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...Read More »
Most healthcare facilities and health plans require medical malpractice insurance coverage. There are two types of medical professional liability...Read More »
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...Read More »
Good documentation has always been recognized as a way to reduce malpractice exposure. For years, healthcare professionals have heard that “if it...Read More »
Patients are increasingly concerned about eroding security and the confidentiality of personal health information in digital form, according to a...Read More »
Use the July 11 CMS memo reminding hospitals of their obligations under the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) as a...Read More »
On June 1, a disgruntled patient allegedly shot his back surgeon, another doctor, a receptionist, and a nurse before killing himself at St....Read More »
Transparency involves open and honest communication in an effort to be accountable. In healthcare, transparency can strengthen patients’ trust in...Read More »