By Stuart A. Bussey, M.D., J.D., UAPD President We all know by now that a good EHR system can be used to reduce medical errors and improve patient outcomes in diabetes and other diseases. The downside of technology is the reduction of human contact in the...
By Stuart A. Bussey, M.D., J.D., UAPD President There is a delicate balance between documentation and insurance reimbursement. Insufficient records can mean rejected claims, while excessive and unsupported coding can invite an audit, EMR templates may tempt a provider...
Thinking about changing jobs? Know someone who might be interested in working as a physician, dentist, or psychiatrist in a UAPD represented facility? Many agencies are recruiting doctors, and UAPD can help those who are applying for these jobs. Check out job...
In the 2012 round of contract negotiations, nearly all City employee unions and the City agreed to move from 100% funding of Employee Only health coverage to having “medically single” employees pay 10% of their premium cost, beginning January 1, 2014. Over the last...
UAPD continues its media campaign to encourage Santa Cruz County to take their doctor shortage seriously. The Santa Cruz Weekly clearly conveyed the crux of the issue in an article this week, which starts by saying, "Dr. Joann Moschella has a clear message for her...
For more than a quarter of a century, Deane Hillsman was the conscience of the UAPD. Whenever a physician whistleblower got into trouble for telling the truth about an important medical issue, Dr. Hillsman would stand up to support the doctor regardless of how...