Curriculum

Course Curriculum with Linda Griebel-Saucier

1. When and how to verify insurance benefits
2. EAP billing – (Employee Assistance Programs) – what they are and how to access them
3. Tracking authorizations and how to access them
4. Medicare – Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare law
5. Outpatient Treatment Reports (OTR’s)
6. Claims and other must-do’s for insurance companies
7. Which panels to get on and why
8. Confidentiality and HIPAA laws as it pertains to billing
9. Ethics of patient management
10. Collections agencies Pros and Cons
11. Discussing finances with your patients – What not to do
12. Contracts or intake sheets – Rules and regulations you need to know
13. How to collect co-pays and share of costs
14. How and when to verify benefits
15. Which methods of payment are best and why
16. Easy ways to track your finances
17. Alternative payers for mental health services
18. Further options for the service provider
19. To hire staff or not to hire staff
20. Your life as a clinician – What you can expect
21. How to navigate subpoenas and other legal pitfalls
22. Setting up shop – Choosing your office space
23. Important office policies you need to consider
     

RESOURCES:

Dr. Michael Yapko

Office for Civil Rights - HIPAA 

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