Case Study: Documentation and Scope of Practice Issues

By David O. Hester, FASHRM, CPHRM, Director, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management Obtaining written and verbal informed consent and patient response to follow-up care are crucial steps to improve patient safety and mitigate risk in your practice. The…

Be Cybersecure: Protect Patient Records, Avoid Fines and Safeguard Your Reputation

By David McHale, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, The Doctors Company Cybercrime costs the U.S. economy billions of dollars each year and causes organizations to devote substantial time and resources to keeping their information secure. This is even…

Case Studies: Health Care Data Breach Risks (video)

By The Doctors Company The health care industry suffers more data breaches than any other business segment — a total of 51 percent of all breaches. This video presents an overview of the cybersecurity threats facing health care organizations and…