May 27, 2021
Strategies to Mitigate Telehealth Security Threats
Telehealth use requires health systems to ensure existing policies and procedures protect patient health information and privacy.
Tag: patient care
May 27, 2021
Telehealth use requires health systems to ensure existing policies and procedures protect patient health information and privacy.
April 21, 2021
Healthcare experts report recent growth in patient care gaps. Providers can leverage patient engagement strategies to ensure adherence to routine care and screenings.
April 6, 2021
MLMIC’s analysis of chief medical factors associated with improper performance shows that multiple specialties are involved and different types of procedures are triggering lawsuits.
March 20, 2021
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on the physician-patient relationship, including guidance on properly discontinuing the physician-patient relationship, treating patients with whom you have a close relationship and managing patient noncompliance.
March 3, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for simultaneous administration of monoclonal antibodies bamlanivimab and etesevimab to treat COVID-19 patients who meet specific criteria.
February 22, 2021
Guidance published by Oregon Health & Science University scientists outlines a preoperative protocol for surgical care teams to evaluate the readiness of previously COVID-positive patients for elective procedures.
February 19, 2021
A properly selected telehealth system can provide an effective format for healthcare delivery absent an in-person visit. Physicians are advised to consider a number of factors when determining if telehealth technology will benefit their practice and patients.
February 16, 2021
There are key factors to consider when determining whether a telehealth encounter is the right choice for an individual patient.
February 5, 2021
To improve patient safety, Becker’s says healthcare leaders should prioritize 10 challenges currently at the forefront of care.
February 3, 2021
With the rise in telehealth, physicians are advised to adopt practices that will enhance virtual patient encounters.