Ever since the Harvey Weinstein scandal broke in 2017, there’s been new (and well-deserved) attention placed on sexual harassment, and healthcare organizations are no exception. The industry is rife with examples.
The 10-year legal battle between a Cleveland Clinic urologist and his patient came to an end this week. Retired Air Force Colonel David Antoon agreed to pay $100 to settle with his former urologist, Jihad Kaouk, MD. Prior to the settlement, Antoon faced felony charges for sending emails to Kaouk...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 27, Issue 7
Earlier this year there was some confusion over CMS’ texting policies. The agency later confirmed that providers are allowed to text patient health information (PHI) using a secure messaging app. However, texting medical orders is still forbidden.
Chris Apgar, CISSP, is...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 27, Issue 7
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana (the “Court”) found a hospital committed copyright infringement against a credentialing firm by using, reproducing, and distributing the firm’s credentialing documents.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 27, Issue 6