American Medical Compliance

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

However, how healthcare providers respond to these injuries—particularly in reporting them—can make a substantial difference in reducing legal risks. Proper injury reporting protects patients, supports a safe workplace, and shields healthcare providers from potential legal issues that may arise due to negligence or lack of documentation.

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Documentation/Coding Legal Issues Operations Incident Reporting 92

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 7, 2024

Moreover, compliance with HIPAA helps healthcare providers avoid substantial fines and legal penalties associated with data breaches, thereby maintaining compliance with federal standards and ensuring the smooth operation of their practices. It protects the health and well-being of staff.

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Hazardous Materials Documentation/Coding Legal Issues Patient Safety 88

ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

one of the country’s largest physician staffing firms, announced on July 17 through an email to its employees its intention to cease operations July 31, the chilling effects were felt across a workforce of 2,500 APP-employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians working at the 153 hospital emergency departments it managed in 18 states.

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Emergency Department Hospitals Operations Legal Issues 105