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Hospital Liable for $29.5 Million for Delayed Treatment of Allergic Reaction During CT Scan

This serious injury and significant verdict demonstrate the requirement not only that hospitals must create effective policies and procedures for patients experiencing adverse outcomes but actually implement and follow those procedures.

More Robust Informed Consent Needed for Telemedicine

This modality requires an emphasis on making sure patients understand the limitations of telemedicine at the same time it is being promoted as the new, modern way to interact with healthcare professionals.

NIST Report Shows Threats to Medical Devices

A draft report from the National Institute of Standards and Technology examines cybersecurity vulnerabilities and privacy risks related to the medical devices connected to the internet of things.

Cybersecurity Experts Warn Hospitals About Device Security Risks

Medical devices may not be the first priority when healthcare organizations address cybersecurity, but risk managers should make sure they are included in defensive efforts, say cybersecurity experts.

Hacked Medical Devices Can Threaten Patient Safety

Security concerns with healthcare technology often involve safeguarding protected health information, but there is a real threat to patient safety from hackers accessing the medical devices used in treating patients.

Catastrophic Brain Damage After Delayed Treatment, Respiratory Collapse Results in $26 Million Verdict

An attending physician failed to examine the patient for more than six hours after she presented to the ED.

Negligent Knee Replacement and Postoperative Care Result in Amputation, $8.35 Million Verdict

Surgeon was found liable for failing to take patient's medical history into account.

Key Components of a Drug Diversion Program

Although drug diversion may be considered a rare event, investigations reveal that the practice could be going undetected in facilities that do not have a proactive prevention program.

Hospitals Face ADA Lawsuits Over Websites

Healthcare facilities are being sued by plaintiffs who allege that facility websites are not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Stark Law Could Be Eased, but Compliance Still Difficult

Efforts to move away from the fee-for-service model may lead to changes in the Stark anti-kickback law. Expect more exceptions and exclusions that will in some ways make the law less onerous but no less difficult when ensuring compliance.