A healthcare system in Illinois has agreed to pay the largest settlement by one entity for alleged violations of patient privacy law. Advocate Health Care will pay $5.55 million to the federal government for three independent data breaches involving a…
A cyber attack that crippled Washington, DC-area healthcare provider MedStar this week is another reminder of vulnerabilities that hospitals face. The MedStar attack came a month after a Los Angeles hospital paid hackers $17,000 to regain control of its…
Two more hospitals in Southern California were attacked by hackers using ransomware, a software program that encrypts and locks data on a computer. Servers were disrupted last week at Chino Valley Medical Center in Chino and Desert Valley Hospital…
For companies with large workforces, these wearables offer new ways to measure worker productivity and safety. For employees the benefits of wearing a device come from sharing their data with health-insurance providers, typically getting better terms on insurance. But collecting data…
With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, many individuals and businesses are left wondering how the new law will affect their life. One major change is already apparent: we have now shifted from a volume-based health care industry into…
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…
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…
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…
