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Published: November 01, 2023
TOPICS:
Medical Liability,
Risk Management
Abstract
Diagnosis-related errors or delays account for the highest percentage of malpractice claims against pediatricians, according to recent data.
News
Published: September 01, 2023
Abstract
A complex milieu of federal, state and local statutes and regulations protect individuals from discrimination during the hiring process and in the workplace. Numerous government agencies are empowered to enforce these laws.
News
Published: August 01, 2023
Abstract
It is crucial to document a neonate’s clinical condition at the time hypoglycemia was noted, glucose concentration, method by which it was measured, treatment and clinical response.
News
Published: July 01, 2023
TOPICS:
Medical Liability,
Risk Management
Abstract
While rising professional insurance prices can be concerning, it’s important to recognize that there is a cycle to medical liability insurance markets.
News
Published: July 01, 2023
TOPICS:
Medical Liability,
Risk Management
Abstract
The standard of care assessment is nonscientific and nonobjective, and is plagued with hindsight bias.
News
Published: June 01, 2023
Abstract
Privacy and security policies, staff training, business associate agreements and notices of privacy protections may be impacted.
News
Published: May 01, 2023
TOPICS:
Medical Liability,
Risk Management
Abstract
The Academy advises members to follow the recommendations in the policy statement Expert Witness Participation in Civil and Criminal Proceedings .
News
Published: April 01, 2023
Abstract
The vast majority of medical errors are caused by good people working in complex systems.
News
Published: February 01, 2023
TOPICS:
Medical Liability,
Risk Management
Abstract
When questions arise, the medical record either affirms care or can point out shortcomings.
News
Published: January 01, 2023
Abstract
Payers typically allow “incident to” billing for services provided by qualified health professionals, which pays at 100% of the physician fee, but only under very specific circumstances.
News
Published: December 01, 2022
TOPICS:
Advocacy,
Medical Liability,
Public Health
Abstract
Before the fix, an employer-sponsored health insurance plan was considered “affordable” based on the cost of an individual plan, not a more costly family plan.
News
Published: November 01, 2022
TOPICS:
Medical Liability,
Risk Management
Abstract
Physicians providing informal consultations could face a medical liability claim if the patient experiences an adverse outcome and can prove a duty existed and the information provided was a proximate cause of the injury.
News
Published: October 01, 2022
TOPICS:
Medical Liability
Abstract
Physicians have been reluctant to utilize mental health services due to a culture emphasizing strength and resilience, and fear of stigma or putting their licenses or jobs at risk.
News
Published: September 19, 2022
TOPICS:
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),
Autism/ASD,
Developmental/Behavioral Issues,
Medical Liability,
Psychiatry/Psychology,
Psychosocial Issues
Abstract
The chair of the AAP Committee on Medical Liability and Risk Management will cover diagnosis, things to watch for when prescribing medications and what to do when a patient is at high risk for suicide.
News
Published: September 01, 2022
TOPICS:
Medical Liability,
Risk Management
Abstract
Published data on malpractice in pediatric hospital medicine are lacking, but literature from adult hospitalist colleagues provides valuable insight.
News
Published: July 01, 2022
Abstract
Pediatricians are in a quandary when a child is under the care of someone who does not have legal authority to consent to medical care or a child immigrated to the U.S. without a parent.
News
Published: June 01, 2022
TOPICS:
Medical Liability,
Risk Management
Abstract
The best rule of thumb is to avoid texting anything that you would not want in a patient’s chart or read in court.
News
Published: April 01, 2022
Abstract
Review your insurance coverage annually and when you experience a significant practice or life change.
News
Published: March 01, 2022
Abstract
Establishing an anti-racism climate and reviewing hiring practices are among the actions health care organizations can take.
News
Published: January 02, 2022
Abstract
The number of multimillion dollar malpractice awards has risen over the past decade.
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