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Annual Physician Liability Survey Reveals Hardening Markets
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OCR Seeking Ways to Improve HIPAA, Respond to Value Concerns
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Structure, Time Limit Optimize Results from Safety Huddles
Indiana University Health in Indianapolis is using a carefully structured adverse event huddle across its entire health system to encourage hospitals to share information about patient safety.
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How to Defend Against Ransomware Attacks
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Four Pillars of Cybersecurity Can Help Prevent Trouble
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Ransomware Is Fast, Need to Practice Response
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Cyberattack Almost Shuts Down Health System, Shows Need for Security
The recent cyberattack on a large health system shows the need for a robust security program, as well as how severely such an attack can affect healthcare operations.
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Court Vacates $911,000 Malpractice Verdict on Expert Testimony Rule
This case provides another example of how trial strategy and preparation is essential to the positive outcome of a case, with particular focus on the selection and retention of expert witnesses. Expert witnesses often can make or break a case, and that is true for either party in a medical malpractice action.
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Surviving Spouse Awarded $1.1 Million for Patient’s Delayed Cancer Diagnosis
Although the parties disputed several essential facts in this case, one important, incontrovertible fact was the patient missed several follow-up appointments, failed to schedule tests recommended by the care providers, and thus contributed to her injuries. Physicians and care providers only have so much ability to compel patients to seek treatment.
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Online Ratings Pose Risk of Defamation, May Need Response
The risk of defamation increases with the proliferation of online rating services in the medical industry, experts say.