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Change for the Medical Malpractice Compensation System in England?

Bill of Health

Urgent calls have been made in many quarters, including the government, to try and stem the rise in clinical negligence costs, as the growing expense is taking away scarce financial resources which could be well put into front line health care services. The post Change for the Medical Malpractice Compensation System in England?

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Understand the Importance of COI in Medical Credentialing

Physician Credentialing Company

In the healthcare sector, a Certificate of Insurance (COI) is commonly required as proof or evidence that a healthcare provider or a hospital facility maintains sufficient insurance coverage to mitigate risks associated with the provided medical services. This provides protection against claims due to defective or defective equipment.

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Why Provider Data Quality Matters in Healthcare

Verisys

In a high-stakes environment, like a hospital emergency room, efficiency and accuracy in staffing ensure that qualified medical professionals are available to provide immediate, high-quality care. Provider data quality is a fundamental necessity for the healthcare industry.

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What Is Provider Credentialing and Why It Matters in Healthcare

Verisys

Further, the failure of a hospital to verify a practitioners qualifications can have a direct impact on patient safety, regulatory compliance, and the operational success of healthcare organizations. Hospitals & Health Systems. Sources: StatPearls. Credentialing. link] The Joint Commission. Federal Deemed Status Fact Sheet.

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Venue back on the menu? Proposed rule change could shift the landscape of medical malpractice in the Commonwealth

Health Law Gurus

Change may be coming soon to Pennsylvania’s medical malpractice venue rule (Rule 1006(a.1))—a 1))—a change that could send medical malpractice filings in Philadelphia skyrocketing. Notably, the report did not draw any conclusions as to what impacts eliminating the medical malpractice venue rule may have.

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8 Common Physician Credentialing Mistakes to Watch in 2024

HIT Consultant

Credentialing lapses can expose a healthcare organization to malpractice suits and accreditation problems. The proper credentialing steps can be complex and time-consuming but are a fundamental responsibility of hospitals and healthcare facilities. Mistake No. 3: Allowing a physician to treat patients before credentialing is completed.

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Supreme Court Urged To Hear Military Members Medical Malpractice Suits

The Health Law Firm

The doctrine prevents active duty military service members from suing the government in court for injuries that are "incident to military service." It applies to all types of tort injuries but medical malpractice cases by military doctors and hospitals have caused the most concern and discussion. Indest III, J.D.,