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Many Hospital Websites Lack Information on Clinical Ethics Consultation Services
Many patients and family members, and even some clinicians, are unaware of the basics of what ethicists do or even how to contact them. However, many ethics services do not post any information at all on their institutional websites, a recent study found.
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CrowdStrike Crisis Leaves Lessons for Healthcare
The CrowdStrike debacle affected many health systems and hospitals, shutting down critical systems and forcing many to delay or cancel procedures.
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Changes to Substance Abuse Disorder Records Rules
Health and Human Services recently made changes to the confidentiality of substance use disorder records, providing that Part 2 violations now will be subject to both criminal and civil penalties.
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Supreme Court Ruling Could Be ‘Sea Change’ for Healthcare
The Supreme Court ruling reversing the earlier Chevron determination giving deference to federal agencies to interpret rules will have a significant impact on the healthcare industry, but the effects will not come all at once.
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Chevron Ruling Will Bring Uncertainty to Healthcare Compliance
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling sharply reducing the power of federal agencies to interpret the laws they administer might produce major changes in healthcare compliance in the coming years.
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Texas Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Medical Malpractice Plaintiff’s Complaint for Failure To Observe Procedural Requirements
Recently, a Texas appellate court affirmed the dismissal of a plaintiff’s medical malpractice action after she failed to comply with Texas procedural rules.
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Important Lessons for Medical Providers from Case Against Surgical Device Manufacturer Accused of Faulty Design
A federal court in Florida recently allowed claims to proceed against a surgical device company after the death of a patient whose doctor used the instrument on her during the surgery. The plaintiff, diagnosed with colon cancer, filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the device, claiming that the injury resulted from a defect in the device’s insulation.
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Hospital Terminates Employees for Allowing Another To Do Their Jobs
A Boston hospital recently announced that it terminated two employees over a privacy breach after an investigation determined that they allowed a third person, not an employee of the hospital, to perform some of their job duties. That person might have accessed patient protected health information, the hospital said.
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Unique Identifier Rule Can Be Confusing
HIPAA’s Unique Identifier Rule mandates the use of standardized codes to provide unique identification of healthcare organizations, employees, and patients in an effort to enhance efficiency and security. The requirements and use of the codes can be confusing.
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Respond to HIPAA Complaints with Planned Process
Healthcare organizations should have a formal process in place for responding to HIPAA complaints to avoid having significant problems slip through the cracks and possibly result in penalties.