Episode 401 - Season 9 - Understanding How to Use Medical Student and Ancillary Staff - #TerryTuesday

Summary

In this episode, Sean Weiss and Terry Fletcher discuss the new year and the importance of compliance in healthcare. They highlight the upcoming legislative changes affecting telehealth, the roles of medical students, and the challenges of documentation and accountability in healthcare practices. The conversation emphasizes the need for proper training, understanding of roles, and the importance of doing the right thing in healthcare to avoid risks and ensure compliance.

Takeaways

• January 30th is a critical date for telehealth funding.
• Medical students have limited roles compared to licensed providers.
• Documentation must be accurate and compliant with regulations.
• Providers must personally perform key components of services.
• Using medical students for billing can lead to compliance issues.
• Training and understanding roles are essential in healthcare.
• Fraud and abuse can result in significant penalties.
• Healthcare providers must be proactive in audits and compliance.
• Integrity in healthcare is crucial, even when not being watched.
• Proper billing practices are necessary to avoid legal repercussions.