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Joint Commission report shows gains in safety
Like most risk managers, you've probably been pushing extra hard to improve safety over the last few years, and The Joint Commission says all the hard work is paying off. -
Settlements affect care for homeless, uninsured
Two recent settlements could have an impact on how health providers do business. In the first case, two Illinois hospital systems have agreed to settle lawsuits alleging that they overcharged thousands of uninsured patients and provided inadequate financial assistance. -
Wake Forest revamps after two copter crashes
The air ambulance program at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC, goes beyond the minimum requirements in an effort to make its medical helicopters as safe as they can be. -
Patient compliance, test results are problematic
The struggling economy makes William J. Spratt, JD, a health care attorney with K&L Gates in Miami, worry about the effect on health care providers. -
ONC: Electronic health records improve patient safety
Electronic health records (EHRs) can improve patient safety, raise care quality, and reduce potentially serious medical errors, according to a statement from the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for healthcare technology. -
How to customize HIPAA training
Whether you use an outside consultant or do it yourself, training staff in Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance should be customized to your own needs and situation. Consider this advice on how to provide the training that is right for your organization.
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Legal Review &Commentary: Medical records: To have and to hold? Or to release when told?
News: A female hospital patient accused a male patient of sexually assaulting her. She brought a civil action against the health care providers and criminal suit against the other patient. -
Report: Expect 40 serious errors daily
Potentially deadly medication errors are so common that a typical 300-bed hospital experiences 40 every day, according to a new report. -
JCAHO warns of bedrail-related entrapment
Since 1995, the Joint Commission has received reports of seven deaths or injuries related to bedrails, leading the accrediting body to issue a warning about this hazard. -
Top of the tips: Prove that your program is low risk
When it comes time to meet with the underwriter and insurance broker, your risk management program is in the spotlight. How you perform could make the difference in whether your organization receives favorable terms from the insurer. So where in the world do you start?