As part of a broader effort to reduce fraud and abuse in Medicaid, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act prompts each State to require “any agent, clearinghouse, or other alternate payee that submits claims on behalf of a health care provider must register with the State and the Secretary [of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services].” See what this could mean to you.
A new policy adopted this week by the AMA House of Delegates meeting in San Diego aims to help physicians maintain a positive online presence and preserve the patient-physician relationship when email and other social media are used.
