Sara Bergmanson

A new online training initiative led by the CDC encourages all frontline health care workers to learn more about the foundations of infection prevention and control.

A summary of radiology closed claim data from the MPL Association Data Sharing Project.

A summary of orthopedic closed claim data from the the MPL Association Data Sharing Project.

A summary of ob/gyn surgery claims data from the MPL Association Data Sharing Project.

A summary of internal medicine claims data from the MPL Association Data Sharing Project.

A 72-year-old woman with a history of diabetes went to the emergency department due to pain in her left eye. The ED physician suspected orbital cellulitis, but CBC and CT scans were normal.

HHS OCR announced it will waive potential HIPAA penalties against health care providers using telehealth services to care for patients during the COVID-19 national emergency.

New guidance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides clarification and advice for physicians on appropriate tapering methods for patients with long-term opioid use.

For this year’s spring CME seminars, attorney Brett B. Rowe presented “How to Fight the Opioid Epidemic” in Austin and Houston. Here’s a brief recap with five risk management takeaways for physicians.