10 Things to Avoid When Looking for Liability Insurance Online
Everyone in the healthcare space has had a rough couple of years. From staffing challenges to mental health issues and just plain burnout, our healthcare heroes have had enough pressure and stress to last a lifetime. Business owners and consultants haven’t had it much better with constant uncertainty, loss of profits and looming inflation. More…
Read More6 Reasons Medical Professionals Need to Understand Cyber Liability
As a healthcare practitioner, you’ve likely heard of cyber liability. In short, this means you may be responsible for compensating patients and others who are victimized by a security breach or similar IT-related incident from your office. And if you’re thinking that as a counselor, therapist, or social worker the chances of such an event…
Read MoreFour Ways to Reduce Risk for Medical Labs in COVID Era
As the world continues to battle the COVID-19 global pandemic amidst new variants, vaccination programs and uncertainty in just about every aspect of life, medical labs remain on the front lines. It’s important for these entities to protect themselves as much as possible from the inevitable risks that come with a situation of such magnitude.…
Read MoreWhy You Should #ThankAPharmacist This Month
October is American Pharmacist Month, and like many other members of our healthcare system, they deserve extra praise and thanks this year for their dedication in serving our communities throughout the pandemic. Here are just a few reasons why you should thank a pharmacist this month. 4 Reasons to Thank A Pharmacist in October 1.…
Read MoreFour Common Mistakes Lab Techs Make
Did you ever wonder who was handling the huge influx of COVID-19 diagnostic tests during the pandemic that started in Spring 2020? Professional lab technicians were already busy performing an estimated 13 billion lab tests per year for a host of other illnesses and conditions when the global pandemic began. Although typically in the background…
Read MoreUpskilling and Reskilling in Pharmacy
You might be a pharmacy technician, an assistant, or a pharmacist. Perhaps you work in a hospital or retail environment. Depending on your role and area of practice, you’ve probably already completed training and some level of education as a requirement for your job. You might even take regular continuing education courses to maintain your…
Read MoreIs Administrative Staff Covered by Medical Malpractice Insurance?
A spectrum of medical tasks can lead to negligence that causes patient harm, from a physician’s misdiagnosis to mislabeled medication. Administrative staff can even be found liable due to the diverse nature of their work. This makes malpractice insurance (also known as professional liability) a necessity for all team members, even if a patient lawsuit…
Read MoreHow Much Is Professional Liability Insurance? 6 Factors That Affect Price
Do you own a small business, mental health practice, or other type of company? If so, you could benefit greatly from paying for professional liability insurance. Professional liability insurance—also known as medical malpractice insurance (for medical professions)—can help protect you in the face of a lawsuit. If you’re wondering, “How much is professional liability insurance?”…
Read MorePharmacy Technician: What’s Next?
As a pharmacy technician, you know you’re an important part of patient care wherever you work. And statistically, most pharm techs work in retail pharmacies and drug stores, which account for 51% of all positions. What’s the job outlook for pharmacy technicians? The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that pharmacy tech positions will increase by…
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