Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 26, 2020

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Malpractice 70

Malpractice 70

Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The longer the pandemic continues, the more obvious it is how effective the sweeping federal and state laws shielding medical providers from malpractice associated with COVID-19 have been. By Jennifer S. Few cases have been brought, and so far there is no record of successful judgements or settlements.

COVID-19 195

COVID-19 Malpractice Public Health Fraud 195

Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Money is a poor compensator, in any event, for the loss of a faculty, amenity, serious harm, and even death. Sadly, they have been harmed by those who were meant to care for them. Our tort system is designed to place them, as far as money can do this, in the position they were in before the harm occurred.

Governance 246

Governance Malpractice 246

HIT Consultant

JANUARY 2, 2022

In another study by Harvard scientists, the monetary value of simulation training was assessed by examining malpractice claims. 2 The researchers observed a statistically significant reduction in malpractice claims for trained gynecologists and obstetricians who have participated in simulation training. Journal of Nursing Regulation.

COVID-19 98

COVID-19 Malpractice Nurses Hospitals 98

HIT Consultant

APRIL 1, 2022

Limited English-speaking and deaf patients disproportionately suffer adverse events during care, as well as higher rates of hospitalization and morbidity due to misdiagnosis and mistreatment that result from language barriers. Healthcare providers face ever-increasing risks of malpractice, with 55% of cases resulting from miscommunication.

Malpractice 98

Malpractice HIPAA Hospitals 98

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

During a medical event, the person may not have the time or be well enough to look at the information in advance. One is malpractice lawsuits. Of course, the consumer will want to know the cost of the service when looking at options. There are factors that could inhibit its growth as well. No large lawsuits have occurred to date.

Malpractice 161

Malpractice COVID-19 Patient Satisfaction Doctors 161

MedTrainer

AUGUST 2, 2023

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.

Malpractice 97

Malpractice Compliance Licensing Due Diligence 97

Verisys

DECEMBER 29, 2024

This includes verifying education, residency, employment history, malpractice insurance, hospital privileges, and board certifications. It plays a key role in reducing malpractice risks, preventing fraud, and verifying that healthcare professionals have the necessary training and clinical experience to perform their duties.

Malpractice 52

Malpractice Licensing Regulatory Compliance Hospitals 52

Physician Credentialing Company

DECEMBER 9, 2024

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. Professionals should attend seminars, webinars, and workshops and get insight from such events.

Malpractice 52

Malpractice Licensing Compliance Regulatory Compliance 52

Verisys

JANUARY 19, 2022

These costs can accrue directly from credentialing neglect, such as incurring civil monetary penalties, lawsuits, and loss of federal funding, or indirectly, when theft, adverse events, malpractice litigation, and hospital-acquired infections occur. The cost of poor credentialing can quickly rise to approximately $5.8

US Department of Health and Human Services 52

US Department of Health and Human Services Hospitals Malpractice Compliance Officers 52

Medisys Compliance

MARCH 21, 2023

By verifying a doctor’s credentials, insurance companies can mitigate the risk of malpractice claims and ensure patient safety. Verification of Malpractice Insurance The fourth step in the credentialing process is to verify that the doctor has malpractice insurance.

Doctors 52

Doctors Malpractice Licensing Medical Billing Outsourcing 52

YouCompli

JANUARY 28, 2025

Risk Management: Healthcare organizations face numerous risks, from malpractice claims to cybersecurity threats. Buffer Time: Allow room for unplanned tasks and emergencies, as healthcare environments often involve unexpected events.

Compliance Officers 52

Compliance Officers Regulatory Compliance Compliance Informed Consent 52

HIT Consultant

MARCH 9, 2023

If a company is dispensing medical advice, providing guidance or therapy, or prescribing or selling products, there are additional risks spanning from medical malpractice to bodily injury claims associated with these services that are often overlooked. Cyber liability, errors and omissions, and medical malpractice liability are key exposures.

Malpractice 98

Malpractice Telemedicine Doctors Licensing 98

Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 27, 2023

By adopting proactive measures and implementing robust protocols, hospitals and clinics can significantly reduce adverse events and ensure patient safety remains at the forefront of every decision made. Financial Stability When risks go unmanaged, they often lead to costly lawsuits or malpractice claims against healthcare providers.

Compliance 52

Compliance Malpractice Health Insurance HIPAA 52

Compliancy Group

JUNE 4, 2024

These simple advantages could save facilities billions in noncompliance fines , preventable malpractice suits, and avoidable reputational damages.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Compliance Malpractice Patient Satisfaction 52

MedTrainer

JULY 10, 2023

This involves checking for any disciplinary actions, malpractice claims, or adverse events related to the provider’s practice. They evaluate factors such as educational background, training, work history, malpractice history, disciplinary actions, references, and any other relevant criteria. Review professional practice history.

Malpractice 52

Malpractice Compliance Licensing Hospitals 52

Bill of Health

AUGUST 22, 2023

Issues include staff failing to learn the lessons from past adverse health care treatment events and not sufficiently changing practice. This problem was noted as far back as the year 2000 in the seminal report “ Organisation with a Memory ” and still holds true today.

Governance 130

Governance Malpractice Public Health 130

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.

Medical Billing Outsourcing 52

Medical Billing Outsourcing Malpractice Governance Patient Satisfaction 52

Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 17, 2023

An enterprise risk management framework enables organizations to identify potential risks that could compromise patient well-being and take proactive measures to prevent adverse events. With systematic risk assessment processes in place, healthcare entities can enhance patient safety protocols and implement preventive strategies accordingly.

Regulatory Compliance 52

Regulatory Compliance Compliance Malpractice Fraud 52

MedTrainer

MARCH 20, 2020

In the event of litigation, the veracity of provider credentialing is heavily scrutinized, which can, in turn, lead to greater exposure and liability on the part of your ASC. However, failure to follow a consistent credentialing process or failure to complete the process in its entirety may lead to a negligent credentialing cause of action.

Malpractice 52

Malpractice Licensing 52

MedTrainer

AUGUST 9, 2023

Malpractice Insurance. Providers must show proof of malpractice insurance coverage or liability insurance to begin practicing. When you call payers, make sure to record the call reference number so you can easily recall it in the event of a holdup or setback. Work History. References. Follow a set process.

Malpractice 52

Malpractice Licensing Compliance 52

MedTrainer

JULY 10, 2023

This involves checking for any disciplinary actions, malpractice claims, or adverse events related to the provider’s practice. They evaluate factors such as educational background, training, work history, malpractice history, disciplinary actions, references, and any other relevant criteria. Review professional practice history.

Malpractice 40

Malpractice Compliance Licensing Hospitals 40

MedTrainer

APRIL 11, 2024

Healthcare incidents can encompass a wide range of events that compromise patient and staff safety or quality of care. billion in malpractice costs and almost 2,000 preventable deaths. The key to a good incident report is completeness and accuracy, and that means documenting as much information as possible.

Informed Consent 52

Informed Consent Compliance Malpractice Hospitals 52

Verisys

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Ongoing Credentialing and Monitoring Nurse credentialing is not a one-time event but an ongoing process. Healthcare organizations may verify clinical skills and specialized training to ensure nurses can handle specific roles or departments. It’s a continuing process that requires constant attention and diligence.

Nurses 52

Nurses US Department of Health and Human Services Licensing Regulatory Compliance 52

Physician Credentialing Company

JULY 23, 2024

Background Checks: Any criminal record, dishonesty issues, and malpractice claims. Ongoing Monitoring Credentialing, therefore, is not a one-time event. Conclusion Hospital vendor credentialing is one of the most important processes that are carried out to minimize the risk of harmful events occurring to patients.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Compliance HIPAA Malpractice 52

Verisys

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

They must also share any complaints or adverse events regarding the practitioner with the distant site. The most frequently missing data are work history and current work status, malpractice insurance, hospital privileges, and attestations.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals COVID-19 Licensing Medicare 52

MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In the event of a cardiac arrest, delayed or incorrect CPR can result in irreversible harm or death. Increased Liability: Without proper training, there is a higher likelihood of inappropriate management during a resuscitation attempt, which can increase liability for malpractice and negligence.

Malpractice 52

Malpractice Compliance Hospitals 52

MedTrainer

JUNE 29, 2023

They work to minimize adverse events, prevent medical errors, and implement systems and protocols to enhance patient safety. The CRO handles the organization’s insurance policies, including liability coverage and malpractice insurance. Patient safety initiatives. Insurance and claims management.

Regulatory Compliance 52

Regulatory Compliance Compliance Malpractice 52

Provider Trust

APRIL 14, 2023

In addition, organizations should monitor reports about medical incidents, disciplinary action, and malpractice claims involving their providers.

Licensing 52

Licensing Compliance Malpractice Medicaid 52

MedTrainer

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Professional Liability Insurance: Information on your malpractice insurance, such as the coverage amounts, providers, and effective dates. Whether it’s a new license, a change in practice location, or other notable event, promptly updating the CAQH profile ensures consistency and reliability for health plans and networks.

Licensing 52

Licensing Malpractice Hospitals 52

MedTrainer

JUNE 29, 2023

Healthcare credentialing involves verifying various aspects of a healthcare professional’s background, including their education, training, certifications, licenses, work history, malpractice history, and any other relevant credentials. Credentialing software helps simplify and expedite it!

Licensing 52

Licensing Compliance Malpractice Hospitals 52

MedTrainer

JANUARY 13, 2025

Reduce Adverse Events: Additional exclusions monitoring requirements promote faster action to prevent unintended patient incidents or quality issues. This includes all credential types: license to practice, board certification, work history, malpractice history, state licensing sanctions, and both Medicare/Medicaid sanctions and exclusions.

Licensing 52

Licensing Malpractice Medicaid Medicaid 52

MedTrainer

AUGUST 5, 2024

Ongoing Process: Privileging is not a one-time event. Healthcare facilities must continuously monitor and re-evaluate providers’ performance to show they maintain the necessary skills and competence. Distinction from Credentialing: There is a distinct difference between credentialing and privileging.

Compliance 52

Compliance Licensing Medicaid Medicaid 52

MedTrainer

MARCH 5, 2025

Without thorough verification, healthcare organizations miss critical red flags like previous malpractice incidents or serious performance concerns at other facilities. Providers who haven’t maintained proper continuing education requirements may not be practicing according to the latest medical standards.

Licensing 52

Licensing Compliance Malpractice Medicare 52

Physician Credentialing Company

JANUARY 23, 2025

Liability coverage saves doctors and concern entities from lawsuits in the event of injury. In the event of a delayed re-attestation, providers could be excluded from payer systems, resulting in a loss of service reimbursement. Insurance And Liability Coverage: Liability Insurance policy details should be mentioned on CAQH profile.

Licensing 52

Licensing Compliance Malpractice Hospitals 52

Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

Simple negligence, as defined in civil law (and as would be applied, for example, in a medical malpractice claim), is not sufficient for liability under the criminally negligent homicide standard. Many suggest this case will only make matters worse.

Nurses 40

Nurses Malpractice Hospitals 40

AIHC

AUGUST 30, 2023

Go out and attend those events, whether it is charity or a meet and greet in your town. Many times, your malpractice insurance company can provide free risk services, so check it out as an initial resource! Consult with a legal or consulting professional to review the marketing portion of your compliance program.

Compliance 52

Compliance Fraud Medicare Medicare 52