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Clearly small businesses are in for some challenges. In fact, our very survival rests on making good decisions.

I've put together some ideas from various sources, download this: Small Business Strategies 2020-04-01.pdf

I've also created a daily key metric, income & expense tracker to help you stay on top of your cash flow and activity. Download this: Felder Daily Calculator.xlsx

Here is a link to the PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) Application

Hang in there, we will get through this!

Here are the files for the COVID-19 Webinar. A link to the recording will be posted later and will be sent directly to everyone that registered. Sorry we were not able to accomodate all who wanted to get on the webinar.

COVID-19 Town Hall Files

COVID-19 Town Hall Video

We have heard of a variety of efforts that clinics are taking to help reduce any negative impact on patient care, visits or business operations in their clinics.

Chuck Felder drafted this notice for his clients and is happy to share it with iPT's e-mail list. This is meant to be posted in your clinic. You can customize this as appropriate for your office.  

Obviously, this is also a key time to place extra efforts on cleaning all surfaces in your office that are frequently touched like counters, door knobs, weights, wands, etc.

Let's do our part to reduce the spread!  

COVID-19 Notice.docx

Anthem Is At It Again. Why can't they get it right?

We've learned from multiple members that Anthem is once again denying claims for no AIM authorization, even though AIM is NOT REQUIRED at this time.

Complain to DMHC. Hopefully they will push Anthem to fix this NOW!

Our attorney reviewed the revised contract from Anthem date 8/12/2019. Click on the link below:

Anthem Revised Contract Analysis 08-26-2019

We've heard from members that they want to know what the Fee Schedule is for Medicare and CA Worker's Compensation for their locality. There are 32 localities in California, organized by COUNTY. In some cases multiple Counties are combined into one locality. 

We have created a Medicare & Work Comp allowed amount calculator for each locality in CA. The files are organized by Medicare Locality number.

Most Northern & Central California Localities start with 0111...

Most Southern California Localities start with 0118...

Use the Medicare & CA WC Allowed tab to play "what-if" scenarios so you can see what various code combinations pay. 

This workbook can be quite helpful in determining if you should accept a contract requiring discounts off the Medicare Fee Schedule or the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) for California Worker's Compensation.

Members CLICK HERE to go the Calculator page.

Non-members CLICK HERE to jump to the Join Now page.

This is an updated version of information shared with Anthem, DMHC and the Department of Insurance and is designed to assist practice owners in determining if signing the new Anthem contract is in the providers, or their patients, best interests. It is a rather lengthy document as it discusses the rationale and compares specific sections of the contract to existing law.

CLICK HERE to download your copy

This analysis of the Anthem Blue Cross contract due 8/1/19 was prepared by our legal counsel. It is NOT legal advice, you should seek input from your individual advisers.

However, this contract raises some significant concerns. We strongly urge you to review it and the contract to determine if signing this contract is in your best interests.  Click HERE to download.

Use this help your patients understand how the Anthem - AIM pre-authorization process affects their care.

CLICK HERE to download the sample Patient Notice Word doc that you can modify as desired

This handout is from AIM regarding the authorization process.

CLICK HERE to download the PDF.