Author: Amy Wasdin, RN, MBA, Patient Safety Risk Manager II, The Doctors Company posted: May 13, 2019.

Most healthcare providers are aware they have a responsibility to identify and report victims of child abuse, elder neglect, and domestic violence. Another type of abuse—human trafficking—is, however, on the Read more

Author: Richard Cahill, JD, vice president and associate general counsel, The Doctors Company posted: Apr. 16, 2019.

A successful and highly-respected pediatrician with an unblemished record over decades of practice learns of a HIPAA breach by a member of his clerical staff. After an investigation reveals the Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 15, 2019.

Grand Prize Beer Tasting in Paradise Event Table at FDC2019Event Date: Thursday, June 27, 2019 | 6-8 pm5-Course Beer Tasting with small plate pairings, hosted by Dr. Rudy Liddell.100 percent of Read more

Author: Miranda Felde, MHA, CPHRM, Vice President, Patient Safety and Risk Management posted: Mar. 11, 2019.

Since 2013, the number of U.S. consumers tracking their health data with wearables has doubled.1 And that number continues to rise: During the third quarter of 2018, the wearables market Read more

Author: Robert McDermott, President & CEO, iCoreConnect | Robert Maccario, M.B.A., Business Management Specialist, iCoreConnect posted: Feb. 18, 2019.

To meet patient expectations and remain competitive in today’s rapid-paced environment, more and more dentists are adopting same-day care models. Dentists who can provide diagnostics and care on the same day dramatically improve their patients’ health, resulting in higher patient loyalty. Read more

Author: Susan Shepard, MSN, RN, Senior Director, Patient Safety and Risk Management Education posted: Feb. 18, 2019.

Many claims originate with patients who are not appropriate candidates for procedures. Having a well-planned and carefully executed patient selection process can help you identify patients who are good surgical candidates and those who may not be able to achieve satisfactory results. Read more

Author: Robert McDermott, President and CEO, iCoreConnect posted: Jan. 31, 2019.

Most providers today know HIPAA places certain standards on practices to keep patient’s Protected Health Information (PHI) safe. Failure to comply with these safeguards results in corrective actions and large Read more

Author: Bill Fleming, Chief Operating Officer of The Doctors Company posted: Jan. 17, 2019.

Doctors are concerned about the quality of care they provide to patients—that is, after all, the reason they chose the profession. But doctors today report being so disappointed with the Read more

Author: The Doctors Company posted: Dec. 05, 2018.

The Doctors Company 2018 Executive Advisory Board meeting—a gathering of some of the leading figures in medicine in the United States—featured a conversation between The Doctors Company Chairman and Chief Read more

Author: David J. Eismont, ARM, senior director of business development, The Doctors Company posted: Oct. 30, 2018.

More medical practices are purchasing—or at least considering—an insurance policy to cover the substantial costs of a data breach. Medical malpractice policies often provide basic coverage for this threat, but Read more

Author: Miranda Felde, MHA, CPHRM, Vice President, Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company posted: Oct. 17, 2018.

In 2016, science teacher Bob Jester fell off a roof, broke 19 bones, and underwent surgery for his badly broken back. Doctors prescribed Oxycodone, an opioid, during Jester’s extended recovery. Read more

Author: FDA Services Staff posted: Oct. 03, 2018.

These are a collection of real claim scenarios from FDA Services (FDAS) staff.Hurricane Irma Claim  Recently, I worked with a member who had purchased a Business Owner’s Package Policy Extension, providing additional coverage for Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 24, 2018.

By Robert McDermott, President & CEO; iCoreConnect This is the third article of a five-part series that looks at the area of HIPAA law known as the “Technical Safeguards.” The Technical Read more

Author: Shelley Rizzo, MSN, CPHRM, Patient Safety Risk Manager II, The Doctors Company posted: Sep. 12, 2018.

Digital distraction in healthcare is emerging as a great threat to patient safety and doctor well-being.1 This phenomenon involves the habitual use of personal electronic devices by healthcare providers for Read more

Author: The Doctors Company posted: Sep. 07, 2018.

Carrie Millar was honored to be featured in The Doctors Company Agent’s Advocate newsletter. This quarterly publication is distributed electronically and in print nationwide to 10,000+ top professional liability leaders. Carrie Millar is surrounded by 300 Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 27, 2018.

By Robert McDermott, President & CEO; iCoreConnect This is the second article of a five-part series that looks at the area of HIPAA law known as “Technical Safeguards.” Technical safeguards are Read more