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Friday, Dec. 17, 2021
Webinar helps practices be prepared for coding changes
Don't miss your chance to learn about upcoming CPT coding updates that begin Jan. 1, 2022. The Physician Alliance is hosting an important webinar to help practices learn about the latest procedural code updates to keep coding accurate for the new year.

Lunch with the Coder:
CPT Coding Updates for 2022
Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021; 12-1pm

Attendees will learn:
  • to recognize why codes have been updated
  • how to apply the new codes
  • what should be documented to support codes (to prevent fraud)
  • tips for proper use

Presenter: Mary Mallory, CEMC, risk coding education manager, at The Physician Alliance

Please note that webinars are complimentary and open to TPA members only.
Support services available for children and teens
Adolescents and teenagers in the United States have faced unprecedented mental health disruptions with the Covid-19 pandemic. In southeast Michigan, the recent shooting at Oxford High School has put added tension and uncertainty on many of these youth.

Helping parents and youth easily find mental support services is important to ensuring concerns and issues are met in a proactive, safe, compassionate matter.
The following are some support options available to practices and patients:

  • The Physician Alliance members can find local service listings via NowPow, an online database that lets practices access local community resources to share with patients. Practices can share community resources based upon a patient's zip code location and resources are provided to patients through printed copies, email or text messages. Not yet using NowPow? Click here to register.
  • Michigan Department of Health and Human Services offers emotional support through the Stay Well program.
  • United Way for Southeast Michigan offers local support listings through 211. Patients can dial 211 for assistance or visit their website.
  • Common Ground provides free counseling. Call or text "Hello" to (800) 231-1127 to talk with a crisis counselor.
Get tips to prepare your upcoming flu vaccine program
Is your flu vaccine program as successful as it can be? Is your practice taking advantage of pre-booking benefits? Save the date for an informative webinar focused on creating a successful flu vaccine program.

Tips for flu vaccine purchasing
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022; 12-12:30pm

Participants to The Physician Alliance's webinar will learn:

  • how to promote practices’ flu vaccines
  • importance of pre-booking
  • differences in flu vaccines
  • purchasing options
  • benefits of a buying group
  • Q&A

Presenter: Rand Duechler, business development, Atlantic Health Partners.

Please note that webinars are complimentary and open to TPA members only.
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