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.

Malpractice 98

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 4, 2024

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

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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

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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Malpractice Medical Billing Outsourcing 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.

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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.

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Malpractice Compliance Licensing Hospitals 40

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.

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Malpractice Patient Satisfaction COVID-19 Doctors 157

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.

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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.

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Compliance Informed Consent Malpractice Hospitals 52

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.

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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.

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Hospitals Compliance HIPAA Malpractice 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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Governance Malpractice Public Health 130

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

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!

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Licensing Compliance Malpractice Hospitals 52

Provider Trust

APRIL 14, 2023

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

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Licensing Compliance Malpractice Medicaid 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.

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Compliance Fraud Medicare Medicare 52

Verisys

APRIL 7, 2023

While we can’t change the past, we can learn from it to prevent future events like this from happening. Getting real-time sanction and exclusion updates allows you to act before adverse events occur in your organization. As you learn more about his story, you may ask how something like this could happen.

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Licensing Malpractice Hospitals Medicaid 52

Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

California to increase awards in medical malpractice cases. in malpractice case. Mass patient certification event aims to relieve demand for medical marijuana cards in South Dakota. Nurses at 9 Tenet hospitals in California to raise awareness over staffing, turnover. Health care report: More questions than answers. Here’s why.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Tammany Health System create new residency program CHRISTUS nationally recognized for high-quality heart care Behind Ochsner LSU Health’s multimillion-dollar tech upgrades MAINE Millinocket hospital schedules renovation after $3.5M medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Tammany Health System create new residency program CHRISTUS nationally recognized for high-quality heart care Behind Ochsner LSU Health’s multimillion-dollar tech upgrades MAINE Millinocket hospital schedules renovation after $3.5M medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

with more than 5 Magnet designations Four more years: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Wellstar re-up contract Hospital fails to dodge $10M malpractice verdict after attempting to pin payment on radiologist New survey reveals insight into Georgia’s maternal health crisis New chief medical officer hired for St.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Ransomware 40

Hall Render

JUNE 7, 2024

million bird flu shots to U.S.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals Nursing Homes 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 25, 2022

This means that in the event of any ban on abortions, a pregnant individual’s doctor (or whoever the attending health care provider is) could prevent the abortion ban from applying due to concerns about the pregnant individual’s life or physical or mental health.

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Malpractice Doctors 89

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Acute Care Solutions following longtime ER staffing firm’s Ch. mental health facility The post Health Provider News appeared first on Law Firm | Health Care Law Firm in the USA | Hall Render.

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Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Doctors 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Nadia Hansel on shaping the future of medicine LifeBridge Health secures $100K grant to combat gun violence in Baltimore Maryland women’s health disparities are above national average, study says Maryland hospitals dealing with IV fluid shortage after hurricane damaged N.C.

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US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40