Risk Updates & Hot Topics
Regular updates related to new trends, industry wide issues and urgent risk management matters.
Risk Updates
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Violence in the workplace has become a common occurrence and physicians and practice staff are concerned for their safety. In 2020, approximately 76% of all workplace violence occurred in healthcare and social assistance organizations. As these events unfold around us...
DEA Requires 8-hour CME to Renew or Obtain Certificate On June 27, 2023, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 mandates that all Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) – registered physicians and healthcare providers complete a one-time, 8-hour CME training on managing and treating opioid...
With the shortage of lidocaine, many healthcare organizations are finding themselves in a position of mixing or reconstituting medications, previously provided as pre-mixed solutions by the manufacturer (i.e. local anesthetics with epinephrine). When dealing with supply shortages and the need...
Medical Malpractice Claims Costs The average cost of medical malpractice claims has been on the rise since 2009. While there was a decrease in cost during the pandemic, largely due to cases being placed on hold, it is predicted costs will return to...
Hot Topics
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GE Contrast Media Shortage (Omnipaque and Visipaque) – American College of Radiology Guidance The American College of Radiology (“ACR”) has issued a statement on GE’s global contrast media shortage including considerations for alternative diagnostic imaging. It is anticipated that the...