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Now medical offices can experience all the benefits MOROF has to offer!
Some of these benefits include vendor and event discounts, access to MOROF functions and trade shows, incredible marketing opportunities, and so much more!
Be one of the first to sign up and we can do a spotlight on your practice next month!
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We have just started the MOROF (OPEN group) on LinkedIn so everyone in the Florida medical market can share their opinions, products, problems, and comments with the local healthcare industry.Read More
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One of the most popular requests MOROF receives is about staffing issues. Medical facilities are in need of a better way to find quality staff. While the conventional ways of finding applicants work most of the time, they can be expensive and limited. The cost is almost always paid by the provider and if the employee does not work out the provider has to pay again to begin the tedious process.
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If you have answered "NO" to any of these questions, you will find answers at this meting. Joan Ferrell with Granny Nannies has invited a panel of guests who will review options to help offset the cost of home care.
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M.O.R.O.F. Newsletter
April 2013
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April Presentation Meeting Date - April 25, 2013Terry Singleton will be our guest speaker for our April Presentation. He will discuss the current issues concerning Health Care Reform and Your Medical Office. Topics will include an Overview of healthcare plans, Mandated Coverage, Insurance Exchanges, and Employer Requirements leading up to the groundbreaking changes in 2014. This is important information that all medical office managers should know. Please bring all of your questions and concerns and let Terry try to answer them for you.
This presentation will cover topics such as...
What is the legal status of the law?
Which plans must comply?
Grandfathered plans
Reforms currently in place
2013 deadlines
The cost of reform
2014 deadlines
And a chance to answer all your questions.
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Terry W. Singleton,
CFP, REBC, CLU, CFS, RHU
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Terry is a trusted advisor with more than 20 years' experience in employee benefits and agency management. Since 1990, he has effectively helped employers of all sizes across multiple industry sectors analyze costs, identify financial drivers, communicate, brand and implement benefit programs that meet their financial objectives.
Terry understands the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is transforming employee benefits, and appreciates the obligations and opportunities it presents for employers. He is positioned to help his clients predict, prepare and comply with its coming changes.
Terry completed his Bachelor's Degree in Business with honors and is licensed as a health, life, annuities and general lines licenses agent. Terry holds advanced financial designations allow him to assist his clients including: Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Registered Employee Benefits Consultant (REBC), Certified Life Underwriter (CLU), Certified Fund Specialist (CFS), and Registered Health Underwriter (RHU).
Meeting Time - 7:30 am till 9:00 am (doors open at 7:30 presentation begins around 8:00 am)
Meeting Location (New!) - Howard Johnson's
Address: 230 West State Road 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
or by emailing info@mor-of.net .
For questions please call Chuck Wright at 407-260-0565 or email using above address.
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On March 28th Keith Carrington provided an easy to understand overview of the New HIPPA laws that took effect just 2 days before this presentation. He will continue to answer questions here so everyone can be ready for the September 23, 2013 Compliance Deadline.
Please view the video and share your thoughts about this complex issue that affects both providers and vendors in the discussion below.
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On Tuesday, March 26, 2013, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Omnibus Final Rule took effect, making significant modifications to the Act's Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules. Pursuant to this rule, covered entities must review their Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) since material changes to the Privacy Rule's NPP requirements have been mandated. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) incorporated new requirements stemming from the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, modified proposed requirements, and removed an existing requirement.
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The Business Associate Agreement Gets a Mandated Makeover
These changes will undoubtedly have an enormous impact on businesses and their subcontractors who work with and support the healthcare industry. One of the most significant provisions in the new rule is the extension of liability directly healthcare Business Associates and their subcontractors.
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 Announcing the Florida Association of ACOs (FLAACOs)Accountable Care Organizations in Florida have joined together to form the Florida Association of ACOs (FLAACOs). With more than a dozen ACOs in Florida up and running, FLAACOs' mission is for members to collaborate to ensure that each organization grows and thrives. The newly formed association is aligning goals to shift physician incentives and improve health-care outcomes across the state.
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Medical Office Resources Of Florida, LLP is now welcoming providers to our membership. Enjoy Event Discounts, Promotional Opportunities, Business Growth and more by becoming a member today. Click Here for more info
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 Construction & RelocationLOCATE, NEGOTIATE & CLOSE
Where a medical practice should locate is a decision considering many factors; patient and insurance provider life demographic, importance of nearby medical referrals, competitor locations, patient travel, parking and handicap access and last but never least, proximity to the homes of the doctor and employees. A location choice is a weighted balancing act considering those issues important to a specific practice, and they aren't always the same for every location even with the same provider. Determining the factors driving the decision are mandatory before a physical search begins. Finding available options is the easy part.
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Collections should not be thought of as something that only happens on the backend of the billing process.It should start by properly conveying your policies and expectations in advance to both patients and staff.
Here are some tips you can implement in your practice to improve your patient collections at little or no cost.
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If you are an established practice chances are you will not see all of your active patients by the deadline. The only way to be totally compliant is to mail each patient the revised policies and show proof of mailing. This is where a HIPAA compliant medical printing and mailing company can save more than just your day!
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Technology
Common Medical Email Problems & Solutions
For most medical professionals, if your email is not working, you're not working. Email provides a major path of communication around the clock for your practice. So, what do you do when your email stops working? Once you're done yelling at your computer or device, there are some basic troubleshooting steps you can take to figure out where the problem is coming from. Click here to read more
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Marketing
On February 28th 2013 MOROF hosted a panel discussion on medical marketing that covered Email, Billboard, Direct Mail and Video Marketing Ideas. This discussion was videoed and is available on the MOROForlando YouTube Channel.
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Member Spotlight
BJ Neller
Secure Waste Disposal specializes in handling all of your confidential documents and biohazard waste disposal challenges. We offer the most personalized service and cost-effective plans for on - or off-site document and product disposal. We go one step further and ensure that paper is recycled and medical waste is incinerated in a "waste to energy" facility, producing electricity. Our personnel, truck, and facilities are safe and secure. We set collection schedules convenient for you and take great care in collecting and transporting your waste material.
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Jokes of the Month
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The room was full of pregnant women with their husbands.
The instructor said, "Ladies, remember that exercise is good for you. Walking is especially beneficial. It strengthens the pelvic muscles and will make delivery that much easier. Just pace yourself, make plenty of stops and try to stay on a soft surface like grass or a path."
"Gentlemen, remember -- you're in this together; it wouldn't hurt you to go walking with her. In fact, that shared experience would be good for you both."
The room suddenly became very quiet as the men absorbed this information. After a few moments a man, name unknown, at the back of the room, slowly raised his hand.
"Yes?" said the instructor.
"I was just wondering if it would be all right if she carries a golf bag while we walk."
Brings a tear to your eye doesn't it?
This kind of sensitivity just can't be taught!
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We hope you find our newsletter and organization useful in making your medical practice run smoothly. We would love your comments and suggestions on how we can better serve you. Our philosophy is simple...We believe in being a resource as opposed to a sales force. If you have any questions please contact us anytime. We would also encourage you to attend some of our meetings so you can truly see the benefits our organization has to offer.
Sincerely,
Chuck Wright
President, Medical Office Resources of Florida, LLP |
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