Healthcare Risk Management
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OIG opinion supports remote monitoring
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$26 million settlement holds lessons for risk managers
Shands Healthcare in Florida will pay $26 million to settle allegations of false claims. A contractor first accused the provider of defrauding Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal healthcare programs. -
Internal investigations can be best fraud defense
Internal investigations offer the best way to detect and prevent fraud, determine its scope, and defend government investigations. Learning the scope of the problem as early as possible affords the best opportunity to prevent or limit damages. -
LRC: Negligent placement of patient in room with psychotic patient leads to $6 million verdict
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Salespeople in operating room pose risks, require vetting and guidelines
Hospitals are taking a stricter approach to allowing salespeople in the operating room (OR) during surgery. Other vendors also pose risks if not properly vetted and their actions at the hospital aren't limited. -
LRC: 81-year-old woman’s fall from bed after surgery results in $3.5 million verdict
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San Francisco hospital and mayor promise action after missing patient dies
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Default values in electronic health records pose patient safety and liability risks
Default values that are programmed into electronic health records (EHRs) and computerized physician order entry (CPOE) systems can threaten patient safety. They can result in patients being administered wrong doses of medicine and other errors. -
Satisfaction surveys can improve patient safety
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TJC concerned about retained objects in surgery