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One hot topic during a recent webinar on diversity in clinical trials centered around whether researchers should use race in a clinical trial. Using race as a variable is never neutral and never scientific, one expert noted.
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Structural racism is a powerful construct that may influence participation in clinical research studies, panelists of a recent webinar noted.
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Diversity in clinical trials involves more than just including more minority participants, panelists said at a recent webinar. It is a commitment from leadership that addresses the diversity topic within every aspect of the clinical trial process.
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Healthcare professionals can find themselves in a quandary when they want to report fraud or other concerns within their organizations because doing so could require disclosure of protected health information. That could seem like a HIPAA violation; fortunately, there is a whistleblower exception that covers this scenario.
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The Office for Civil Rights announced its 18th settlement of an enforcement action in its HIPAA Right of Access Initiative on March 26.
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With nearly 20 settlements so far, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is showing its determination to protect patients’ rights to obtain their medical records from healthcare entities. OCR announced its Right of Access Initiative in 2019 and vowed to “vigorously enforce” patients’ right to access their medical records. OCR continues investigating allegations of improper delays that potentially violated the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s right of access requirements (45 C.F.R. § 164.524).
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This case provides two meaningful lessons about medical malpractice jury trials and related expert witness testimony.
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While it always is necessary to consult with local counsel (as damages analyses can vary by state), this case suggests an expansion of the traditional concept of how courts and experts calculate pain and suffering.
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EDs can learn a lot from this particular case about how to avoid litigation for disregarding advance directives.
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OSHA inspections require preparation for the best results. Healthcare facilities must meet certain industry-specific requirements.
