When faced with a medical malpractice claim, a physician’s most important line of defense is the medical record of their interactions with the patient. A properly maintained medical record system serves as a golden shield, providing evidence that the physician adhered to best practice standards throughout the patient’s care.  Conversely, a medical record altered after […]

The concept of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in healthcare may be familiar to some, unfamiliar to others, and even perceived as overwhelming by certain individuals or organizations. Essentially, ERM is a strategy to increase the economic and noneconomic value of an organization. ERM was first implemented in the financial services sector. Since then, more and […]

Physicians face significant challenges when patients do not follow medical advice, a situation that can lead to complex legal and medical issues. Even under ideal circumstances—when there is a correct diagnosis, error-free treatment, and a compliant patient—a physician can still face a malpractice lawsuit and may need to rely on liability coverage. However, when a […]

If you’re not concerned about the possibility of your practice being RAC audited, you should be. And if you don’t currently carry Medical Billing Errors & Omissions Liability Insurance, now is the time to consider it. What is a RAC Audit? Established through the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003, the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program, […]

The physician-patient relationship is built on mutual trust, communication, and responsibility. While most patients uphold these expectations, there are times when a patient’s behavior may compel a physician to consider ending the relationship. Physicians must balance their ethical obligations with protecting their practice from potential liability, as improper termination can lead to abandonment claims and […]

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For primary care physicians, diagnostic errors are the leading type of malpractice claim, accounting for the highest proportion of indemnity paid, according to a just-released Primary Care Red Signal Report from Coverys. The analysis of primary care claims is the second in a planned series of claims-trend reporting intended to identify risks and illuminate safety […]

Physician burnout impacts every aspect of healthcare delivery — quality, safety, cost and human resource. And physician burnout is on the rise — with almost 55 percent (up from 45 percent in 2011, according to one study) of all doctors currently reporting diminished professional satisfaction and an increase in emotional exhaustion. The term “physician burnout […]

Join us on Healthcare Matters for our latest episode, Patient Records Requests: What You Need to Know, as we learn the ins and outs of responding to a records request from a patient or third party when facing a medical liability claim. We talk with experienced trial attorney Richard J. Rymond of Reminger Co., LPA […]