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OCR May Alter HIPAA Rules to Ease Compliance, Care Coordination
The healthcare industry has complained about the difficulty of complying with HIPAA since the law was enacted. Now, the HHS Office for Civil Rights is asking for suggestions on how to make HIPAA more manageable.
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Doctor Not Liable After Allegedly Concealing Outcome of Spinal Disc Surgery
Lessons from these events highlight the importance of corroboration, whether by a supporting colleague or staff, or by appropriate and thorough documentation.
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$32.5 Million Award Affirmed for Patient Who Suffered Permanent Injuries During Childbirth
This case demonstrates the important need for accurate medical records, and that the failure to provide them can constitute action below the applicable standard of care.
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DOJ Pursuing EHR Vendors for False Claims, Kickbacks
These cases should make risk managers more aware of the potential liability hospitals and health systems could face from using EHRs tied to fraud charges.
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Wrongful Delegation Can Happen Easily; Consequences Are Serious
Risk managers should educate nurses about the potential liability risks from wrongful delegation, which could threaten the nurse’s career and expose the hospital.
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Tough Topics Addressed in Educational Rounds
A Massachusetts hospital has found that interprofessional educational rounds can be an effective way to discuss adverse events and other topics that might be difficult for some clinicians to address openly in the normal course of their work.
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Evolution of Healthcare Industry Poses New and Ongoing Compliance Risks in 2019
The changing face of American healthcare is bringing new challenges for regulatory compliance. Value-based care is clashing with laws that were written to discourage fee-for-service fraud.
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Court Denies New Trial After Jury Exempts Doctor in Retained Object Case
Lessons from this case reveal the importance of proving or disproving causation, a critical element in any medical malpractice case.
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Obstetrician Liable For $1.75 Million Due to Permanent Brain Injuries to Infant During Delivery
This case focused on the use, or misuse, of a medical device: the vacuum extractor.
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Developing a Culture of Healthcare Safety Requires Multifaceted Approach
Improving the safety culture of a hospital or health system will require tackling challenges on several levels of the organizational structure.