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EHR risk management Written by Patricia King, JD    One of the policies underlying the government's push to encourage adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) is the expectation that EHRs will help prevent medical errors. This view is held not only by health policy experts, but also malpractice insurers.  In an earlier article, we explored incentives that some carriers are offering physicians to encourage EHR adoption. It is important to recognize, however, that some features of EHRs could actually cause problems from a risk management perspective if not properly addressed. Read more...

Shared savings program Written by Patricia King, JD    Section 3022 of PPACA calls for the establishment of a Medicare shared savings program by January 1, 2012.  The shared savings program would reward accountable care organizations (ACOs) that lower average per capita Medicare expenditures while continuing to meet quality performance standards. Read more...

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