Compliance

Privacy-Related Class Action Lawsuits in Health Care: How They Work and How to Avoid Them

Doriann Cain, partner, Faegre Drinker

// By Ray Mina // The convergence of technology and health care has raised concerns about data security. Nearly 75 percent of people are concerned about protecting their personal health data. High-profile class action lawsuits related to consumer privacy have caused significant financial and reputational damage to some health systems. How can you protect your organization?

Hospitals Step Up Efforts to Curb Workplace Violence: What You Need to Know

Mark Moore, corporate director of protective and support services at Dayton Children’s Hospital

U.S. hospitals are seeing a dramatic rise in workplace violence. While some organizations are taking active steps to address the issue — including developing internal and external campaigns — more is needed: Only 43 percent of workers believe their organization’s policies against workplace violence are effective. In most hospitals today, electronic medical records and patient Read More

Measures to Curb Workforce Violence Ramp Up in Hospitals Across America

John Marzano

U.S. hospitals are seeing a dramatic rise in workplace violence. While some organizations are taking active steps to address the issue — including developing internal and external campaigns — more is needed: Only 43 percent of workers believe their organization’s policies against workplace violence are effective. // By John Marzano // In most hospitals today, Read More