Palm Beach County Medical Society

PMRC

Introduction
The Palm Beach County Medical Society is proud of the Practice Management Center. We hope these will enhace your practice to make it more successful.

Knowledge Center 

General Information
Here you will find information such as obtaning your license, and links to County, State and Federal agencies.

Establishing a Practice
Get links to the Florida Medical Board, DEA, state licensure process, NPI, and Occupation License information for your practice.

Reimbursement, Coding and Billing
Much like the practice of medicine, billing and collections is as much an art as a science.  Coding, billing and collecting all that a physician is entitled to is one of a practice’s most important functions. To be able to do this, it’s imperative you have all necessary resources at your fingertips.  Medicare and other payers have rules, and these rules change - often quite frequently.  We’ve compiled many of these needed resources, right here. 

Risk Management
Today's clinical practice places extraordinary demands on physicians. In a time-pressured setting, physicians deal with patient noncompliance, health insurance obstacles, and regulatory requirements. With the continual threat of legal action, how can physicians, nurses, and support staff deal effectively with these challenges and ensure that patients are safe?

Health Care IT
The right Information Systems can boost effeciency and productivity helping physicians manage the critical elements of their practice and adapt to extensive governmental regulations.  While Healthcare IT continues to make advancements, it has also become more complex. Applying industry best practices and processes are critical to the successful selection and implementation of Information Technology.

Legal and Regulatory
Health care payment plan contracts, medical records retention, advance directives, and delegation of duties are just a few of the legal issues a physician faces every day. Regulatory topics that affect a physician include from HIPAA to OSHA compliance.

Human Resources
The human resource function of a practice is critical to its success. Effective policies and procedures that are reviewed on a regular basis can ensure a smooth-running, low-turnover, and legally compliant office.

Consulting
A PBCMS consultant can provide solutions specific to your practice which include access to PBCMS resources, practice management experience, and knowledge of best practices.

Patient Quality
New 2009 PQRI Tool Kit and 2008 PQRI Tool Kit and related information.

Education Oportunities
Office Manager's Institute