Electronic Health Reporter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Analyzing EHR-related medical malpractice claims that closed between 2010 and 2018, The Doctors Company uncovered that the pace of these claims tripled, growing from […]. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 27, 2025

This article highlights the most common hidden costs and strategies to avoid them. Legal Liabilities & Malpractice Risks When provider data management mistakes result in a lapsed license or missed exclusion, organizations can face malpractice lawsuits or contract disputes.

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Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 26, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Medical indemnity is a field of insurance that is primarily related to malpractice or negligent behavior in various medical professions. The article What Is Medical Indemnity Insurance? Illegal copying is prohibited.

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The Health Law Firm

AUGUST 15, 2017

Our guest author of this is article is Emily Abel , a legal research attorney with National Legal Research Group in Charlottesville, Virginia. This article was originally published in The Lawletter Vol 42 No 6. On March 17, 2017, in Heneberry v. Pharoan , 232 Md. 468, 158 A.3d 468, 158 A.3d During the surgery, Dr.

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In this article, I will consider potential law and policy-based approaches to promoting entrepreneurial innovation in the realm of health equity. The tort of medical malpractice exists, at least in part, to motivate doctors to provide care at an acceptable level. But can we manufacture that attitude through public policy?

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The Health Law Firm

AUGUST 10, 2012

The Florida Board of Medicine voted to accept the voluntary relinquishment on Friday, August 3, 2012, according to a Lakeland Ledger article. Click here to read the entire Lakeland Ledger article. Doctor Nabbed for Allegedly Prescribing Oxycodone to Undercover Agents.

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The Health Law Firm

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

The author of this is article is Fred Shackelford, a legal research attorney with National Legal Research Group in Charlottesville, Virginia. In a case of first impression, the Montana Supreme Court has joined courts from many other states in recognizing a cause of action for negligent credentialing of a physician. In Brookins v.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 3, 2022

In an article published by researchers at Harvard Medical School 1 , the substantial and quantifiable impact on outcomes when practitioners are trained using simulations was measured. Association of simulation training with rates of medical malpractice claims among obstetrician–gynecologists. References. 1 Schaffer, A. Babayan, A.,

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 7, 2024

The following is a guest article by Trevor Dearing, Director of Critical Infrastructure Solutions at Illumio We’re not even halfway through 2024, and the healthcare industry has already suffered over 250 breaches that exposed the sensitive health information of over 32 million individuals. That begins with refusing to pay ransom demands.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

This article explores the challenges of telemedicine and examines solutions to resolve current issues. According to CRICO’s national CBS Database, 66% of malpractice cases in telemedicine from 2014 to 2018 were connected to misdiagnosis. Yet, as you can see from the article, we are moving in a positive direction. Misdiagnoses.

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The Health Law Firm

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Our guest author of this is article is John Stone , a Senior Attorney with National Legal Research Group in Charlottesville, Virginia. Such a cause of action is not simply a prisoner's version of a medical malpractice case but, rather, requires a more demanding showing by the plaintiff.

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Physician Credentialing Company

DECEMBER 9, 2024

In this article, we will learn what a credentialing specialist is and what a credentialing specialist does. Credential Verification A medical bachelor’s degree, medical state license, training certifications, and malpractice insurance are required as basic documents to practice medicine in the US.

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Physician Credentialing Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

This article will discuss the risks of seeing patients before payer credentialing and answer all relevant questions. If something goes wrong while providing medical services, providers do not have any legal protection and have to face malpractice claims. What are the Risks of seeing Patients before Credentialing?

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HealthStream

MAY 24, 2019

The HealthStream article, 7 Common Reasons People Leave Healthcare Jobs and What to Do about It, looks at the labor market, examines trends involving hiring, job previews, and the work environment, and connects these key areas to the retention problem in healthcare. Here is an excerpt from the article. Download the full article here.

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MedTrainer

MAY 15, 2024

In this article, I’ll share what I’ve learned about credentialing medical providers in New York. Annual Updates Most of the New York organizations that my team works with ask for NPDB (National Practitioner Data Bank) reports, background checks, malpractice insurance information, and more. Background Checks. Payer Enrollment.

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Med Law Blog

MAY 1, 2023

This “fee obstacle” was what precipitated many of the bankruptcies in the 1990s physician practice management ventures, as mentioned in my prior article. In the article entitled “The Death of Hahnemann Hospital” published in the New Yorker magazine in May 2021.

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Medisys Compliance

MARCH 27, 2023

Insurance verification: The insurance company verifies that the provider has adequate malpractice insurance coverage. Reduces liability: By verifying a healthcare provider’s credentials, healthcare organizations can reduce their liability in the event of malpractice or other issues.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This article is not intended as legal or consulting advice. If your practice is currently using a telebehavioral health approach for patient treatment, or if you organization is considering implementing this approach, we hope this article will give some food-for-thought on the topic.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This article will explore the significance of an enterprise risk management framework for healthcare and its role in safeguarding the future. With the healthcare industry constantly transforming and adapting, managing risks has become a critical aspect of ensuring patient safety, organizational resilience, and regulatory compliance.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In this article, we review the HIPAA Privacy Rule and discuss the various types of consent forms your healthcare organization can rely on to maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations. Furthermore, a doctor using or sharing PHI without proper authorization can be liable for malpractice simply for breaching the principle of informed consent.

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Medisys Compliance

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In this article, we will explore the world of mental health billing and credentialing services, focusing on the unique needs of solo practitioners and how outsourcing can help streamline these crucial processes. Complete Applications: Fill out the applications for the insurance companies you wish to contract with.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 9, 2023

This article will explore the consequences of non-compliance in healthcare and highlight the importance of implementing an effective compliance program. Lawsuits alleging: Malpractice Negligence Violations of Patient Rights This can be costly and time-consuming.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 20, 2020

But on average, a single provider can have over 500 points of information that need to be collected and verified, including medical licenses, peer reviews, education, residencies, malpractice history, and employment history. Read the full article from ASCA 2020 to learn how to avoid negligent credentialing.

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AIHC

MARCH 14, 2023

an AIHC member and Volunteer on the CEU Education Committee This article follows Part 1 on the topic of understanding potential HIPAA violations when releasing information. This short article is a snippet from AIHC’s short course HIPAA, Release of Information and Right of Access training course. Written by: A. Michi McClure, J.D. ,

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AIHC

MARCH 14, 2023

Additional and important aspects of this topic not covered in this article is information excluded from both Right of Access and Information Blocking rules, when the request may be denied, to whom the information can be released and allowable (and unallowable) fees a patient can be charged. These topics will be covered in Part 2.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 13, 2025

In this article, Ill outline the 2025 NCQA changes (effective July 1, 2025) and share best practices to adjust credentialing processes to easily meet the new credentialing standards. There are extensive changes to this section of requirements, which will need much further review than this article. What Is NCQA Accreditation?

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The process typically takes around 60 days (as of the writing of this article) and recredentialing happens every two to seven years, depending on the payer. Comprehensive background checks help rule out any criminal history, malpractice claims, disciplinary actions, or other records that might send up red flags. Background Checks.

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Physician Credentialing Company

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In this article, we will discuss the basic concept of provider onboarding and credentialing and their checklist. By using a smooth and well-structured provider onboarding and credentialing process, healthcare organizations can minimize the uncertainties and instabilities in patient care delivery.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 26, 2023

What’s Unique About Medical Credentialing in Washington State Good news about credentialing in Washington: As of the writing of this article, the market is not saturated with providers, which means that most enrollments are processed quickly. Applications are often turned around in just a few weeks. Background Checks.

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Medisys Compliance

MARCH 23, 2023

Compliance with insurance company requirements: This includes ensuring that the mental health provider meets the specific credentialing requirements of the insurance company, including participating in the network, maintaining malpractice insurance, and complying with billing and coding guidelines.

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Pharmacy Law Blog

APRIL 30, 2018

It may be begun because a patient files s medical malpractice lawsuit. 9. Support and explain what you did logically and with reference to medical journal articles and medical treatises. It may be commenced because of complaints filed by hospital staff. It may be begun because of an unexpected adverse outcome.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

A special thanks to Julian Caruso, Summer Associate, for her assistance with this article. Hall Render blog posts and articles are intended for informational purposes only. For ethical reasons, Hall Render attorneys cannot—outside of an attorney-client relationship—answer specific questions that would be legal advice.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 19, 2022

This article provides an overview of RWI and key issues to consider when evaluating whether RWI might be a good fit for a particular physician practice acquisition transaction. Medical malpractice and billing and coding coverage are excluded from most policies. Background. Your primary Hall Render contact.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 5, 2024

This article will address what is privileging in healthcare, the impacts proper privileging has on organizations, and how credentialing software is critical for managing the process. What Is Privileging in Healthcare?

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AIHC

APRIL 25, 2022

Written by: Joanne Byron , BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, COCAS, CORCM, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS This article addresses how to track telehealth policies while addressing HIPAA compliance and mobile device management as the United States enters into a post-pandemic era. The PHE is reviewed and potentially extended every 90 days.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This article outlines some of the key compliance aspects specific to Ohio, so you know what’s needed to establish a sufficient compliance program. For successful healthcare compliance management, facilities in Ohio need to have comprehensive compliance programs in place.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 5, 2025

In this article, we’ll explore how these credentialing failures happen and, more importantly, how to prevent them from threatening your organization’s success. Without thorough verification, healthcare organizations miss critical red flags like previous malpractice incidents or serious performance concerns at other facilities.

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