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Who’s Liable for Bad Medical Advice in the Age of ChatGPT?

Bill of Health

medical licensing exam , diagnose illnesses , and even outshine human doctors on measures of perceived empathy , raising many questions about how AI will reshape health care as we know it. In the field of medicine, ChatGPT already has been reported to ace the U.S. But what happens when AI gets things wrong?

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9th Circuit Says Former Federal Nurse Can Proceed With Medical Malpractice Suit Against VA Hospital

The Health Law Firm Blog

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 29, 2021, the U.S. By George F. Indest III, J.D., Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a former federal employee can sue the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). The suit alleges medical negligence that occurred [.]

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9th Circuit Says Former Federal Nurse Can Proceed With Medical Malpractice Suit Against VA Hospital

The Health Law Firm Blog

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 29, 2021, the U.S. By George F. Indest III, J.D., Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a former federal employee can sue the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). The suit alleges medical negligence that occurred [.].

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Tackle the Unique Aspects of ASC Credentialing

MedTrainer

Credentialing Delays: The credentialing process can be lengthy, often involving gathering and verifying extensive documentation, including education, training, licensure, certifications, malpractice history, and references. billion in 2021, will reach $5.6 billion by 2030.

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Medicare Enrollment & Behavioral Health Credentialing

MedTrainer

This may include proof of licensure, certification, accreditation, malpractice insurance, DEA registration (if applicable), and other supporting documentation. billion in 2021, will reach $5.6 Credentialing Documentation: Behavioral health providers must gather and submit extensive documentation for the Medicare enrollment process.

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Telemedicine: What Slows Down the Healthcare of the Future

HIT Consultant

According to CRICO’s national CBS Database, 66% of malpractice cases in telemedicine from 2014 to 2018 were connected to misdiagnosis. As for 2021, 43 states implemented service parity (which is also called coverage parity). According to the 2021 research, 25% of adults 65+ never use the internet. Misdiagnoses. Cybersecurity.

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8 Common Physician Credentialing Mistakes to Watch in 2024

HIT Consultant

Credentialing lapses can expose a healthcare organization to malpractice suits and accreditation problems. All certifications and licenses must be verified for every provider who administers services to patients. This creates the potential for negative patient outcomes, which can lead to expensive malpractice lawsuits.