Supporting Providers in the Age of Telehealth
It’s a Matter of Experience Before the age of COVID-19, telehealth technologies were sparsely used and akin to “another cool development” for most healthcare providers. Lovers of technology may have been fascinated with the potential of telehealth while old-schoolers preferred to keep things just the way they’ve worked for years. Medicare, Medicaid and insurance companies…
Read More12 Keys to Finding the Best Physical Therapist Insurance
If you run a physical therapy practice, you need good physical therapist insurance to make sure that both you and your team are always covered. It can be tricky to navigate the world of selecting the best insurance, but fortunately, there are a few key tips and tricks that will help you to rest easier…
Read MoreWhen Are Lab Technicians Liable? Five Reasons to Carry Professional Liability Insurance
When most people think of medical malpractice, they don’t think of lab technicians. Unfortunately, as more lab tests become available to diagnose medical conditions, laboratory technicians have an increased risk of getting sued if they make a mistake that leads to patient harm. Moreover, if a patient sues for malpractice, they usually include everyone involved…
Read MoreDo Occupational Therapists Need Malpractice Insurance?
When you think about malpractice insurance, you probably conjure up images of doctors harming patients who wouldn’t dream of practicing without it. You may not think that occupational therapists (OTs), and other types of medical providers need malpractice insurance because you don’t hear about lawsuits against that profession very often. However, professional liability insurance is…
Read MoreCan Lab Technicians Be Sued for Malpractice?
When you make the decision to pursue a career as a lab technician, malpractice insurance is probably not at the top of the list of requirements you’ll have to meet to fulfill your dream. However, lab technicians can be sued for malpractice, so it’s important to protect your career by purchasing professional liability insurance (also…
Read More5 Reasons Cyber Security Insurance Is Becoming More Important Than Ever
With more businesses moving their data into the cloud, there is more emphasis on keeping data secure – both for the business and for the private data of consumers. While cyber security is a top priority for many business owners, many still overlook the need for cyber security insurance, especially new and small businesses. This…
Read MoreWhat Sort of Insurance Will Cover Physical Therapists?
If you’re considering a career as a physical therapist, you’ll be educated in everything you know to be able to fulfill your job as you help patients recover from injuries and illnesses. However, you might not learn about the kinds of insurance, like professional liability insurance, that physical therapists (PTs) need to protect themselves from…
Read MoreHelping Hesitant Patients Embrace Telehealth
Focus on Understanding and Addressing the Underlying Issues In a world that’s constantly focused on embracing technology and using it to run our lives faster and more efficiently, telehealth services seem to fit right in. Instead of spending hours driving to a doctor’s appointment and sitting in a waiting room, you can just initiate a…
Read MoreWhy COVID Testing Labs Should Have Cyber Security Insurance in Case of a Data Breach
COVID testing labs have popped up around the country as the need for mass virus testing has emerged as one of the best ways to slow the spread of this deadly disease. They were needed so quickly that companies might not have considered all the necessary protections needed to ensure the organization is covered in…
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