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Category: Hospitals
AMA Reports Concerning Decline in Hypertension Control
Research published by the American Heart Association indicates a concerning decline in proper high blood pressure management among the United States population in recent years.
Proper Use of Non-Opioid Alternatives Can Effectively Manage Post-Surgical Pain
New research indicates there are not significant differences in clinical outcomes or overall experiences between post-surgical patients who receive narcotics and those treated with over-the-counter NSAIDs.
Guidance for SDoH Screenings in Primary Care
AHRQ’s new screening tool provides direction for practices who wish to begin SDoH assessments, as well as recommendations to connect patients with needed services to improve their health.
The newest issue of “The Scope: Medical Edition,” MLMIC’s risk management publication, is now available online and offers the latest health, legal, risk management and insurance information.
How to Address EHR Alert Fatigue
Recent analysis indicates physicians are experiencing EHR alert fatigue, which can harm patient care. Health systems can adopt strategies to ensure patient safety, while optimizing use of the technology.
Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on Diagnostic Test Follow-up
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to diagnostic test follow-up.
Risk Management Tip: Effective Telehealth Patient Engagement
The proliferation of telehealth highlights the need to implement effective strategies for patient engagement. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
Strategies to Mitigate Telehealth Security Threats
Telehealth use requires health systems to ensure existing policies and procedures protect patient health information and privacy.
Experts Caution Against Opioid Issuance for Long-COVID
A troubling percentage of long-COVID patients are using opioids to address the scope of symptoms that can cripple one’s health for months after a diagnosis.
Risk Management Checklists: Technology in Healthcare
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on technology, including guidance on EHR copy/paste, computers in exam rooms, patient portals, protected health information, health IT and online reviews.