It’s a question of utmost importance as the country debates what the health care system should look like: Do hospitals that spend less do so at the risk of providing poorer care?
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Stoned staffers roaming the halls present more than just the obvious risks to patients.
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So far, at least 369 patients of one hospital have learned they didn’t need the stents their cardiologist implanted.
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Coders may need to add a “CYA” category to account for procedures doctors order solely to prevent frivolous lawsuits — if you believe a recent survey of physicians.
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A health system accused of illegally providing kickbacks to favored cardiologists has reached an agreement to settle with the feds. And the cardiologist who first brought the case to light stands to make a mint.
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Connecticut is the first state to use new authority under federal law to sue a health care company for HIPAA violations.
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Health reform, cost cutting and increased regulation are only three of the 10 industry-wide challenges predicted for 2010.
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A recent report highlights just how widespread health care-related fraud is — and why the feds are looking to ramp up enforcement.
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A federal strike force announced a double-win against Medicare fraudsters:
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Docs and hospitals aren’t alone in wanting to put the brakes on frivolous medical liability lawsuits. The idea has solid support from patients, too.
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