Syllabus

1. The Concept of Medical Necessity
   • Definitions and uses by insurance
   • The importance of good clinical assessment
   • Documentation via the “Clinical Loop”
2. Insurance and Client Access
   • What “informed consent” really means
   • Common myths and mistakes
   • The progress dilemma
3. How to self-audit client files
   • Red flags for audits
   • Important criteria to include
   • Exercise: Review a note using a sample audit form