If health care companies are making decisions whether to keep or close hospitals based purely on economics, then we may need a different system.

Health care facilities and companies that manage big data are partnering to better protect patients and patient data.

As the novel coronavirus spreads throughout the world, doctors, nurses and other medical professionals are on the front lines. Here’s what industry experts have their eyes on to manage their risk exposure.

Hotels, arenas and other entertainment venues are transforming into makeshift health care facilities to aid in the coronavirus fight. Welcome to the new normal in hospitality. 

The panic surrounding coronavirus has already generated a few digital scams. What would happen if a hospital executive fell for one?

As the cost of health care keeps climbing and the general liability market hardens, accident & health policies are providing a critical extra layer of protection.

This year, six brokers from across the brokerage field were named as the 2020 Health Care Power Broker winners. An additional three brokers were named as finalists.

The budding telemedicine industry promises to bring medical care to those who can’t access it, but professional liability issues could pose problems. 

Ardent Health Services’ Alumine Bellone is no stranger to overcoming challenges. That’s why she’s taking experiences from her past to leverage change for risk management’s future.

At an NWCDC 2019 mega-session, Dr. Gary M. Franklin discussed strategies that keep acute pain from becoming chronic and which can prevent your next catastrophic claim.

A panel at the 2019 National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference® & Expo titled “The Opioid Epidemic: Mitigating Employee Safety and Health Risks” drew audience attention to alternatives that are helping curb the crisis.

Companies are adopting biometric systems to enhance security, but aren’t going far enough to protect the unique data from breaches.

USC’s gynecologist was accused of sexual misconduct while “attending to” patients. In court, USC’s insurer argued it did not have to defend the university.

Data has become a central part of business operations across all sections, but managing health care data remains the most paramount.

Risk Strategies adds an industry veteran to its health care practice, RT Specialty promotes Kimberly Vincent and more in this edition of People on the Move.

For Concentra’s John Anderson, getting patients back to work after an injury is what keeps him passionate about his job.

Implementing a Medicare for All system would be challenging and may not have immediate results, but for the future’s sake, it could be just what the doctor ordered.

Each innovation in health care influences the way underwriters approach the market; by knowing what’s changing, insureds can help keep insurers informed.

A secret recording of a quality and safety meeting at UNC highlights the need for safe, open lines of communication for employees to discuss workplace concerns.

The 2019 Annual Patient Safety & Quality Industry Outlook report examined this year’s top risks to patient safety and hospital bottom lines.