credentials impact your practice's ability to get paid for patient services through the insurance companies, and the best practices for maintaining insurance enrollments when internally managing the credentialing process. She also explains the difference between the initial credentialing process and the process of re-credentialing, tools and resources you can use to monitor and manage the Medicare re-credentialing process, and why it’s crucial for your billing and credentialing departments to communicate and collaborate with each other.

“If you’re not credentialed and contracted and you’re seeing patients, you’re at risk for no payment for those services, or it becoming the patient’s responsibility - Terri Lynn Davis

This week on PAHCOM:

Resources:

Connect with Terri Lynn Davis:

Subscribe, Rate & Share

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the PAHCOM Podcast, the medical management radio show for the solo provider and small group physician practice. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave us a rating and review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. And be sure to share your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media.

DISCLAIMER: The PAHCOM Podcast is NOT intended to be professional or legal advice. It is a forum for sharing knowledge among healthcare peers and for entertainment purposes only.