Quarter 1 | 2021
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Risk Management. 10 Points to Know about the Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule
On January 21, 2021, the Federal Register published a rule outlining proposed changes to the Privacy Rule with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It would reduce administrative and regulatory burdens on providers while increasing patients’ ease of access to their medical records. Read more.
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Claims. Litigation Limbo
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has suspended many court functions leaving uncertainty about how the resulting case backlog will be managed once operations return. Read more.
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Claims. The Blame Game
It’s natural and proper to look for causes of problems especially when the problem negatively impacts a patient. However, criticizing or “finger pointing” can have a profoundly negative impact on relationships and careers. Read more.