New York
The Physician Advocacy Program® offers physicians immediate access to their own legal defense team, led by experienced healthcare legal counsel and expert medical/legal reviews for members seeking advice regarding, and/or are subjected to a legal investigation.
Scope of Plan Coverage
- Telephone conferences with legal counsel concerning matters within the scope of the program.
- All in-person conferences with an attorney related to matters within the scope of the program will also be without cost to the enrolled physician.
- Full range of legal services (telephone consultations, written communication, preliminary hearings, interviews, settlement conferences, hearings, etc.) through all investigative stages of a disciplinary action.
Plan Enrollment Costs
The Physician Advocacy Program® provides members with the following cost-effective options:
Basic Program:
Office of Professional Medical Conduct
Cost: $295.00 per program year
Comprehensive Program:
- Office of Professional Medical Conduct
- Medical Quality Improvement Organization
- Office of Inspector General U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Office of Civil Rights (HIPAA)
Cost: $595.00 per program year
PREMIER Program:
In addition to the extensive coverage currently provided under the Comprehensive Plan, the Premier Level benefits include:
- Billing and Coding Assessment
- HIPAA/HITECH Compliance Assessment
- Estate Planning Consultation
Cost: $895.00 per program year
Additional Benefits
- A full 10% discount from the normal Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C. fee schedule for all legal services provided which fall beyond the scope of the PAP coverage.
- Access to the Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C. website and Legal Resources section.