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Emergency Preparedness Guide Released

An insurer has released a whitepaper intended to help healthcare organizations better prepare for and respond to disasters.

Tips for Maximizing Workers’ Compensation Strategies

The healthcare industry is improving how it handles workers’ compensation cases and the related liability, but many organizations could improve.

Overdose Prevention Act Would Ease the Way for Sharing of Substance Use Disorder Info

A bill making its way through Congress could address current problems with how information on mental health and substance use disorders is shared among healthcare providers.

Social Media and Young Nurses Could Be Bad Combination

Young nurses are at a higher risk of misusing social media. Their online actions can lead to liability for themselves and their employers.

Coding Issues Carry Major Liability, Compliance Risks

Liability issues related to coding can be significant and require the attention of the risk manager. Know and monitor the top issues of concern.

Patient Demand for White Caregivers Prompts Lawsuit

Six nursing assistants are suing a healthcare facility for allegedly catering to patient demands for only white caregivers. Dealing with such requests requires adherence to clear policies.

Legal Case Shows Risk of Improper Patient Info Disclosure

An ongoing legal case illustrates the risk healthcare providers face when they do not properly safeguard patient data and make it available to third parties without consent, even when complying with a subpoena.

OCR Concerned About HIPAA Contingency Plans

The HHS Office for Civil Rights recently urged healthcare organizations to develop contingency plans for crises that could compromise protected health information covered under HIPAA.