decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2016 Issue 5 (May)
Homeless patients should get treatment — but somewhere else
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Article Overview
This article discusses how private-practice staff may respond when a homeless person comes to the office seeking care. It focuses on practical considerations such as when to seek emergency help, how to handle urgent presentation concerns, and why payment and liability issues matter for practices that are deciding whether to provide treatment onsite or direct the patient elsewhere.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps practice managers and clinicians understand the general operational and legal considerations involved in responding to walk-in homeless patients without assuming that office treatment is always appropriate or available.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a practice’s response to homeless walk-in patients
- What general factors are raised regarding urgent presentation and emergency referral
- Why payment uncertainty and liability concerns are relevant to office decision-making
- How the article discusses treatment location considerations for non-emergent patients
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Front-desk and office staff
- Medical billing and coding professionals
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Quick, Current, Complete - www.findacode.com