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The Risks and Benefits of Electronic Health Records – OMIC

WEBHopefully, with a reduction in errors, the percentage of satisfied practices will grow, patient safety will be improved, and claims will be prevented. 1. 2010 AAOE member survey on …

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New Liability Exposures and Insurance Needs for Managed Health …

WEBCommon liability exposures faced by managed care organizations or providers that are typically covered by a managed health care E&O policy are: Performance of utilization …

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General OMIC Information – OMIC

WEBAcademy members are invited to contact Dana Pollard, at NAS Insurance Services (877) 808-6277 (or [email protected]) for business products. Please visit …

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OMIC – Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company: A Risk Retention …

WEBAs the practice of medicine and ophthalmology changes, OMIC assesses industry trends to meet the insurance needs of member-insureds by providing current, practical, …

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Underwriting Life, Health & Disability – OMIC

WEBAn applicant can obtain a copy of his or her own MIB report for US $8.50 by writing to: MIB Information Office, PO Box 105, Essex Station, Boston, MA 02112 (617-426-3660). In …

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Liability and coverage for patient falls – OMIC

WEBIn OMIC’s case, we offer $50,000 in premises liability coverage. However, if the insured has GL coverage for a premises liability claim, OMIC’s limited coverage is not available. …

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Risks and Benefits of Writing Off a Patient’s Bill – OMIC

WEBOphthalmologists calling OMIC’s Risk Management Hotline frequently ask for advice about revealing errors, offering apologies, or waiving fees. OMIC’s approach is founded on the …

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Medical Record Corrections and Alternations – OMIC

WEBThe medical record serves many purposes: it promotes patient safety and continuity of care by providing a comprehensive account of the patient’s diagnosis and treatment, provides …

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Free Vision Screening Exams – OMIC

WEBOphthalmologists and their staff often provide free vision screening examinations at health fairs, schools, senior centers, and local malls. These screenings are enormously …

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Documentation Errors Related to Electronic Health Records

WEBOphthalmic Mutual Insurance Company (OMIC) Phone: (800) 562-6642 655 Beach Street | San Francisco, CA 94109-1336 Fax: (415) 771-7087 PO Box 880610 | San Francisco, …

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Noncompliant Patient Missed or Cancelled Appointment (Sample …

WEBDear (Patient): You have canceled your follow-up appointment on (date) without rescheduling. We were unable to reach you by telephone. Continued care is essential to …

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Noncompliant Patient (Sample Letter) – OMIC

WEBNoncompliant Patient (Sample Letter) This sample letter is provided as a guideline only and should be modified according to the situation. Send the letter via regular mail, and add …

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David Parke II MD – OMIC

WEBOphthalmic Mutual Insurance Company (OMIC) Phone: (800) 562-6642 655 Beach Street | San Francisco, CA 94109-1336 Fax: (415) 771-7087 PO Box 880610 | San Francisco, …

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When Patients Become Difficult, Hostile, or Violent – OMIC

WEBThe first step is to define workplace violence. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) defines …

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Release of Medical Records – OMIC

WEBAs a general rule, unless the patient specifically asks that only some of the records be sent, you should release the entire record, including billing statements, correspondence and …

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Informed Consent for Minor Patients – OMIC

WEBInformed Consent for Minor Patients. [ Digest, Summer, 1999] The law authorizes parent (s) or guardian (s) of a minor (anyone under the age of 18) to give informed consent for …

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Fear and Loathing of Malpractice Litigation – OMIC

WEBThe Harris and OMIC polls asked the following question concerning three areas of medical care: “Based on your experience, have you noticed fear of malpractice liability causing …

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Informed Consent Spotlight: Signatures and Expiration Dates

WEBA pre-op protocol that includes a brief check-in with the patient to confirm there are no changes can be a helpful tool. For more on informed consent, see OMIC’s …

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Consent for Proxy Forms – OMIC

WEBConsent for Proxy Forms. Minor-aged patients are often brought to the pediatrician for non-urgent acute medical care or health supervision visits by someone other than their …

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