Commentary|Videos|June 20, 2024
How to increase the power of your individual and group disability programs
Author(s)Paul Cella, John Gallagher
An expert discussion on what physicians need to know about individual and group disability plans.
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Expert speakers:
Paul Cella
Managing Principal
KeyArx Group
John Gallagher
CEO
Leaguemed
This session will explore the potential impact of disability-related healthcare interactions on group disability insurance claims. We'll delve into CPT code coverage for such interactions and how they might influence life audits conducted by insurance companies.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different types of disability interactions that might occur with healthcare providers.
- Examine the potential impact of disability interactions on group disability insurance claims.
- Determine if specific disability interactions trigger life audits by insurance companies.
This session is sponsored by Leaguemed and Medical Economics.
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