PAMED's Quick Consult Series
Thank you for visiting our Quick Consult page. Our Quick Consult series aims to provide our physician members with a succinct look at laws, regulations, and policies that affect the physician community. Click on the links below to download the PDF resource.
Practice Management Topics
Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider Settlement: Assistance available ahead of July 29, 2025 claim deadline
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act: Non-Discrimination Requirements in Health Programs or Activities
The inclusion of gag clauses in physician employment contracts: Physician FAQs
Quick Consult Starting and Ending the Physician-Patient Relationship
Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccinations: What Employers Need to Consider
Compliance with New Information Blocking Regulations What Health Care Providers Should Know
Protect Your Practice Against Common Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
Quick Consult - Understanding "Incident To" Billing: Definitions, Qualifiers, and Checklist
Quick Consult - Provider Screening of Employees and Contractors for Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Programs
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act: Non-Discrimination Requirements in Health Programs or Activities
The inclusion of gag clauses in physician employment contracts: Physician FAQs
Quick Consult Starting and Ending the Physician-Patient Relationship
Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccinations: What Employers Need to Consider
Compliance with New Information Blocking Regulations What Health Care Providers Should Know
Protect Your Practice Against Common Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
Quick Consult - Understanding "Incident To" Billing: Definitions, Qualifiers, and Checklist
Quick Consult - Provider Screening of Employees and Contractors for Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Programs
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Virtual Care Services
Resources to Answer Your Coding Questions on Transitional Care Management
Chronic Care Management and Principal Care Management Services
Quality Payment Program – MIPS Year 4
Appropriate Use Criteria: Full Implementation Delayed Until 2022
Resources to Answer Your Coding Questions on Transitional Care Management
Chronic Care Management and Principal Care Management Services
Quality Payment Program – MIPS Year 4
Appropriate Use Criteria: Full Implementation Delayed Until 2022
Child Abuse Reporting
Signs and Symptoms of Child Abuse
Child Abuse Reporting FAQs
Definition of Child Abuse
Quick Consult - Child Abuse Reporting
Child Abuse Reporting FAQs
Definition of Child Abuse
Quick Consult - Child Abuse Reporting
Pennsylvania's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) & Opioid Laws
Pennsylvania’s Opioid Patient Treatment Agreements Law: Physician FAQs
A Physician’s Guide to Pennsylvania’s Opioids Laws
Pennsylvania’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program – Information for Prescribers and Dispensers
A Physician’s Guide to Pennsylvania’s Opioids Laws
Pennsylvania’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program – Information for Prescribers and Dispensers
HIPAA & Medical Records
Minors: Consent to Medical Care and Confidentiality
Breaches of Unsecured Personal Health Information: Notification Requirements
FAQ: Patient’s Rights Regarding Access to Medical Records
Confidentiality of Medical Records and Other Personal Health Information
Quick Consult - Retention and Disposal of Medical Records and Other Personal Health Information
Patient Rights Regarding Their Medical Records and Other Personal Health Information
Reporting Requirement for Infants Affected by Substance Abuse
Breaches of Unsecured Personal Health Information: Notification Requirements
FAQ: Patient’s Rights Regarding Access to Medical Records
Confidentiality of Medical Records and Other Personal Health Information
Quick Consult - Retention and Disposal of Medical Records and Other Personal Health Information
Patient Rights Regarding Their Medical Records and Other Personal Health Information
Reporting Requirement for Infants Affected by Substance Abuse
Other Health & Physician-Related Topics
Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider Settlement: Assistance available ahead of July 29, 2025 claim deadline
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act: Non-Discrimination Requirements in Health Programs or Activities
Informed Consent: An Overview of Act 61 (2021) and Act 31 (2023)
Quick Consult - Starting and Ending the Physician-Patient Relationship
The inclusion of gag clauses in physician employment contracts: Physician FAQs
Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccinations: What Employers Need to Consider
Compliance with New Information Blocking Regulations What Health Care Providers Should Know
Governor Wolf’s Executive Order of May 6, 2020 Granting Medical Liability Immunity to Health Care Practitioners: FAQs
Pennsylvania’s Opioid Patient Treatment Agreements Law: Physician FAQs
Protect Your Practice Against Common Cyber Vulnerabilities
The Patient Test Results Information Act: Physician FAQs Physician Assistant Patient Record Review: An Overview of Countersignature Requirements for Physicians
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Testing
Quick Consult - Understanding "Incident To" Billing: Definitions, Qualifiers, and Checklist
Quick Consult - Provider Screening of Employees and Contractors for Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Programs
Highlights of SB 3 – Medical Marijuana Legalization in Pennsylvania
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act: Non-Discrimination Requirements in Health Programs or Activities
Informed Consent: An Overview of Act 61 (2021) and Act 31 (2023)
Quick Consult - Starting and Ending the Physician-Patient Relationship
The inclusion of gag clauses in physician employment contracts: Physician FAQs
Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccinations: What Employers Need to Consider
Compliance with New Information Blocking Regulations What Health Care Providers Should Know
Governor Wolf’s Executive Order of May 6, 2020 Granting Medical Liability Immunity to Health Care Practitioners: FAQs
Pennsylvania’s Opioid Patient Treatment Agreements Law: Physician FAQs
Protect Your Practice Against Common Cyber Vulnerabilities
The Patient Test Results Information Act: Physician FAQs Physician Assistant Patient Record Review: An Overview of Countersignature Requirements for Physicians
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Testing
Quick Consult - Understanding "Incident To" Billing: Definitions, Qualifiers, and Checklist
Quick Consult - Provider Screening of Employees and Contractors for Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Programs
Highlights of SB 3 – Medical Marijuana Legalization in Pennsylvania
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