In this episode, Danielle discusses the complexities of direct billing in private health care clinics in BC and Canada, emphasizing the importance of consent forms, understanding the differences between scope of practice and coverage, and the administrative burdens that come with direct billing. She highlights the legal and financial responsibilities of clinic owners, the necessity of being aware of audit terms from insurers, and encourages engagement from the community regarding their experiences and opinions on direct billing.

Chapters:

00:00 Understanding Direct Billing: A Personal Perspective

00:57 (1.) Scope of Practice vs. Scope of Coverage – What is the Difference?

07:41 (2.) Understanding Who is Responsible Financially and Legally in an Insurance Audit

08:25 (3.) Do You Have Consent Documented for Direct Billing?

18:56 (4.) Do you Have Administrative Capacity for Direct Billing?

23:25 (5.) Are you Familiar with Audit Terms for Insurers?

28:27 Balancing Risks and Benefits of Direct Billing

Keywords:

direct billing, consent forms, scope of practice, insurance audits, clinic management, administrative burden, patient communication, healthcare compliance, financial responsibility, insurance coverage, bc physiotherapy, clinic owner, bc physio, PABC, business of physiotherapy, physical therapy, business of physical therapy