Medical Malpractice Insurance News

Reminder for physicians, hospitals and healthcare facilities regarding information blocking regulations for electronic health information

The growing emphasis on the EHR places a greater documentation burden on physicians, contributing to stress and burnout. MLMIC examines strategies to improve EHR workflow.

While caring for patients throughout the global healthcare crisis, physicians have put themselves at risk of contracting COVID-19 and dealt with a lack of resources and staff – all while taking care of, or in many cases, neglecting, their own mental health.

Recent analysis indicates physicians are experiencing EHR alert fatigue, which can harm patient care. Health systems can adopt strategies to ensure patient safety, while optimizing use of the technology.

Telehealth use requires health systems to ensure existing policies and procedures protect patient health information and privacy.

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on technology, including guidance on EHR copy/paste, computers in exam rooms, patient portals, protected health information, health IT and online reviews.

Patient generated health data adds a new dimension to practice management, and it’s important to examine it from a risk management perspective, including the protocols physicians and hospitals will need to utilize the data effectively and safely.

Newly enacted provisions of the 21st Century Cures Act hold significant implications for our insureds and require healthcare providers to take steps that ensure compliance.

Vulnerabilities related to the pandemic are amplifying the threat of cyberattacks on health networks. Understanding key IoMT-associated risks can help mitigate risk and minimize the potential scope of damage.

Despite strain caused by the pandemic, healthcare organizations must be diligent in protecting their networks and implementing measures that secure patient data.