new member benefit
The Monroe County Medical Society is pleased to announce a new member benefit provided to MCMS, at no charge, by Kern Augustine Conroy & Schoppmann, P.C. MCMS members may access comprehensive practice management and legal resources from the MCMS website The guide offers information regarding HIPAA, Red Flag Rules, and a Physician Desk Guide to Law & Medicine. Click to be directed to the members' section.

Physican-Patient relationship

Ending the Patient-Physician Relationship
General information from the American Medical Association about traditional legal issues inherent in the patient-physician relationship. Sample letter to dismiss patient from practice.

Doctor-Patient Confidentiality for Minors
Download this printable brochure which explains NYS law as it regards to minor consent in the medical setting.

Health Care Proxy Form
A legal document that allows a person to name someone to make decisions about their medical care, including decisions about life sustaning treatment.

Practice Resources

Practice Manager Resource Guide (updated September 2011)
A road map to fulfilling your duties as a practice manager.

Job Description Templates (updated September 2011)
Practice Manager
Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Billing Specialist
Medical Record-File Clerk
Medical Assistant
Medical Secretary

Document Retention Guide (updated August 2011)
Developed by the practice manager's committee of the MCMS, this guide is design to assist physicians and office staff in managing documentation generated in the medical office setting.

The Misreading and Misapplication on NYS State Law §3224-b By NY Health Plan
White paper from the legal firm Kern Augustine Conroy and Schoppmann, PC discusses the unfair treatment in the health plan financial audit process due to health plans apparent disregard of the reforms to New York Insurance Law Section 3224-b.

Disaster Preparedness for Your Practice: How to Survive an Investigation or Audit.
Download this 34 page booklet for assistance in developing a strategy to make your practice audit ready.Developed by the the legal firm Kern Augustine Conroy and Schoppmann, PC.

Responding to Subpoenas

Office Based Surgery Accreditation
Q&A on Standards for Office Based Surgery Accreditation by Don Moy, Esq.

Medicare Part B 101 Manual
Download this 240 page manuel produced by National Government Services as an infiormation reference for providers.