Medical Malpractice Insurance News

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.

A troubling percentage of long-COVID patients are using opioids to address the scope of symptoms that can cripple one’s health for months after a diagnosis.

After adopting 21st Century Cures Act compliance strategies, physicians say patient access to their records can lend itself to stronger engagement and higher satisfaction.

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.

Our insureds are encouraged to review newly enacted provisions of the Public Health Law. These amendments hold implications for our insureds related to telehealth delivery.

Healthcare experts report recent growth in patient care gaps. Providers can leverage patient engagement strategies to ensure adherence to routine care and screenings.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Patient Safety Network’s annual perspective summarizes COVID-19’s impact on patient safety and strategies for addressing these evolving challenges.

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.

ECRI’s 2021 list of patient safety concerns can help health systems effectively identify, prioritize and respond to patient safety threats.