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Service Animals in the Medical Practice

Jan 02, 2018 ● By Digital Media Director

Many physicians and their staffs actively discourage the presence of animals within the office for cleanliness and hygiene reasons—as well as the potential safety threat from an uncontrollable animal. However, medical practices that prohibit all animals from their premises under any circumstances risk facing allegations that they have violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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2017: The Year in Review

Nov 27, 2017 ● By Digital Media Director

In keeping with our annual tradition, we have dedicated the next few pages to some of the year’s top stories.

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New Toolkit Helps Tribes Take More Control of Research

Oct 30, 2017 ● By Digital Media Director

American Indian tribes have long been a popular focus for population research studies. Too often, however, the findings are never even shared with the tribe, let alone used to improve tribal health.

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Is Your Practice Prepared?

Aug 28, 2017 ● By Digital Media Director

Lawsuit Highlight's ACA's Anti-Discrimination Rule

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Health Professionals and Opioid Addiction

Jun 26, 2017 ● By Digital Media Director

Reframing the problem with a compassionate and therapeutic approach.

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Track and Follow up on Your Tests

May 24, 2017 ● By Digital Media Director

Missed or delayed diagnosis is one of the most often-litigated allegations in medical malpractice.1 These claims often result from tracking and follow-up procedure failures.

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It's in the Manual

Mar 27, 2017 ● By Digital Media Director

Set and review policies and procedures.

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Protected Health Information Migrates to the Cloud

Mar 26, 2017 ● By Digital Media Director

Health care facilities, health plans, and business associates are increasingly turning to cloud service providers to to store and maintain the company's ePHI.

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Maintain Accurate Medical Records to Minimize Legal Risk

Mar 26, 2017 ● By Digital Media Director

A medical record is crucial to the defensibly of a case; occasionally it can be the biggest hurdle.

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Keep Your Team Trained and Informed

Feb 22, 2017 ● By MED Magazine

Keeping your office staff well trained and informed about best practices can help cut your risk of a professional liability claim. Check out this handy checklist from the experts at ProAssurance to ensure you’re protected.

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