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More than 90 health care organizations have come together to develop and implement operating rules for electronically exchanging eligibility and benefits information to make it easier for physicians and other health professionals to verify patient insurance information.
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The deaths of three newborn infants at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis is once again putting a spotlight on the role human error can play in adverse events.
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Risk managers should consider whether errors and omission (E&O) or directors and officers (D&O) coverage is right for the organization's executives ...
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Laws and liability will vary according to your state, but California, for instance, has enacted a security breach notification law that imposes responsibilities on the part of health care entities beyond those established by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
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When risk managers encourage full disclosure after an adverse event, one of the most common barriers is the physician's fear of being reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB).
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Risk managers who want to advance in their careers may need to continually improve their skill sets and focus more on data management, according to leaders in the field.
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A man underwent a series of tests after experiencing shortness of breath and pain in his chest. While the cardiologist reviewed the results of the tests, the man again began to experience shortness of breath and weakness in his legs.
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A woman undergoing a mammogram fainted and struck her head on the concrete floor, which caused her to suffer skull fractures, cerebral edema, and ultimately a stroke, brain damage, and paralysis.
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The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights has issued a decision tool for disclosures for emergency preparedness under HIPAA.
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A former employee of the Cleveland Clinic and Health Management Associates and her cousin have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Miami on charges of identity theft.