November 12, 2024
byPreverity, a provider of risk management and patient safety solutions for the healthcare industry, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Preverity PSO, has been listed as a Patient Safety Organization (PSO) by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, effective September 6, 2024. PSOs, established by the Patient Safety and Quality… Continue reading...
November 7, 2024
byby Margaret Surowka, Esq. Being disciplined by a state medical board is one of the most daunting experiences a physician can face, with far-reaching consequences such as the loss of insurance plan participation, credentialing issues and even the revocation of board certification. The complexity of such disciplinary actions is heightened… Continue reading...
September 6, 2023
byI-PASS Patient Safety Institute (I-PASS), an authority on highly reliable clinical handoffs, announced it is working with Coverys to offer a structured communication tool to hospitals nationwide. For more than 15 years, I-PASS has provided hundreds of healthcare institutions with the methodology, platform and training to implement best-in-class clinical handoffs that capture… Continue reading...
April 5, 2023
byJune 27-28, 2023 | The Union League of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Hosted by the American Conference Institute, the 21st Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims returns in June with curated content that will ensure that you stay current on the evolving standards of care, emerging theories of liability, and… Continue reading...
March 21, 2023
byThe American Conference Institute announced that its 21st Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims will happen June 27-28 at the Union League of Philadelphia. This year’s curated content will focus on evolving standards of care, emerging theories of liability and new defense strategies. Co-chairs for this year’s forum include… Continue reading...
December 12, 2022
byStudy Shows Wide Variance Among States’ Malpractice Costs Physicians, nurses and healthcare workers in the state of New York suffered the largest number of medical malpractice lawsuits filed between 2012 and 2022, while those in Wisconsin experienced the fewest filings during the same period, according to a study published online… Continue reading...
January 21, 2022
byAlera Group, an independent, national insurance and wealth services firm, announced the acquisition of Heritage Risk Management, a network of independent risk management agencies that serve clients throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado and New Mexico. “At Heritage Risk Management, our independent agencies are able to stay close to clients and deliver… Continue reading...
August 27, 2021
byNovember 18, 2021 (EST) | Virtual Conference SAVE 10% with MLM Code: D10-673-673DX03 The American Conference Institute (ACI)’s 20th Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims takes place this Fall on November 18th, 2021! Attend this one-of-a-kind event and hear from an unparalleled faculty of claims specialists, risk managers, medical… Continue reading...
June 10, 2020
byNow is a critical time for practice managers to develop an in-depth awareness of current risks — as new threats have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help practices prevent injuries, claims or financial penalties for noncompliance, The Doctors Company is now offering an unique training program, “Risk Management Fundamentals… Continue reading...
February 28, 2020
byThe promise and potential risks of machine learning and other technology will be examined by experts at the 29th Healthcare Risk Management / Patient Safety Conference on Wednesday, March 11, at the New York Marriott Marquis. 2020 Healthcare Technology—Friend or Foe is hosted by Healthcare Risk Advisors (HRA), a business… Continue reading...