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Tips to Respond to Patient Review Without Violating HIPAA
By Compliancy Group Patient reviews can be tricky. Your first instinct is to respond immediately to let patients know ...
Posted By Mike Meyer, Tuesday, May 21, 2019
By Sam Pondrom, JD, Associate at ByrdAdatto
There are two points that we can never reiterate enough regarding med spas: They are medical practices, and many of the services they render are considered the practice of medicine.
Accordingly, it is a crucial first step for med spas to establish the physician-patient relationship and ensure that a med spa patient is a good candidate for the procedures he or she is seeking. This is the purpose of the good faith exam. Good faith exams go by many names, and, in fact, the term "good faith examination" has been replaced in many states' laws. It is common to hear the good faith exam referred to as the "initial exam," "physical exam" or "initial consult." Regardless of the nomenclature, it is important to remember that the good faith exam is an encounter that must happen before a patient receives a treatment to assess their current condition, note their medical history and ensure they are fit for the procedure. The goal of the good faith exam is to make a diagnosis and determine an appropriate treatment plan for the patient.
Here's what you need to know about the good faith exam:
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As the youngest of three brothers, Sam Pondrom learned early on how to work effectively as part of a team. After graduating from Oklahoma State, an intrinsic sense of curiosity and a keen eye for details led Sam to work as an accountant for two Engineering-News Record top 40 construction firms. It was here where he honed his ability to analyze complex issues and craft clear, concise answers. Sam utilizes these skills to work in partnership with our clients to resolve their complex business and regulatory concerns in the most simple, straightforward way.
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