Medical Malpractice Insurance News

Physicians identify key EHR design changes that would improve safety and productivity and reduce burnout.

The FDA has updated guidance on which medical devices are regulated by the agency.

The FDA warns manufacturers, healthcare providers, hospitals and patients that the “URGENT/11” security flaws may cause medical devices to malfunction.

Ensuring health information technology-related events are resolved and incorporate effective solutions should be a continued focus area for healthcare systems.

ONC has released a draft strategy it believes will lessen the regulatory and administrative burden of health information technologies, such as EHRs. MLMIC encourages all insured stakeholders to take this opportunity to offer their input.

The ECRI Institute recently convened a working group to identify how technology can facilitate timely action regarding test results and prevent missed or delayed diagnoses.

A new report from NIST explores the use of “copy and paste” functionality, specifically how it may lead to errors that could affect patient safety.

Efforts are underway by companies who create EHRs to design and implement health IT systems that produce more targeted and relevant alerts to decrease alert fatigue, while still providing beneficial warnings.

MLMIC recognizes the “copy and paste” function of EHRs offers convenience and efficiency, but it also poses unique liability risks.