Lead In

5/18/2017

to ensure that meaningful access is given to LEP patients.  Sometimes it may be difficult to decide how best …

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Legal Advisor - Treating Patients with Limited English Proficiency

5/18/2017

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Frequency of Contacts or Encounters

5/18/2017

contacts from various LEP populations may be expected. Steps that are reasonable in a practice that serves … a large number of LEPs quite frequently may not be reasonable for a practice that rarely sees LEPs at all … an LEP presents for services. An adequate compliance plan may be as simple as being prepared to use …

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New Guidance Patients with Limited English Proficiency

5/18/2017

of measures a facility or physician may be expected to take to assist LEPs. The OCR has issued guidance …

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Legal Advisor: Legal Obligations in Treating Patients with Disabilities

5/17/2017

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Question 2

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Testimony In Opposition to Senate Bill 603, an Act Relating to Equitable Provider Reimbursement, before the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

5/16/2017

] by an average of 67%.”  While other specialties may not have such wide variation, this example underscores why …

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Testimony In Opposition to House Bill 2164, Senate Bill 522, and House Bill 587 before the Joint Committee on Financial Services

5/16/2017

may not have such wide variation, this example underscores why tying any payment formula to Medicare …

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Testimony In Support of House 605, an Act to Encourage Quality Reviews and Reduce Costs in Health Care, before the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

5/16/2017

’s.  In addition it may add to the costs of defending an increasing number of suits brought against …

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Case 1

5/16/2017

own.  Dr. Steve’s office inquired with Michael about any special accommodations that may be needed …

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