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Risk Management & Medical Practice Web SitesMedical practice web sites have become increasingly popular among physicians in recent years. A practice web site is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can offer patients basic instructions, patient-focused medical information, education, and answers to general health care questions when and where they need them. Most practice web sites are now being integrated with practice management systems to offer appointment scheduling capabilities; administrative, insurance and billing functions; and secure communications with doctors, nurses, and staff. In addition, a well-designed and content-rich web site can attract and engage both new, and current patients. Thus, most physicians use their web sites as dedicated marketing and advertising tools, as well. Read More...Delegation to Licensed PersonnelToday’s health care is complex. New drugs, new procedures, and even new legislation place a strain on physicians to be better, more efficient, and well-versed in more treatment options. Because of this atmosphere, the role of the physician is changing—physicians rely on other licensed personnel and delegate tasks that were often previously performed by physicians. And, the use of additional licensed personnel for these purposes is increasing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2016 both registered nurses—which include advanced practice nurses—and physician assistants (PAs), will increase by 23 percent, while the number of physicians will increase only by 14 percent.1 Read More...The “Never Event” A New Weapon in the Litigator’s Lexicon?The term “never event” is the result of a union between not-for-profit patient safety groups and the federal government—specifically, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The government’s intent is to change from an acquiescent payor of medical bills to an involved customer, reimbursing only for high quality health care. Read More...Receive the Medical Risk Management Advisor by EmailTo access a faster, more efficient delivery of this newsletter—simply go to www.ProAssurance.com/MRMA and enter the e-mail address you wish to use to receive the Advisor. Once enrolled, you can change your email address, unsubscribe, or remove your address from the postal list at any time. We do not share your email address with any person or entity outside of ProAssurance Group. Stay tuned for notification of additional newsletters you can receive by email—such as future issues of the ProAssurance comment and Vital Signs. Read More...
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