Safety

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.

A brief overview of some of the key regulatory updates enacted during the pandemic, as well as new claim threats that physicians may face in the near future.

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.

Recommendations for every practice to consider.

Now that some states are beginning to open up public spaces, what should nursing homes and assisted living facilities do to mitigate their risk for lawsuits going forward?

Layers of specialty liability insurance are a vital part of your risk management and asset protection plans.

How a high-volume clinic opened during the pandemic by planning for three principal areas of importance.

Start planning as soon as possible, no matter the current status of your community.

Patients returning to the waiting room need reassurance-and rules. 

Your patients aren’t the only ones feeling uneasy coming back to a medical office during the coronavirus. 

Risks are evolving, here's how to keep your patients and employees safe.

Top six tips from expert advice.

The evolving coronavirus landscape is resulting in various responses.

Consider the probability of success and the risk of failure if you pick the wrong specialty to treat your practice.