Medical Practice Management Course
Description:
The goal of the medical practice manager is to maximise the quality of patient care and at the same time run an efficient and profitable business. To achieve your goal as a medical practice manager it is important to have the right training and skills.From administrative to managerial roles, this course is designed for everyone involved in the general running, billing administration and financial side of a practice and encompasses the entire practice billing and management process.
Learning Outcomes
- Reception and General Administration Duties
- Human Resources
- Financial Administration
- The Ethical and Legal Aspects of s Medical Practice
- Billing Administration
- Month-End Procedures
Curriculum:
General Administration and Duties
Oversee Medical Office Staff
Management of Office Finances
Maintain Legal Adherence
Billing and Payment Policies
Patient Autonomy
The Principles of Beneficence and Non-Maleficence
Spelling Out the Issues of Fees
Ethical Conduct Towards Debtors
Billing Administration
A Few General Rules Governing the Coding Structure
Reasons for Rejected Claims
Medical Aid Rates
Authorisations
New Patients
Patient Appointments
Special Circumstances
Notes on Maintaining your Diary
Healthcare Practitioners should enter and maintain certain information
Duration of the Retention of Health records
Checklist for Heatlh Record-Keeping
Important Documents
POPI Act
Consent
What is a PMB
How are PMB's funded
What is a DTPMB
PMB - Chronic Conditions
Definition of a DSP
Definition of a non-DSP