Risk Management GEM (Volume I): Ask MPIE: When are Physicians Required to Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect?
Recently a call came into MPIE’s risk management hotline about mandatory reporting requirements for suspected child abuse in Michigan. After reviewing the physician’s situation, we advised the physician and provided resources and links to help meet legal requirements. As a service to all MPIE providers, we take this opportunity to review aspects of mandatory reporting […]
MPIE E-NEWS: Telemedicine/Telehealth (Part 4)
The last article of the Telemedicine/Telehealth series will focus on Behavioral Health. The increased need for mental and behavioral health support during the COVID-19 pandemic pushed physicians and care teams to adapt quickly and implement more virtual health tools. These tools allowed providers to continue timely, high-quality care to their patients. Teletherapy services continue to see a dramatic increase in service use “as patients confront the stress of the pandemic and social crises.”