Allied Health Professional Sample Clauses

Allied Health Professional. A person or entity other than a Hospital, Doctor of Medicine, or Doctor of Osteopathy who is licensed by the appropriate state agency, where required, or approved by Us to give Covered Services. For this Plan, Allied Health Professional includes dentists, psychologists, certified nurse practitioners, optometrists, pharmacists, chiropractors, podiatrists, Physician’s assistants, registered nurse first assistants, advanced practice registered nurses, licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and any other health professional as state law mandates for specified services, if We approve them to give Covered Services. Allied Provider – Any Allied Health Facility or Allied Health Professional. Allowable Charge – Either the billed charge or the amount We establish or negotiate as the most We will pay for services covered under this Plan, whichever is less. Ambulance Service – Transportation by a specially designed and specially equipped vehicle that is used only to transport sick and injured people.
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Allied Health Professional. Level 1 (Graduate)
Allied Health Professional. Level 2 (Senior)
Allied Health Professional. Level 3 Team Leader
Allied Health Professional. Multi-disciplinary Team Coordinator (MTC)
Allied Health Professional. A licensed or New York State authorized provider of healthcare that is not a Physician.
Allied Health Professional. A Grade 1 Allied Health Professional works under the general direction and support of more experienced Health Professionals, which may include but are not limited to Grade 2, 3 or 4 Allied Health Professionals, who may not always be working at the health facility. Work is initially performed with professional support by a more experienced professionals, however, this support is expected to reduce as post-graduation experience increases. An experienced Grade 1 Allied Health Professional can contribute to outcomes requiring multi-disciplinary team input and assist with complex problem solving either independently or under the guidance of more experienced Allied Health Professionals if required. This may require the exercise of professional judgment through the selection and application of procedures, methods and standards, and may be supported by guidance from experienced professionals. Employees at this level may operate individually or as a member of a multi-disciplinary team within a work area. Positions at this level generally have no supervisory responsibilities other than with assistant allied health employees. Grade 1 Allied Health Professionals may be required to perform clinical education duties in relation to students of their discipline, with the assistance of more experienced Professionals when required. Such duties include responsibility for feedback and assessment of students in line with university requirements. Duties and skills: (i) Positions at this level may involve an Employee performing a range of activities including the analysis and interpretation of findings as they relate to the elements of the work. They could also include the preparation of reports incorporating recommendations on basic operations, and specific client or service outcome reports. (ii) Employees at this level perform non-repetitive tasks governed by established procedures, specific guidelines and standardised instructions. (iii) Employees will work in an ongoing way to maintain their own professional expertise and to improve their skills. Classification Description Grade 2 Allied Health Professional A Grade 2 Allied Health Professional would usually have at least 5 years of full-time professional experience. In addition to responsibilities of a Grade 1 Allied Health Professional, a Grade 2 Allied Health Professional will independently undertake both routine and more complex clinical practice with limited professional supervision. Characteristics of the work:
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Allied Health Professional. To the extent that the physician utilizes any Allied Health Professional in his or her practice, the Physician represents and warrants to the PHO that said Allied Health Professionals are licensed and/or certified as required by law, that they will not engage in any activity that goes beyond the scope of their license or certification, and that they are competent to perform their duties. The Allied Health Professionals must have a Collaborative Agreement with an FPHO physician, and perform their functions within the scope of their Collaborative Agreement. The Physician shall cooperate with the PHO and Payors with respect to credentialing Allied Health Professionals. The Physician shall remain responsible for the acts and omissions of any Allied Health Professionals employed by the Physician or performing services within the Physician’s practice and shall indemnify and hold the PHO harmless for any liability arising out of the same.

Related to Allied Health Professional

  • Extended Health Care The Hospital shall contribute on behalf of each eligible employee seventy-five percent (75%) of the billed premium under the Extended Health Care Plan (Liberty Health $15-25 deductible plan including hearing aids with a maximum of $300.00 per person and vision care with a maximum of $150.00 every 24 months per person, or its equivalent) provided the balance of the monthly premium is paid by employees through payroll deduction. Any Hospital currently paying more than 75% of the premium shall continue to do so. The drug formulary shall be as defined by Liberty Health Formulary Three.

  • Extended Health Plan (a) The Employer will pay 100% of the monthly premiums for the extended health care plan that will cover the employee, their spouse and dependent children, provided they are not enrolled in another plan.

  • Extended Health Care Plan (a) The Employer shall pay the monthly premium for regular employees entitled to coverage under a mutually acceptable Extended Health Care Plan.

  • Health Promotion and Health Education Both parties to this Agreement recognize the value and importance of health promotion and health education programs. Such programs can assist employees and their dependents to maintain and enhance their health, and to make appropriate use of the health care system. To work toward these goals:

  • EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE 233. Pursuant to the Charter, the City contributes whatever rate is applicable per month directly into the City Health Service System for each employee who is a member of the Health Service System. Subsequent City contributions will be set pursuant to the Charter.

  • Health Promotion Effective January 1, 2014, the Employer shall provide a voluntary employee incentive program that offers taxable cash payments not to exceed $300 per employee per calendar year to employees who participate in health promotion activities and programs offered by the Employer. The Employer shall establish the specifics of the programs through the Health Benefit Committee. This provision shall expire on June 30, 2015 unless mutually agreed otherwise by the parties. All approved vendors contracted with the health plan administrator shall be permitted to provide services on state premises for employees.

  • HEALTH PROGRAM 3701 Health examinations required by the Employer shall be provided by the Employer and shall be at the expense of the Employer. 3702 Time off without loss of regular pay shall be allowed at a time determined by the Employer for such medical examinations and laboratory tests, provided that these are performed on the Employer’s premises, or at a facility designated by the Employer. 3703 With the approval of the Employer, a nurse may choose to be examined by a physician of her/his own choice, at her/his own expense, as long as the Employer receives a statement as to the fitness of the nurse from the physician. 3704 Time off for medical and dental examinations and/or treatments may be granted and such time off, including necessary travel time, shall be chargeable against accumulated income protection benefits.

  • Continuing Professional Development The Official Agency shall provide appropriate training for staff performing official controls, enabling them to undertake their duties competently and to carry out official controls in a consistent manner, as per legislative requirements. The Official Agency shall identify training needs for staff performing official controls and ensure that staff carrying out official controls are kept up to date in their area of competence and develop specialised expertise, in partnership with the Authority and other Local Authorities. While the provision of training is the primary responsibility of the Official Agency, the Authority may provide training interventions where the Official Agency has highlighted areas where training is required. The Authority will endeavour to facilitate networking and collaboration with other Official Agencies to assist in improving knowledge in such areas. The Authority will provide e-learning resources and training for official control staff so as to promote a consistent understanding and application of new legislation, guidance or procedures, as appropriate. The Official Agency shall support participants in using e-learning resources, disseminating knowledge or skills acquired and encourage the application of learning gained through the Authority’s training in official control activities. The Official Agency shall ensure that contractors used in the performance of the Service Contract provide evidence of Continuous Professional Development and Compliance with this section. Where staff from the Official Agency need to travel outside the Official Agency functional area to attend training courses/meetings, this shall be facilitated by the Official Agency. The Official Agency in partnership with the Authority shall develop and implement training programmes for all staff engaged in the performance of the Service Contract. Where staff have participated in Better Training for Safer Food (BTSF) the training content shall be disseminated to relevant staff/contractors in the Official Agency and other local authorities in partnership with the Authority.

  • Behavioral Health Behavioral health services, with the exception of Medicaid Rehabilitation Option (MRO) and 1915(i) services, are a covered benefit under the Hoosier Healthwise program. The Contractor shall be responsible for managing and reimbursing all such services in accordance with the requirements in this section. In furnishing behavioral health benefits, including any applicable utilization restrictions, the Contractor shall comply with the Mental Health Parity and Additions Equity Act (MHPAEA). This includes, but is not limited to:  Ensuring medical management techniques applied to mental health or substance use disorder benefits are comparable to and applied no more stringently than the medical management techniques that are applied to medical and surgical benefits.  Ensuring compliance with MHPAEA for any benefits offered by the Contractor to members beyond those otherwise specified in this Scope of Work.  Making the criteria for medical necessity determinations for mental health or substance use disorder benefits available to any current or potential members, or contracting provider upon request.  Providing the reason for any denial of reimbursement or payment with respect to mental health or substance use disorder benefits to members.  Providing out-of-network coverage for mental health or substance use disorder benefits when made available for medical and surgical benefits. The Contractor shall assure that behavioral health services are integrated with physical care services, and that behavioral health services are provided as part of the treatment continuum of care. The Contractor shall develop protocols to:  Provide care that addresses the needs of members in an integrated way, with attention to the physical health and chronic disease contributions to behavioral health;  Provide a written plan and evidence of ongoing, increased communication between the PMP, the Contractor and the behavioral health care provider; and  Coordinate management of utilization of behavioral health care services with MRO and 1915(i) services and services for physical health.

  • Training and Professional Development C. Maintain written program procedures covering these six (6) core activities. All procedures shall be consistent with the requirements of this Contract.

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