Who can self-report to the IPHP?The IPHP works with physicians (MD/DO), acupuncturists, and genetic counselors. These are the professions regulated by the Iowa Board of Medicine. Other healthcare professionals such as nurses, dentists, physician assistants, chiropractors, pharmacists, podiatrists, and behavioral health professionals should contact the equivalent program operated by their regulatory board, How does drug and alcohol testing work?The IPHP uses a third-party administrator to facilitate random drug testing. If testing is needed, you will be asked to enroll in their system and then check in daily to see if you are selected for a test. We utilize a variety of testing methods. Testing is expected to be completed on the same day that you are selected., Is there a cost to participate in the IPHP?There is no cost to participate in the IPHP. However, you are responsible for the cost of evaluations, appointments, treatment, testing, etc. Check with your insurance provider to see what expenses they will cover., What if my therapist recommends a decrease in therapy sessions, but my contract states I must go weekly?If your provider recommends a change in services, they should notify the IPHP or note this in their quarterly report. Your contract will be updated to reflect the new/current treatment recommendations. , Can I still practice medicine while in the IPHP?Yes. The purpose of the program is to monitor physicians so they can continue practicing medicine with safeguards in place to keep themselves and their patients safe. The IPHP may place restrictions on a physician’s practice or request that they stop practicing if there is a concern about the physician’s fitness for duty. These actions are typically based on recommendations from treatment providers or on a physician’s lack of follow-through with treatment requirements. For example, if a physician self-reports to the IPHP that they were under the influence at work, the IPHP will ask them to stop practicing until a determination can be made about their fitness for duty. , Can I move to another state while in the IPHP?Yes. If you are currently in the program and are relocating to another state, you should self-report to that state physician health program (PHP), so they can determine if involvement in their program is needed. If involvement is recommended by that state, the IPHP will work with that PHP to determine who will be the primary monitor. Typically, the state in which the physician is practicing becomes the primary monitor and will provide updates to the other state PHP to reduce duplication of efforts for the physician and providers. , Are all monitoring contracts the same?There are some aspects of the contract that are the same for all participants, such as submitting quarterly reports, but treatment requirements are based on each individual’s needs. The length of monitoring depends on the individual’s diagnosis and can be between 12 and 60 months.

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Who can self-report to the IPHP?The IPHP works with physicians (MD/DO), acupuncturists, and genetic counselors. These are the professions regulated by the Iowa Board of Medicine. Other healthcare professionals such as nurses, dentists, physician assistants, chiropractors, pharmacists, podiatrists, and behavioral health professionals should contact the equivalent program operated by their regulatory board,  How does drug and alcohol testing work?The IPHP uses a third-party administrator to facilitate random drug testing. If testing is needed, you will be asked to enroll in their system and then check in daily to see if you are selected for a test. We utilize a variety of testing methods. Testing is expected to be completed on the same day that you are selected.,  Is there a cost to participate in the IPHP?There is no cost to participate in the IPHP. However, you are responsible for the cost of evaluations, appointments, treatment, testing, etc. Check with your insurance provider to see what expenses they will cover.,  What if my therapist recommends a decrease in therapy sessions, but my contract states I must go weekly?If your provider recommends a change in services, they should notify the IPHP or note this in their quarterly report. Your contract will be updated to reflect the new/current treatment recommendations. ,  Can I still practice medicine while in the IPHP?Yes. The purpose of the program is to monitor physicians so they can continue practicing medicine with safeguards in place to keep themselves and their patients safe. The IPHP may place restrictions on a physician’s practice or request that they stop practicing if there is a concern about the physician’s fitness for duty. These actions are typically based on recommendations from treatment providers or on a physician’s lack of follow-through with treatment requirements. For example, if a physician self-reports to the IPHP that they were under the influence at work, the IPHP will ask them to stop practicing until a determination can be made about their fitness for duty. ,  Can I move to another state while in the IPHP?Yes. If you are currently in the program and are relocating to another state, you should self-report to that state physician health program (PHP), so they can determine if involvement in their program is needed. If involvement is recommended by that state, the IPHP will work with that PHP to determine who will be the primary monitor. Typically, the state in which the physician is practicing becomes the primary monitor and will provide updates to the other state PHP to reduce duplication of efforts for the physician and providers.  ,  Are all monitoring contracts the same?There are some aspects of the contract that are the same for all participants, such as submitting quarterly reports, but treatment requirements are based on each individual’s needs. The length of monitoring depends on the individual’s diagnosis and can be between 12 and 60 months.

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Who can self-report to the IPHP?The IPHP works with physicians (MD/DO), acupuncturists, and genetic counselors. These are the professions regulated by the Iowa Board of Medicine. Other healthcare professionals such as nurses, dentists, physician assistants, chiropractors, pharmacists, podiatrists, and behavioral health professionals should contact the equivalent program operated by their regulatory board,  How does drug and alcohol testing work?The IPHP uses a third-party administrator to facilitate random drug testing. If testing is needed, you will be asked to enroll in their system and then check in daily to see if you are selected for a test. We utilize a variety of testing methods. Testing is expected to be completed on the same day that you are selected.,  Is there a cost to participate in the IPHP?There is no cost to participate in the IPHP. However, you are responsible for the cost of evaluations, appointments, treatment, testing, etc. Check with your insurance provider to see what expenses they will cover.,  What if my therapist recommends a decrease in therapy sessions, but my contract states I must go weekly?If your provider recommends a change in services, they should notify the IPHP or note this in their quarterly report. Your contract will be updated to reflect the new/current treatment recommendations. ,  Can I still practice medicine while in the IPHP?Yes. The purpose of the program is to monitor physicians so they can continue practicing medicine with safeguards in place to keep themselves and their patients safe. The IPHP may place restrictions on a physician’s practice or request that they stop practicing if there is a concern about the physician’s fitness for duty. These actions are typically based on recommendations from treatment providers or on a physician’s lack of follow-through with treatment requirements. For example, if a physician self-reports to the IPHP that they were under the influence at work, the IPHP will ask them to stop practicing until a determination can be made about their fitness for duty. ,  Can I move to another state while in the IPHP?Yes. If you are currently in the program and are relocating to another state, you should self-report to that state physician health program (PHP), so they can determine if involvement in their program is needed. If involvement is recommended by that state, the IPHP will work with that PHP to determine who will be the primary monitor. Typically, the state in which the physician is practicing becomes the primary monitor and will provide updates to the other state PHP to reduce duplication of efforts for the physician and providers.  ,  Are all monitoring contracts the same?There are some aspects of the contract that are the same for all participants, such as submitting quarterly reports, but treatment requirements are based on each individual’s needs. The length of monitoring depends on the individual’s diagnosis and can be between 12 and 60 months.

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