Calibrate telehealth

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The op. Thus he gave the sitter an ultimatum......

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My son 5, had in home therapy 20hrs per wk all through the pandemic with unvaccinated therapist (as vaxx was not available) . Mind you we had a newborn...

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Was she good with your kids? Curious how long it will take u to find a replacement/good fit. I bet it will take a while in this current environment of...

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Anyone care to share their experience working for “calibrate ” telehealth?

hours /pay/benefits

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Parents were working poor, didn’t make great financial decisions...filed for bankruptcy 3 times before I graduated high school. Made too much for govt...

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Is he primary care?
the documentation requirements in order to bill have decreased this yr.
hpi: here to discuss labs, diabetes, htn.
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Welcome to employed practice...

Agree with most of what is said.
your not obligated to refill meds for patients you haven’t seen,...

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Fyi I’m fm/pcp south texas...$44/rvu...

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Unfortunately I don’t think my other colleagues asked for clarification........

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I had similar language in my contract, when I asked for clarification they said it was only pertaining to the 2 other hospital system in the same 10mile...

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For me I’m darned if I don’t answer them and darned if I do..
I’m paid on production so if I don’t then respond or arrange an appt then...

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Looking at a position that is 100% virtual pay could be better but it’s a salary with a bonus that is not dependent on volume.
I have small kids,...

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You may know this ....For 340k, you could get a townhouse in Scottsdale, not large but maybe a 2 bedroom w decent amenities....sun city is way the heck...

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According to social media, a lot of residents were left to fend for themselves....

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I see local physicians as patients...they get special service as I understand the demands of their professional lives

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This forum makes it seem like all physicians get an interest rate less than 3%. That’s not true. I’m at a 4.25, all the lenders told me I have a high...

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Good read. Very sad for the patients, physicians, and staff.

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2...hnemann-hospit...

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THIS!! we need to give the radiologist more history!! It’s a tough job for sure!...

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Not really, I was shopping for rates in 2019 for zero down loan and got 4.25%. Lenders all said I had a high debt:income...I’m family med, not everyone...

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I’m FM. I do see midlevels taking complete control over primary care(FM, peds) in the next 20-30yrs. I’m not saying it’s right, it’s just how...

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Maybe clinical informatics however the thought of running excel sheets to make admin more money doesn’t sit well with me(I’m certain there’s more...

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Please recommend how to split overheard in private practice. Not as partners but basically 2 separar business sharing rent/staff/office supplies......

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Right...

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[QUOTE=CordMcNally;n277792]Judging by your other posts you may be the fool for still being there.[

The thing is I have so much autonomy on...

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This is not a good sign..right? One of them was fired, one of them was transferred to a clinic that needed more help, this last one is leaving for better...

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Wife stays home w 2 kids, one of them w autism. I actually reduced my hours to 26/wk, still maiming full time money. Just had to maximize my efficiency...

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“Office warriors “ LOL haven’t heard that before . Reminds me of my kids therapist coming to the house and had to use bathroom every 15min. After...

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Audi Q7 although 3rd row is tight.
bmw x7 with middle row bucket seats.
buy used from 60-80 k

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I’ve written on here about how my office is dysfunctional but I just found it’s worse than I thought.
employed primary care for a big national...

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Yea I Have an app for the code but I can only send rx via laptop...

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Yea ugh our family not very reliable unfortunately..I...

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I will say he has ran it like this for close to 10yrs......

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Well right or wrong I’ve found child care to be more lenient precovid......

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So how r you getting help to take care of your sick kids in this era of covid??
daycares don’t want sick kids. Schools don’t want sick kids....

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I do have a few chronic pain patients (this includes essentially pain meds stronger than Tylenol 4, also testosterone and adhd meds) and I use epcs (electronic...

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Yea I’m only posting for ballpark revenue, not take home. Sure There are other variables at play.
regarding the private practice, I think payers...

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Not off the top of my head, although there is a calculator online where u can type in each cpt code and get a “ 2021 wrvu”.
My health system...

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Keep in mind my numbers are based on 2020 cms physician fee schedule. The 2021 cme fee schedule actually increased the payment for outpatient visits up...

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Reimbursement for midlevels is 85% of physicians reimbursement.
85% is about 3.4 million but if they code a higher acuity which in psych they likely...

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scott, I had started my current job under a guaranteed salary and an agent told me I’d only qualify for the “new to practice limits”...even though...

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I’m guessing 3.5 to 4 million per yr before taxes...
Figuring each of the 7 see 20 pts per day. And each visit is 99214 which pays on avg $120...

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Psychiatrist in town no longer seeing patients and instead has 7 midlevels....busy clinic. What do u think he takes home? Owns his own Private practi...

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Yikes...I’m primary care fm, and I’ve actually done quite well during the pandemic. I’ll end up ‘making close to 250k this employment yr ending...

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So a porche ? Nice...

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Precovid I was shirt/tie/slacks daily. Since covid I’m rotating 10 golf polos and 5 slacks/jeans. Don’t think I’ll ever go back to precovid. ...

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I’m primary care , I was using dragon but the delay was annoying. It also froze everyday atleast once. IT couldn’t help so now it’s collecting dust....

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Ok. But how about the scenario where I put the satabil into a 3mth old full gas can/generator . Will it still extend the life of the gasoline some?

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car takes premium only. Gas cans have regular ...

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I admit, I’m not much of a handyman but trying to learn some basics.

For storing gasoline for generators/small engines:
-how long...

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Sort of related: it is my opinion that letter writers have the responsibility of being honest with students and telling them they cannot write them a...

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Yes to this!
ive only used “highest possible recommendation “ , still looking for the “top 5 medical student” lolol...

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Scott, after how many years does the $7500 limit go away?...

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I’d do $100 atleast,...

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Local endocrinologist seeing “several” post covid vacc cases of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Not sure if all manufacturers. Anyone seeing this?
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Cool. What specialty??...

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I hear u, less than half the staff thanks us for the Xmas bonus...

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Quarterly came to mind bc that’s when I get my production bonus ...I see your point though. Live in south texas...the range is $12-14 with benefits....

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Didn’t expect everyone’s concern. Maybe I’ll just buy lunch a few times..

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yea I’m not saying that $400 is life changing. I’m just trying to say “thanks for your hard work, keep it up”......

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Not their fault we’re understaffed. It’s not like the MAs are sitting on their rears When I room my patients or take vitals. There always doing something...

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Enabling who? You mean I’m enabling admin to not give them a raise? Not much I can do about that......

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I’m employed. Primary care. Severely understaffed. Our MAs are working hard. They get paid $12/hr. 9 staff including MAs, lab, front desk, manager.We’ve...

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This post makes me want to get a 2013 Audi A5 cabriolet...

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In addition, my contract does state how much $per wrvu I get but doesn’t not say how many wrvus each cpt code gives me so when I heard cms was increasing...

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Thought I was clear on all the telehealth billing rules by now; however, corporate ran an “audit” on our charts last wk and said audio only visits...

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I see no where in my contract where employer can change the terms at will. It depends on what your contract says.

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my contract has that one liner “the practice provide the physician with adequate equipment and staff”....which they’re in breach of at this point....

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Aunt that the truth...

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Yea true....

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I did ask why I was not getting the new higher wrvu for outpatient visits....admin said bc the higher rvus are only coming from Medicare and not all private...

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Ha , nope

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yes I have, that’s how I’ve been able to earn more this yr despite less staff. Although every time I get my own vitals, do my own prior auths, or...

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I should mention the Only thing keeping me around is autonomy.....no one really bothers me as there is so much dysfunction around me. No one from admin...

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Tim- good thoughts. I’m primary care. If I were to go out on my own I’d likely do quite a bit of home visits with Medicare pts, reimbursement is pretty...

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Hatton- after completion of 5 yrs, the buy out ends so I can leave without owing anything. Although I can pay my buyout now, it’s only $11,000.....and...

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Bmac- yea I hear u. I’ve taken over doing my own PAs due to the lack of staff. Although they are pretty quick since I know all the answers, before the...

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Hans fellow- 3 mas total

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Hatton- I’m in yr 3 of 5. Have a buyout that I can pay now however I think thr answer is to not be employed anymore. The other hospital systems here...

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Employed by major health system south tx. Things seem to be unraveling. I’ll try to paint an accurate picture....
- phone systems stink. Patients...

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Yes it is, however still at 2020 wrvus. Interestingly had 2 medical assistants quit bc there was more work and admin wants to run “lean”...so 5 “providers”...

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Tired of being employed. Thoughts of starting a primary care office mixed in with some home visits for Medicare homebound patients. Anyone open up in...