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FTC Investigations Could Bring Unwanted Scrutiny to Hospitals
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether hospitals and health systems violated antitrust laws through contracts with payers. Assess your risk before the government investigates.
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Establish Expectations, Communication With Outside Counsel
A hospital is best served when in-house counsel work closely with outside counsel. In-house counsel can provide background information and assistance, as they are the most knowledgeable about the hospital’s structure, policies and procedures, culture, and personalities.
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Outside Counsel Can Be the Right Choice, but Know When
Outside counsel can be an important resource for hospitals and health systems, but knowing when it is right to bring in someone can be difficult.
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Hospital Cited for Recording Psych Patient in ED
A Minnesota hospital violated patient privacy by recording patients without their knowledge or consent during psychiatric evaluations in the ED, according to a CMS investigation.
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Hefty HIPAA Penalties for Allowing TV Cameras in Hospitals
OCR has reaffirmed its position on television film crews in clinical care areas, issuing substantial fines on three hospitals that OCR says violated HIPAA by disclosing PHI to a broadcast news organization.
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Operational Issues Often Hamper Access to Patient Records
Research continues to show that patients are denied access to medical records because of HIPAA-related restrictions and processes.
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Delayed Laboratory Analysis Results in Permanent Paralysis and $44.5 Million Verdict
This case serves as an example to physicians and medical providers that ordering medical tests is not a matter of order and forget.
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Hospital Liable for Technicians’ Treatment Resulting in Child’s Hypoxia
Hospitals must assure that the medical staff oversees the rules, regulations, and policies that delineate who can do what, under which circumstances and under what level of supervision.
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Did ED Fail to Give Appropriate Discharge Instructions?
An ED patient was prescribed antibiotics but never filled the prescription. A few days later, the patient returned to the ED, septic. The patient sued, alleging that the EP should have admitted the patient for further evaluation.
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Sexual Harassment Is a Serious Issue in Healthcare Settings
Sexual harassment occurs more frequently in healthcare settings than risk managers might imagine, and the potential liability can be significant.