Dr. Meghan Marcum To Speak At The American Psychological Association in Washington

SAN CLEMENTE, CA, August 06, 2011 (Press-News.org) Sovereign Health of California's Associate Clinical Director, Dr. Meghan Marcum, will be giving a presentation at the American Psychological Association in Washington D.C. on August 7th. Her discourse, called "Navigating Managed Care: Clinical Documentation and Medical Necessity", is a summary of how to successfully run a treatment center - a guide for clinicians and practitioners.

In the behavioral healthcare realm, accepting patients who have private insurance is becoming increasingly important. Dr. Marcum will discuss the benefits of accepting insurance for payment, managed care guidelines, clinical documentation and compliance, medical necessity criteria, and give a resource list for providers. According to Dr. Marcum, participation with insurance panels can provide a stream of referrals to one's practice or treatment facility, and the increased use of the internet helps clients and families locate providers with greater efficiency. She goes further, explaining that in order for treatment centers to be reimbursed, they must provide documented proof that "medication is used where indicated, substance abuse and general medical evaluations are conducted, community support resources are included, and providers are licensed."

In order to contact or set up an interview with Dr. Marcum, email m.langewiesche@sovhealth.com
http://www.sovcal.com

Sovereign Health of California Treatment Center is Southern California's premier treatment facility, offering behavioral health treatment and supervision. Sovereign Health specializes in holistic and evidenced-based treatment interventions with customized living accommodations depending on the appropriate level of care. The multi-disciplinary staff offers specialized care to patients who struggle with mental health disorders and/or chemical and alcohol dependency. Highly recognized credentials by The Joint Commission and California State of Alcohol and Drug Programs indicate the best-practice standards of patient care and treatment. A full team of medical and behavioral health professionals drive the program content with successful outcomes.