by Jeanmarie Traversi
By now, most of our readers know that Bexar County Medical Society Staffing Services is the place to come for your medical staffing needs. From receptionists to nurses to specialized medical technicians, BCMS Staffing Services has been filling the bill for 25 years.
What some of you may not know is that BCMS Staffing Services also is the place to come to find the perfect Physician’s Assistant for your practice.
Are you considering adding a PA to your medical practice? Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about PA’s.
Q. If I hire a PA for my practice, can I be reimbursed for their services?
A. Absolutely. Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and many other insurance programs recognize and reimburse physician practices for billing for most of the same
procedures that would be billable if they were services provided by a physician. Federal programs reimburse at approximately 85 percent of the usual physician reimbursement.
Q. Can PA’s write prescriptions?
A. Yes. In Texas, PA’s may write CIII-V meds after registering with the state DPS and DEA.
Q. How can adding a PA enhance my
medical practice?
A. Having a PA join a medical practice allows physicians to increase their patient load without increasing their work. Initially, a physician might have a new PA see overflow patients and do routine follow-ups in consultation with the MD. As the PA becomes acclimated to the physician’s practice, they can see a whole range of patients —still under the physician’s supervision — so the practice can flourish without exhausting the physician.
Q. How can I find a qualified PA with the least amount of hassle?
A. That’s easy. Call BCMS Staffing Services and let us get the ball rolling by finding you applicants who are carefully screened, with thorough background checks and all references checked and confirmed. Call us at (210) 301-4362 today!
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