Healthcare Risk Management – October 1, 2013
October 1, 2013
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Salespeople in operating room pose risks, require vetting and guidelines
Hospitals are taking a stricter approach to allowing salespeople in the operating room (OR) during surgery. Other vendors also pose risks if not properly vetted and their actions at the hospital aren't limited. -
$26 million settlement holds lessons for risk managers
Shands Healthcare in Florida will pay $26 million to settle allegations of false claims. A contractor first accused the provider of defrauding Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal healthcare programs. -
Internal investigations can be best fraud defense
Internal investigations offer the best way to detect and prevent fraud, determine its scope, and defend government investigations. Learning the scope of the problem as early as possible affords the best opportunity to prevent or limit damages. -
Photocopiers seen as HIPAA risk after $1.2 million payout
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is warning that photocopiers can be the source of significant breaches of private data. -
OIG opinion supports remote monitoring
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LRC: 81-year-old woman’s fall from bed after surgery results in $3.5 million verdict
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LRC: Negligent placement of patient in room with psychotic patient leads to $6 million verdict