Training Title:
Retired ~ Ethics IV Part B Managed Care

Clock Hours: 1.5

Objectives:
• Learn how to establish and maintain ethical and positive working relationships with managed care companies, on behalf of their client • Learn how to manage boundary issues in rural communities

Description:
There are many situations and traditions and practices in other forms of therapy in which certain boundaries are murky. There is a wide range of "boundary crossings" that are not violations and may be sensitive, sensible, and humane, and therefore justified and consistent with good care. The speakers in this program address when is these boundary crossings are negligence, justifying licensing sanctions and financial settlements, and when they are good care. The quality, ethical practice of putting patients first is important to stop problems before they start. The current climate for mental health providers presents unique issues for careful, protective consideration. Kathleen Desgranges, MSW, BCD has been very successful in communication with managed care companies. In the first of these two interviews, Ms. Desgranges discusses how to establish positive working relationships with managed care companies. In the second interview, an update, Ms. Desgranges discusses the most current, more relaxed trends of managed care.

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