By David O. Hester, FASHRM, CPHRM, Director, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company Dental practices undergo closure for many reasons, including dentist illness, death, relocation, or the dentist’s decision to sell, practice solo, join another group…
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By Jon M. Pellett, JD, Managing Attorney – Administrative Defense, Medical Investigation Defense Unit, The Doctors Company The Florida Board of Dentistry (BOD) takes a dim view of those who alter dental records. If a licensee is found to have…
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By Kim Hathaway, RN, CPHRM, Patient Safety Risk Manager, The Doctors Company Failure to diagnose and failure to refer are common issues seen in dental claims. Dental practice claims alleging failure to refer, or failure or delay in diagnosis may…
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