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Health care records are a "treasure trove of information" for identity thieves because they typically contain more detailed personal information on people than could be found in any other business, ...
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Salary levels appear to be holding steady for risk managers after a slight increase the previous year, according to the results of this year's Healthcare Risk Management Salary Survey.
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Basic principles need to be incorporated in all rules, regulations, or laws pertaining to personal health information (PHI) if it is expected to flow across organizational boundaries through the nationwide health information network.
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More than 90 health care organizations have come together to develop and implement operating rules for electronically exchanging eligibility and benefits information to make it easier for physicians and other health professionals to verify patient insurance information.
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The deaths of three newborn infants at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis is once again putting a spotlight on the role human error can play in adverse events.
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Risk managers should consider whether errors and omission (E&O) or directors and officers (D&O) coverage is right for the organization's executives ...
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Laws and liability will vary according to your state, but California, for instance, has enacted a security breach notification law that imposes responsibilities on the part of health care entities beyond those established by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
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When risk managers encourage full disclosure after an adverse event, one of the most common barriers is the physician's fear of being reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB).
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Risk managers who want to advance in their careers may need to continually improve their skill sets and focus more on data management, according to leaders in the field.
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A man underwent a series of tests after experiencing shortness of breath and pain in his chest. While the cardiologist reviewed the results of the tests, the man again began to experience shortness of breath and weakness in his legs.