Due to a lack of clear guidance on the issue and the risk of disposing of something they may need to reference later, many medical staffs choose to keep every record that has ever made its way to the medical staff services department. But is this best practice?
Most healthcare facilities and health plans require medical malpractice insurance coverage. There are two types of medical professional liability insurance policies available.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 31, Issue 8
A New York hospital being sued after one of its physicians was convicted of sexually assaulting several patients can’t use the state’s peer review privilege or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to prevent one of the victims from discovering the identities of the...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 31, Issue 8
Good documentation has always been recognized as a way to reduce malpractice exposure. For years, healthcare professionals have heard that “if it is not documented, it was not done.” Clear documentation reduces liability exposure in a number of ways. Good communication can prevent medical errors...
Patients are increasingly concerned about eroding security and the confidentiality of personal health information in digital form, according to a survey recently authorized by the American Medical Association (AMA).
