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Most data breaches tied to theft
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Avoid disclosure: Just the facts, ma’am
With plaintiffs getting their hands on more and more documents that previously were off limits, the best way to avoid that danger is to be strict about separating fact and opinion. -
Plaintiffs obtaining more records that were previously thought safe
Plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases and other healthcare litigation continue to win access to risk management documents long considered privileged, including handwritten notes made in the course of an investigation. This dangerous trend means that risk managers should reassess their habits on document creation to avoid showing all their cards to the other side. -
Hackers grab 4.5 million patient IDs from system
A Tennessee-based health system is learning the hard way that protecting patient data is a never-ending job. -
Targeted interventions reduce med mal costs
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Criminal charges for hospital execs in Georgia whistleblower case
A whistleblowers allegations have sparked a wide-reaching investigation of alleged fraud by four hospitals in Georgia, and two executives have pleaded guilty to conspiracy. -
Silver lining with increased disclosure?
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Family members awarded $16.7 million after radiologist missed evidence of lung cancer
Misdiagnosis is a surprisingly common occurrence, and it is the leading source of successful medical malpractice claims. Radiology misreads (such as in this case) are classic and problematic. There is often subjectivity involved that can make litigation defense difficult. -
ED Management - Full November 1, 2014 Issue in PDF
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Influx of patients with asthma- like symptoms strains resources in many pediatric EDs
An outbreak of a rarely seen virus in the United States is spiking volumes at pediatric EDs across the country, with children typically presenting with asthma-like symptoms.