Patient: I was beaten for leaving hospital
September 3, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
If this story is true, one hospital needs to undertake some serious retraining of its security staff.
September 3, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
No, you can’t look up your ex’s medical records
August 31, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Seems like Iowa hospitals are facing an epidemic of nosiness — and HIPAA violations.
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Foreign-trained docs: Does the care they provide measure up?
August 25, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Patients (and let’s be honest, some health care pros) worry that physicians trained overseas may not provide the same level of care as U.S.-trained docs. Should they be concerned?
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Nurse fired for HIPAA violation after discussing cop-killer patient: Was it fair?
August 24, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Even an off-the-cuff venting session online can result in a HIPAA violation and firing if health providers aren’t careful about what they do — or don’t — say.
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Third-party vendor leaves thousands of patient records at city dump
August 12, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Four hospitals are investigating after it was discovered a billing vendor was dumping thousands of unshredded patient records at a local dump.
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Nurses posted dying patient’s graphic photo on Facebook
August 10, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Note to emergency room personnel: Refrain from taking grisly photos of dying patients and posting them online.
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‘Don’t tase me, doc!’
August 3, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
More hospitals are using stun guns as part of their security programs– especially in the emergency department. Should they be?
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Looking for a new job? Hiring outlook is better
July 28, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Seems there’s reason to hope hiring will pick up at hospitals and medical practices this year.
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Doc snooped in estranged wife’s medical records
July 27, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Divorces can be ugly. Going through your soon-to-be ex-wife’s medical records is uglier.
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Violence increasing in hospitals — what’s behind the rise?
July 26, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
There’s a new warning out about the increased violence taking place in hospitals and other medical facilities.
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