Medical Review Officer Online Course with Live Discussion (Includes Digital Syllabus)-2020 Online Tab 13

2020 Online Tab 13 - MRO Syllabus

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The content from the document is a syllabus for a presentation on the business and legal aspects of MRO practice. The presentation covers various topics including the types of MRO practice, establishing a practice, legal liabilities and issues, marketing MRO services, contractual agreements, and the MROCC Code of Ethics. <br /><br />Types of MRO practice include employer in-house MROs, occupational health clinics, small independent MROs, comprehensive occupational health service providers, and large MRO specialty organizations. Establishing a practice involves determining the range of services to offer, training and credentialing staff, recordkeeping and confidentiality, software systems, financial matters, liability and insurance, and other considerations. <br /><br />The presentation also covers staff training and credentialing for collectors, MROs, SAPs, and MRO assistants/team members. It discusses the interactions with other professionals such as SAPs, treating physicians, and pharmacists, as well as recordkeeping requirements and confidentiality under HIPAA. <br /><br />The presentation includes information on software needs, quality assurance, and pricing methods for MRO services. It also discusses the liabilities and legal issues that MROs need to be aware of, including their duty to the employer and compliance with federal and state laws. Liability insurance, marketing strategies, and issues to clarify with employers are also addressed. <br /><br />Rounding up the presentation are sections on contractual agreements, the MROCC Code of Ethics, and final considerations such as arranging cross coverage and expert testimony. Additional resources include a book on legal issues facing the MRO and a sample contract for MROs and employers provided by ACOEM.

Keywords

MRO practice

establishing a practice

legal liabilities

marketing MRO services

contractual agreements

MROCC Code of Ethics

recordkeeping and confidentiality

liability and insurance

staff training and credentialing

liabilities and legal issues