Is It Safe to Send That Text? The Patient Safety and Liability Risks Associated withText Messaging. Texting in a healthcare environment has risks and benefits. In the following article, Mary-Lynn Ryan, Senior Risk Management Consultant with ProAssurance shares ways to avoid risk when using text technology in your practice. November 14, 2023 Health Information Technology (HIT), Physician Wellness, Practice Management, RCMA, Resources, Risk Management , Riverside County Community Physicians, ProAssurance, RCMA, RCMA Docs, Risk Management, Texting Safety 0 0 Comment Read More »
The Impact of Unrealistic Productivity Expectations on Patient Safety Expectations to do more with less, in less time, contribute to medical errors and poor patient outcomes, which in turn increases medical liability exposure risk. Issues including poor workload planning, inadequate staffing, incentive systems, personal financial goals, and a culture that does not value safety over production can create unrealistic productivity expectations.Pressure to meet expectations can result in behaviors that impact patient safety. October 23, 2023 Physician Wellness, Practice Management, RCMA, Resources, Risk Management 0 0 Comment Read More »
Data Sharing Agreement Grant Funding Available! Data Sharing Agreement Grant Funding Applications are Open! Manifest MedEx can help with your application process. June 20, 2023 Health Information Technology (HIT), News, Practice Management, RCMA, Resources 0 0 Comment Read More »
AMA Telehealth Quick Guide Now that the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has ended, many Physicians are asking, "What does that mean for Telehealth?" Review the AMA's Telehealth Quick Guide for the latest updates regarding the future of telehealth. May 30, 2023 AMA, Coronavirus, RCMA, Resources, Telehealth 0 0 Comment Read More »
Medi-Cal Redetermination Process As of March 31st, your Medi-Cal patients are required to complete a re-enrollment packet. The redeterminations are based on the beneficiaries’ next annual renewal date. Make sure your patients are aware of these changes so they do not lose their medical coverage. May 8, 2023 Medi-Cal, News, Practice Management, RCMA, Resources, Riverside County Community #Medi-CalRedetermination, Med-CalRe-enrollment, Medi-CalEligibility, RCMA 0 0 Comment Read More »
New DEA Training Requirements Effective June 27, 2023 Physicians are reminded that effective June 27, 2023, prescribers applying for a new U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or renewing their DEA registration must attest to having met the new training requirements for DEA-registered prescribers of controlled substances. May 8, 2023 News, RCMA, Resources, Riverside County Community #RiversideCountyPhysicians, CME, DEARequirements, Physicians, RCMA, RiversideCountyMedicalAssociation 0 0 Comment Read More »
RCMA Launches "Practice Essentials" Video Series RCMA has launched a new resource to help you improve patient outcomes and practice efficiency — and get out of the office on time. March 17, 2023 Practice Management, Resources Practice Management 0 0 Comment Read More »
Why Data Exchange Matters All Californians, no matter where they live, should be able to trust that their physicians can safely and securely access critical patient information to provide safe, effective, whole-person care. But most Californians receive care from multiple providers that may or may not be able to share health records electronically, resulting in delayed access to critical information. This connection gap impacts all of us, but disproportionately impacts communities of color, low-income Californians, older populations and rural parts of our state. March 17, 2023 California Legislation, Health Information Technology (HIT), Legislation, Practice Management, Resources Data Exchange, DxF, HIT, Webinars 0 0 Comment Read More »
2022 RCMA Year in Review Thank you for your membership and support which enables us to continue supporting the practices of Riverside County. Together we will continue representing the best interests of Riverside County physicians and the patients you serve. January 18, 2023 Community, News, Physician Wellness, Physicians for a Healthy California, Practice Management, RCMA, RCMA/CMA, Resources, Riverside County Community Physicians in Riverside, RCMA, Riverside County Medical Association, Year in Review 0 0 Comment Read More »
RCMA/IEFMC 2023 Population Health Management Academy - Registration Now Open Develop the Population Health Expertise to Thrive in Our Challenging Healthcare Environment January 9, 2023 Events, Member Benefits, Practice Management, RCMA/CMA, Resources IEFMC, Physicians, Population Health, RCMA, Value Based Care 0 0 Comment Read More »
