This edition of Healthcare Perspective outlines strategies designed to enhance clinical operational and technical processes associated with the provision of telemedicine/telehealth (TMH).

The responsibility of being a trustee carries with it multiple duties. This article includes a list of the most common trustee duties.

This edition of Vantage Point^® addresses several central questions to help the reader understand why medical and clinical errors persist.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) a term encompassing such concepts as machine learning pattern recognition natural language processing robotics and neural networks designed to replicate human thought processes has become a driving force within the healthcare information technology field.

If you own or lease space within a property in New York City, it is vital to understand where your responsibilities lie when it comes to sidewalk maintenance.

How would your law practice fare if you disappeared tomorrow? Is there a plan in place that would permit an associate or colleague to address client and office needs or would they be left hopelessly digging through unmarked stacks of paper and scribbled notes?

If lawyers seek to continue to practice law they must devote time and resources to instituting sound banking and trust accounting procedures and supervising the parties entrusted with the authority to handle client funds.

This edition of Professional Counsel® discusses the importance of attorneys maintaining proper LPL coverage throughout their career.

An employee using their personal vehicle or hired (rental) vehicle to conduct business activities for their employer under the approval and/or knowledge of the employer constitutes H/NOA exposure.

Law firms can limit their exposure to professional liability and other claims by identifying and responding to key issues that may arise during the COVID-19 crisis.

Wills trusts and estates lawyers should be concerned about liability and duties to both their own clients and third-party beneficiaries. Download to learn more about documentation and how it can be effective in client service and practice management.

This article addresses issues that law firms should consider in order to limit their exposure to professional liability and other claims.

CNA's Healthcare Claims professionals use experience from the medical and legal professions to provide superior technical expertise and outstanding customer service.

This AlertBulletin® examines risk exposures associated with electronic media use and offers general policy recommendations for the workplace environment.

Via third-party contracts many healthcare organizations outsource a wide range of clinical, technical and administrative functions.

Our Epack 3 (EP3) policy was designed to provide clear solutions for complex management liability risks, with compartmentalized coverage options that work together and don't overlap.

Clinical burnout is a work-related syndrome experienced by an increasing number of physicians nurses physician assistants and nurse practitioners.

This edition of Vantage Point® takes a fresh look at AI applications in the healthcare industry, revisits data-related exposures, notes regulatory efforts intended to enhance data quality to minimize bias, and more.

It is recommended that due diligence be exercised when identifying and selecting third-party transport carriers to hire. 

This Special Resource serves as a reference for healthcare organizations seeking to evaluate risk exposures associated with COVID-19.

While the statement that the world is getting smaller is something of a well used cliché it is true to sat that most large law firms now operate across many diverse borders and either have offices in or deal with local firms across a number of jurisdictions.

At a time when patient expectations are greater than ever organizations that approve privileges without fully verifying an applicants qualifications risk lawsuit alleging negligent credentialing practices. Download to learn about the impact of these claims on hospitals and medical centers.

Physician risk management programs today require a comprehensive and strategic approach known as enterprise risk management (ERM).

This resource discusses the ERM model which represents a continuous process applied across the medical practice and influenced by staff conduct at every level.

Lawyers Professional Liability statistics on Business Transactions/Commercial Law: Includes sales agreements agency agreements entertainment contracts commercial transactions including financing where real estate is not the major subject.

This edition of AlertBulletin® focuses on the importance of establishing a setting-specific, appropriately scaled framework for crisis decision-making before disaster strikes.

Our innovative resources can help insureds save time and avoid costly claims by identifying and addressing hidden exposures.

This resource examines three major EMR-related issues and suggests countermeasures to protect patients and minimize liability exposures.

This edition of Vantage Point offers various risk management suggestions for home healthcare providers, ranging from practice guidelines to hazard assessment procedures to security measures for both patients/residents and caregivers.

As a leader in the lawyers' professional liability insurance marketplace we stress the importance of engagement letters in our articles guides and risk control courses. The benefits of engagement letter usage flow to both the law firm and client.

This edition of Professional Counsel® explains how while many escrow arrangements begin with optimism and mutual agreement, it is essential to remain prepared for the complexities and challenges that may arise. 

As an area of practice family law includes all litigation and legal services related to antenuptial and domestic relationships separation and divorce alimony and child support child custody surrogacy and adoption.

The Aging Services 2018 Claim Report is designed to encourage change in this critical segment of the healthcare industry. The report focuses on fall- and pressure injury-related claims which despite risk-reduction efforts continue to be the two major sources of professional liability.

Employers can take steps to mitigate risks of negligent entrustment by ensuring the individuals they hire to operate vehicles are qualified, competent and responsible drivers

Compelling evidence suggests that employers who take a proactive stance toward concerning behaviors are more successful in deterring workplace violence.

In collaboration with our partners at Nurses Service Organization (NSO) we at CNA insure over 26000 nurse practitioners (NPs) in a wide variety of settings. We are pleased to present our fourth nurse practitioner closed claim report.

This edition of Vantage Point® identifies the elements of new healthcare delivery methods, describes the benefits and risks of these innovations, and suggests strategies designed to protect patients/residents and reduce liability exposure.

This edition of Vantage Point® offers practical strategies designed to strengthen behavioral patient screening and assessment management of psychiatric patients in the ED, inpatient management of comorbidities, environmental safety and patient discharge.

Even with FTCA protection, deemed community health centers face potential liability gaps. CNA's specialized Gap Medical Malpractice policy provides essential coverage for claims not fully addressed by FTCA protection.

While the designation of counsel has been used by firms for many years the concept can still be a bit of a paradox if not often completely misunderstood.

Quality and safety improvement in healthcare settings depends upon candid discussion of process problems provider misjudgments staff miscommunications adverse events near misses and other lapses.

Informed consent (IC) is a two-way educational and communication process intended to prevent patients from being treated without their permission and understanding.

This Professional Counsel^® shows that by embracing succession planning as a strategic imperative, firms can position themselves for growth, resilience, preparedness for unforeseen events, and continued excellence in serving their clients.

CNA’s Private Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability insurance is designed to protect the company and the people who lead it, addressing claims arising from their decisions and actions.

This issue examines 10 of the most common and potentially serious risks associated with the use of personal mobile devices in the healthcare setting and offers suggestions designed to mitigate these exposures.

This edition of Vantage Point® offers five basic strategies to prevent and mitigate common hazards on the road to organizational consolidation.

Working closely with agents and policyholders, CNA’s Risk Control team helps identify exposures and provide solutions to mitigate loss.

Electronic healthcare records (EHRs) have revolutionized the practice of medicine creating the potential for significant improvements in patient safety clinical teamwork and operational efficiency.

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