The HHS Office for Civil Rights has released new guidance on when and how health care providers can share a patient's health information with his or her family members, friends and legal personal representatives...
The 405(d) Program and Task Group is a collaborative effort between industry and the federal government, which aims to raise awareness, provide vetted...
E-Discovery in Medical Liability Claims
Part 2: What Your EHR Knows Can Hurt You
If a patient ever brings a claim against you, the EHR can support the defense of...
E-Discovery in Medical Liability Claims
Part 1: Complying With E-Discovery Requests
After a medical malpractice lawsuit is filed, attorneys for both parties begin...
We usually think of HIPAA violations as being caused by hackers outside the organization who deliberately use phishing email, pop-up ads, fraudulent Wi-Fi networks and other methods to trick users into providing...
Digital tools that enable new methods and modalities to improve health care, enable lifestyle change, and create efficiences are proliferating quickly. Clinical integation of these tools is lacking. We want to change...
More than 100,000 medical apps are available for physicians to use on smartphones and tablets. Many of these apps can streamline patient care. But before using mobile medical apps, you should have a clear...
The American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and nine other medical groups have issued the first-ever appropriate use criteria for treating severe aortic stenosis.
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The CDC is reporting that several flu activity indicators are highter than is typical for this time of year. Although it is too early to predict, this may be a flu season with an early peak. Please remember...
ProAd MedGuard coverage now includes significant enhancements with increased protection against costs that are not covered by your basic medical professional liability insurance policy. MedGuard is an administrative...
When you need information about your professional liability insurance, you need it quickly and with minimal time and effort. The enhanced Policyholder Resources section of our website is the comprehensive place to...