A recent study found a spinal implant loophole in workers compensation that cost the state of California $67.5 million in 2010. At the heart of the issue is the fact that hospitals are allowed by law to double bill workers…
As seen on idexperts.com: A new study from the Ponemon Institute shows that healthcare providers have made progress in implementing protected health information (PHI) security policies and processes. According to the Fourth Annual Benchmark Study on Patient Privacy and Data Security by Ponemon Institute,…
Publication Date: 3/16/2014 Source: Baltimore Sun (MD) In the two weeks between recent revelations that hackers stole data on students, alumni and faculty from the University of Maryland, College Park and the Johns Hopkins University, nearly 360,000 records were swiped…
Computers containing 168,500 LA patients’ personal data stolen Publication date: 3/7/2014 Source: UPI Top Stories Computers containing the personal information data of about 168,500 medical patients in California’s Los Angeles County have been stolen, officials said. The computers were stolen…
$85M settlement reached in Florida Stark case Article published March 3, 2014 By Joe Carlson With minutes remaining before jury selection started, Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, Fla., announced a surprise $85 million settlement with prosecutors Monday that could resolve…
Mention professional liability insurance to many people and you’ll often receive confused looks or blank stares. Ask the same people if they are familiar with errors & omissions (E&O) coverage, and you’ll often see recognition in their eyes. The bottom…
Workers Compensation insurance has always been a mixed blessing for insurance providers. As the single largest premium-generating line in the commercial arena, it should be embraced by providers. However, in the world of insurance, this segment of coverage has been…
March is American Red Cross Month and there are numerous activities and classes going on over this month span. If you want to learn some vital skills to help you prepare for potential disasters, March is a great time to…
Feb. 24–SACRAMENTO–Seeking to avert a costly initiative battle, state Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) has introduced a bill to serve as a vehicle for a legislative compromise on California’s medical malpractice law. The measure is brief: just one…
Directors and Officers (D&O) liability insurance is a vital component of an organization’s insurance and risk management programs. When recruiting and retaining board members with the expertise needed to “advise and consent” on major business decisions, the proper protection is…
