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Change for the Medical Malpractice Compensation System in England?

Bill of Health

The committee has recently conducted an inquiry into NHS litigation reform and has now published its report, which contains controversial reform proposals for medical malpractice litigation, or what is termed in the UK, “clinical negligence litigation.” The post Change for the Medical Malpractice Compensation System in England?

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Litigation and Patient Safety: The Importance of Good Communication Strategies

Bill of Health

Improvements in communication processes, documentation, and record keeping can improve patient care and reduce the incidence of malpractice litigation and patient complaints. In discussing strategies to reduce the incidence of medical malpractice litigation and to improve patient care it is a useful to go back to basics.

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8 Common Clinical Documentation Mistakes

Compliancy Group

Clinical documentation mistakes can lead to declining patient care and a lack of compliance within your practice. We discuss the most common clinical documentation mistakes and provide tips on how to avoid making them. You should use standardized forms and terminology when recording information to ensure accurate documentation.

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Here's what primary care clinicians say they need to effectively implement telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Review, revise and communicate telehealth malpractice policies. " "When we talk about independent primary care practices who do not have a lot of wriggle room or resources," Gupta added, it may not be realistic to "expect them to read through all these documents and know the details of every insurer."

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Why Is Credentialing Management Software Important?

MedTrainer

Thoroughly reviewing and verifying credentials helps organizations identify any gaps or issues that may pose risks to patient safety, such as expired licenses or malpractice claims. Fines, medical malpractice claims, and patient harm are concerns if credentialing isn’t properly managed. Risk Mitigation.

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Conquering The Provider Enrollment Process

MedTrainer

Step-By-Step Provider Enrollment Process There are many reasons provider enrollments are delayed: incorrect information, missing documents, busy credentialers, and slow-moving payers. However, there are ways to leverage enrollment checklists and technology to ensure everything you need for a smooth application process happens the first time.

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Allegheny County Medical Society Bulleting Article on Contracting Essentials for all Physicians, Especially Residents and Fellows

Med Law Blog

In summary, when negotiating a physician contract, it is important to pay attention to the restrictive covenants, contract term and termination, malpractice coverage, compensation, and plan for the worst-case scenario. This is a critical document that will set the terms of your employment for years to come.