Hospitals which tend to serve more low-income patients are getting a break from Congress in fiscal year 2019, which started on Oct. 1. Medicare will ease its annual readmissions penalties, which were a signature part of the Affordable Care Act’s…
Despite a shaky knowledge, nearly half of oncologists recommend medical cannabis to their patients, according to a new study. The survey published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology finds more than half the of oncologists suggesting marijuana, don’t consider themselves knowledgeable to…
Software complications are the leading cause that medical device recalls reached historic levels in the first quarter of 2018. According to a report by Stericycle’s Recall Index, recalls impacted 343 devices, an increase of 126% in the first three months…
Declining margins, changing financial models, and new regulatory hurdles have created pressures that are pushing healthcare entities to merge. The number of hospital mergers and acquisitions last year reached its highest point in more than a decade, according to a…
We work with a lot of healthcare organizations who make a difference in their communities. We are always grateful to hear our work and support helps make a difference. We’re looking forward to continuing to support great activities throughout 2018!…
By Christian Chivaroli, JD Being a physician can be a dangerous occupation. While perhaps not as dangerous to life and limb as a lumberjack or great white shark nursemaid, it seems being a healthcare provider can be equally hazardous to…
The year-end is a great time to think about your organization’s risk management needs and how best to control costs and reduce taxes. One possibility is through the use of captive insurance companies, or captives. What Benefits Do Captives Provide?…
We live in a culture of surveillance; it’s everywhere from the workplace to the home. For healthcare organizations that reality presents new challenges and risk, as seen in a recent news story from Georgia. According to USA Today, hidden camera…
As technology gets cheaper and more accessible for all organizations, analysts and risk managers say a top-down commitment is necessary to assess the risk of technology and limit exposure with planning and with insurance. One problem is the technology can…
By Stephanie O’Neill | Kaiser Health News Health officials in California are struggling to contain fierce outbreaks of hepatitis A among homeless people and drug abusers in three counties, including San Diego, where at least 17 people have died. Hundreds…
