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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Healthcare

WEBThis video series explores how artificial intelligence (AI) will change the future of healthcare. Eric Topol, MD, cardiologist, founder and director of The Scripps Research Translational …

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Medical Malpractice Insurance for Physicians, Surgeons, and Groups

WEBThe Doctors Company is the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, protecting 89,000 physicians and surgeons nationwide. We deliver superior coverage …

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Cultural Diversity in Healthcare: Strategies for Culturally …

WEBCultural competence describes “the ability of systems to provide care to patients with diverse values, beliefs, and behaviors, including tailoring delivery to meet patients’ …

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Nine Tips for Telehealth Clinical Documentation

WEBThe practice of telehealth creates additional and specific documentation requirements. Consider the following nine tips for documenting telehealth care: Modality: Specify …

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ADA Accessibility for Healthcare Websites: How Practices Can …

WEBMore than 3,000 digital accessibility lawsuits were brought in 2020—a 23 percent increase over the prior year. Healthcare practices and organizations, like businesses in many …

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Closing or Relocating a Healthcare Practice

WEBClosing or Relocating a Healthcare Practice. Physician practices close for many reasons, including physician illness or death or a decision to sell, practice solo, join another …

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Pediatrics: Addressing Social Determinants of Health and Adverse

WEBSocial determinants of health (SDOH) and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are two areas gaining attention as predictors of an individual’s long-term mental and physical …

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Implicit Bias Against Obesity: An Opportunity to Improve Patient …

WEBExplicit bias refers to the attitudes and beliefs that a person has on a conscious level. In self-reported studies physicians have characterized patients with obesity as being …

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2022 Judicial Review: Significant Court Decisions on Medical …

WEBIn the Midwest in 2022, we saw two significant state supreme court decisions on breach of the standard of care in medical malpractice cases: The Illinois Supreme Court eased a …

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Informed Refusal

WEBInformed Refusal. Consistent with the evolving trend of increased patient autonomy and patient participation in the decision-making process, individuals who have adequate …

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Telephone Communication for Healthcare Providers: Safety …

WEBThe way we communicate has changed dramatically over the years. Even with the introduction of technology-based communications, such as social networking sites, …

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Disaster Preparedness for Your Office Practice

WEBAn effective disaster preparedness plan will help ensure patient and staff safety and keep your practice focused on delivering care during an emergency. For additional guidance, …

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Medical and Dental Record Issues: Frequently Asked Questions

WEBFinancial information is part of the designated record set as defined by HIPAA (45 CFR § 164.501) to include medical and billing records. Financial information should be kept …

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Requests to Amend a Medical or Dental Record

WEBA provider who agrees (or partially agrees) with the patient’s request should take the following steps: Indicate on the patient’s record that “Per the patient’s request, the …

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Our Story: Founded by Doctors for Doctors

WEBOver 40 years ago, as California was gripped by a medical malpractice insurance crisis, leading physicians came together to pass historic legislation on behalf of doctors and …

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Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Patients: Frequently Asked …

WEBThe Doctors Company frequently receives member inquiries about interpreter requirements for patients who are limited in their ability to speak or understand English, or “limited …

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