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Most Employers Ban Marijuana Entirely
When they have any choice at all, most employers opt to prohibit the use of marijuana no matter their state law.
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Cardholders May Be Protected
"Cardholders” — those who are legally allowed to use medical marijuana — should be handled carefully in states that specifically prohibit discrimination against them.
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Legal Marijuana Requires Reassessing Hospital Drug Policies
Changing state laws regarding marijuana are forcing healthcare providers to reconsider their policies on drug use by employees. Risk managers should review their policies in light of labor laws and patient safety.
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Jury Awards $10 Million for Wrongful Death of Newborn
A patient sued the hospital and physician, alleging their negligence caused the baby’s wrongful death.
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Untreated Blood Clot Leads to Leg Amputation and $25 Million Verdict
A patient received a $25 million verdict after losing left leg to amputation due to untreated blood clot.
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CMS Offers New Settlement for Billing Denials
CMS is offering a new settlement deal for disputed billing denials, offering 66 cents on the dollar in exchange for hospitals dropping their appeals.
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Caution: Fake HHS HIPAA Email Is Phishing Scam
The Office for Civil Rights has issued an alert warning healthcare providers about a phishing scam disguised as an official communication from the Department of Health and Human Services.
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UMass Settles HIPAA Violations After Malware Infection
A malware infection cost the University of Massachusetts Amherst $650,000 for potential HIPAA violations, and the school must comply with a corrective action plan.
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Radiology Practice Settles FCA Claims for $8 million
A radiology group in New York has agreed to pay $8 million to settle claims that it knowingly submitted false claims to Medicare and Medicaid.
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Understand Discovery Rule, How to Avoid its Effects
The discovery rule can determine whether a potentially costly malpractice case will proceed, so understanding how it works is important for risk managers.