The Doctor’s Advocate | Second Quarter 2015
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- HIPAA: Yesterday and Today
Over the years, HIPAA regulations have been affected by new federal laws, and audits have now become an undeniable reality.
- Medical Error Prevention
Few medical errors are attributed to faulty medical judgment; the majority are attributed to system failures inherent in healthcare delivery.
- Risks and Complications of Opiates
Excessive or inappropriate use of opiates in the treatment of pain is a major national problem in the delivery of healthcare.
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Second Quarter 2015
Director's Forum
A Claim Involving Childhood Vaccination
An Ounce of Prevention
MAC/Sedation Fires Increasing
Government Relations Report
SGR Fix Includes Standard of Care Language
New Resources at www.thedoctors.com
Trending CME Topics
Studies Reveal Malpractice Claim Trends in Emergency Medicine and Obstetrics
Case Studies
What to Expect from Litigation
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Industry and Company News: Second Quarter 2015