Safety

How to talk with patients about vaccine concerns.

Physicians’ professional liability has been heightened by both the pandemic and the significant disinformation and politicization surrounding vaccines and various unsafe treatment and prevention methods

In part 5 of our look at malpractice asset protection strategies, we cover the basics every physician must know about medical malpractice insurance.

Telehealth services, contactless waiting rooms, and pre-visit patient intake are all new procedures facilities across the country have had to adopt.

Despite the PREP Act’s broad immunity coverage, plaintiffs’ attorneys have already been filing complaints in many jurisdictions.

Memorial Day begins the “100 Deadliest Days”.

The pandemic has placed greater burdens on physicians, providers, and staff.

While the healthcare sector’s initial call to postpone elective care procedures was understandable at the time, it was never meant to develop into a long-term policy.

Two recent enforcement actions and answers to a common question of workplace privacy requirements in light of COVID-19.

Prescribers, pharmacists, and payers can use new opioid rules as an opportunity to expand medication access and patient education about the lifesaver.

Getting the right income protection insurance takes a considerable weight off your shoulders, allowing you to focus on what matters most—healing others.

Best practices to follow to meet regulatory requirements and improve patient care.

Two hot-topic developments in cybersecurity and government procurement.

Working from home can lead to casual conduct, posing compliance risks for your organization.

87 percent of patients surveyed by MGMA said safety was the number one reason they are reluctant to visit doctors' offices.

For practices that have been slow to adopt new technologies, the stakes are much greater as the urgency to get up to speed is intensifying.

Teleworking and telehealth have opened more doors for cybercriminals due to a lack of technical, administrative, and physical safeguards.

Apply lessons from this discipline to create safer care environments for your patients.

Healthcare facilities and medical waste disposal companies are following strict in-house guidelines, as well as federal and state regulations, to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

What physicians need to know about these new tests this season.

A guide for physicians from one doctor’s personal experiences.

Ensure compliance with state and federal laws before offering wellness services to remedy COVID complications.

Stay vigilant about schemes and submissions of false claims.

Protecting the investment you’ve made in your career and your ability to earn income is essential.

Prescribing CBD oil still is relatively unexplored territory for physicians in terms of legal liability. But medical boards want clarity.

Employers should continue to enforce all recommended COVID precautions within the practice and remain vigilant of changes in state and federal laws.

Elective surgeries are the lifeblood of hospitals and health systems, accounting for 60% of total hospital revenue.

Not all PPE materials are created equal and composition will change how you use this equipment in your workplace.

To avoid potential conflict, patients should be provided advance notice of your policy to avoid surprise and embarrassment.

Mask policies that may increase compliance and reduce risk and conflict.