02.10.2026 | Top 10 Health Tech Hazards 2026

In this edition:

• Opioid Safety Dashboards Can Support Safe Opioid Prescribing
• New Event Reporting System Improved Near-Miss Reporting and Staff Engagement
• Health Department Investigations in Outpatient Settings Identify Infection Risks
• Use of Shadow AI Raises Concerns About Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Patient Safety
• US Supreme Court Decision May Lead to Increased Malpractice Cases in Federal Court

01.27.2026 | Emoji Use in EHR: Communication Concerns

In this edition:

• "Difficult " Patients More Likely to Have Mental Health Concerns, Chronic Pain
• Emoji Use in the EHR Raises Questions of Potential Misinterpretation
• Children Late on Vaccination Schedule Less Likely to Receive MMR Vaccination
• Nearly Three in Four Nurses Report Emotional Exhaustion due to Work
• System Hardening Can Reduce Cyberattack Vulnerabilities, Protect ePHI

01.13.2026 | Requesting Reviewers and Sample Job Descriptions

In this edition:

• Spotlight: Health Literacy and Medical Misinformation
• Nearly 57 Million People Were Affected by Healthcare Data Breaches in 2025
• LLMs Inconsistently Interpret Verbal Probability Terms, May Lead to Misunderstandings
• HHS Seeks Public Input on Swiftly Integrating AI into Clinical Use
• Chronic Pain More Prevalent Among Rural Than Urban Cancer Survivors

12.30.2025 | Navigating Rural Health Challenges

In this edition:

• Participation in Medical Cannabis Program Associated with Reduced Prescription Opioid Use
• Only 41% of US Rural Hospitals Still Offer Labor and Delivery Services
• Assessing Older Adults' Digital Skills to Identify Need for Digital Literacy Interventions
• A "Defensible Doctor" Practices Both Good Documentation and Good Medicine
• Consultant Pathologist Suspended Following Misconduct

12.16.2025 | Reducing Clinician Burnout with EHR Solutions; Safety Culture Resource Center

In this edition:

• Evaluation of Healthcare AI Should Consider Ethics, Effectiveness, Financial Performance
• Severe Postpartum Morbidity, Mortality Highest for Rural Deliveries at Urban Hospitals
• Recommendations to Reduce Implicit Bias in Patient-Provider Communication
• Adherence to Digital Health Technologies Influenced by Four Domains of Factors
• Time Allotted for EHR-Based Tasks Decreases Clinician Burnout

12.02.2025 | Implementing AI Frameworks for Safer Healthcare, Falls Management

In this edition:

• US Primary Care Physicians are Among Most Likely to Experience Burnout
• Act Early to Implement AI Operating Plan, Frameworks for Responsible Use
• One in Seven Children in Households Receiving Benefits Still Experience Food Insecurity
• Offering Two or More Alternative Treatments May Improve Physician Decision-Making
• Consultant Pathologist Suspended Following Misconduct

11.18.2025 | Creating a Culture of Safety in Healthcare: What It Really Takes

In this edition:

• Most Americans Support Giving Children MMR Vaccine, But Still Cite Confusion
• More Than Half of Antibiotic Prescriptions in Primary Care Are Inappropriate
• Losing ACA Tax Credits Could Cause Healthcare Job Losses Nationwide, Research Says
• Antibiotics Still Prescribed in Two-Thirds of UTI Visits Without UTI-Specific Symptoms
• Ongoing Evidence Shows Broad Safety of COVID, RSV, Influenza Vaccines

11.04.2025 | AI in Healthcare: Risks, Benefits & Governance

In this edition:

• Food Insecurity Associated with Worse Patient-Provider Communication, Higher Risks of Dementia
• Healthcare Cybersecurity Report Finds Most Organizations Victims of Cyberattack
• JAMA Report on AI Discusses Potential Risks and Benefits
• AI Healthcare Applications Are Outpacing the Legal Frameworks to Determine Liability
• Solar Energy Could Reduce Significant Emissions from MRI and CT Imaging

10.21.2025 | Patient Falls and Disruptive Behavior: How to Manage Common Concerns

In this edition:

• Research Details Framework to Address Disruptive Practitioner Behavior
• Patient Falls Remain Top Reported Sentinel Event to Joint Commission
• Patients and Families Identify Staff Behaviors That Make Them Feel Unheard
• Over Half of Malpractice Allegations Stem from Treatment and Care, Report Says
• OCR Announces Settlement with Five Healthcare Providers for HIPAA Violations

09.09.2025 | Challenges Using AI in Healthcare, Tools for Diagnostic Accuracy

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Suicide Prevention
• Illinois Joins States Restricting AI Use for Mental Health Services
• New York Raises Alarm on Congenital Syphilis Cases After Three Infant Deaths
• New Report on Improving Communication with Older Adults
• White Paper on Diagnostic Error Offers Self-Assessment Tool, Actionable Strategies

08.26.2025 | Reduce Barriers to Mental Healthcare for Physicians, Pediatric Exam Chaperones

In this edition:

• Children's Hospital Fires Nurses for HIPAA Violations
• Shared Decision-Making Key to Appropriate Use of Chaperones for Pediatric Exams
• Study Identifies Trends in ADHD Medication Misuse
• Recommended Strategies to Reduce Barriers to Mental Healthcare for Physicians
• Healthcare Staff Who Fear Workplace Aggression More Likely to Feel Burnout

08.12.2025 | Vaccines for Preventing COVID-19 during Pregnancy

In this edition:

• Predictive Model Can Separate Patient Harm from Patient Complaints, Study Says
• RSV Hospitalization Associated with Higher Rates of Cardiovascular Events
• Three-and-a-Half Years Average Time to Diagnose Patient with Dementia, Study Says
• US Department of Labor Announces Self-Audit Programs to Improve Compliance
• Baltimore Nurses Strike over Patient Safety, Staffing Concerns

07.29.2025 | Patients Report Low Levels of Trust Toward AI in Healthcare

In this edition:

• Patients Report Low Levels of Trust Toward Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
• US Children's Health Deteriorated Across Many Indicators from 2007 to 2023
• Delayed Diagnosis of Hypertension Common but Dangerous for Untreated Patients
• Unintentional Fall Deaths Increase for Older Adults from 2003 to 2023
• Patients with Active Online Portals Less Likely to No-Show Appointments

07.15.2025 | Is Your Organization Still Punishing Human Error?

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Disability Pride Month
• Recent Report Examines Health AI Tools That Fall Outside FDA Oversight
• USPSTF Updates Recommendations on Screening for IPV Violence, Caregiver Abuse
• Influenza Vaccination During Pregnancy Tied to Significantly Reduced Infant Influenza
• Proposed HIPAA Changes Would Require Major Investment in Cybersecurity

07.01.2025 | Resource Hub: AI Insights for Healthcare and Government Leaders

In this edition:

• Self-Reported Maternal Physical and Mental Health Declined from 2016 to 2023
• Digital Intervention May Help Primary Care Improve Patients’ Depression Outcomes
• Low-Technology Intervention to Reduce Hospital-at-Home Medication Errors
• Family Caregivers of Patients with Dementia Tell Where They Most Need Support
• Healthcare Experienced Second Most Cybersecurity Threats in 2024

06.17.2025 | Workplace Violence and AI Liability Risks in Healthcare

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Health Care Risk Management Week
• Older Adults Perceive Elderspeak as Patronizing, More Likely to Reject Care
• AHRQ CAHPS Survey for Informal Caregivers of Adults Who Received End-of Life Care
• Workplace Violence Cost Hospitals More Than $18B in 2023
• ASPR Recommends Steps for Healthcare Organizations to Mitigate Workplace Violence

06.10.2025 | Ask ECRI: Assessing the Competency of Aging Physicians

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Caring for LGBTQ Patients
• "Relax More, Drink More": Patients with Vulvovaginal Disorders Report Gaslighting
• Road Map to Operationalize Resilience in Healthcare Identified Capacities, Processes
• FDA COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines Will Limit Availability Based on Risk Factors
• Intervention Improves ACP Documentation Among Older Adults with Cancer

05.20.2025 | 10 Ways Healthcare Supply Chain Leaders Can Mitigate Tariff Challenges

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Healthcare AI Governance
• Treatment of Inappropriate Sexual Behavior Among Patients with Dementia
• Fatigue, Neurologic Symptoms Most Common Symptoms of Long COVID Among Healthcare Workers
• Provider Attitudes Are a Barrier to Older Adult Participation in Fall Prevention Activities
• UK Study: Healthcare Worker Fatigue Directly Contributes to Patient, Staff Harm

05.06.2025 | 2026 Top Safety Concerns: Submit Your Nominations!

In this edition:

• Percentage of Publicly Insured Children Diagnosed with Mental Health Disorders Increased 2010 to 2019
• Rate of Pregnancy-Related Mortality Increased from 2018 to 2022
• 800 Measles Cases Reported This Year, Most Associated with Outbreaks and Low Vaccination Coverage
• T2DM Patients Receiving a CMR Experienced Improved Medication Adherence
• SSIs Peak in Warmer Months, Particularly Between July and August

04.22.2025 | New Blood Test for Alzheimer's Diagnosis, Childhood Vaccines, and AI Governance

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Healthcare AI Governance
• New Blood Test Can Help Diagnose AD and Determine Its Progression
• Childhood Vaccine Coverage for Routine Shots Lags Behind Prepandemic Rates
• Many Adults without RSV Vaccination Unsure of Eligibility
• Who Will Be Held Liable for Medical Errors Associated with AI Use?

04.08.2025 | ECRI's Latest Insights on AI Risks & Safety

In this edition:

• Frontline Clinic Administrators Express Concerns About Extreme Weather Events
• Adults with High and Low Antibiotic Use Have Different Cognitive Beliefs, Antibiotic Preferences
• Documentation Failures Contribute to Medical Malpractice Cases
• Considerations to Improve Cybersecurity in Healthcare
• Use Enterprise Risk Management to Tackle Arising Risks of AI, Study Says

04.01.2025 | ECRI's Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns 2025

In this edition:

• Spotlight: Top Ten Patient Safety Concerns in 2025
• Strategies to Improve Screening and Intervention for Mistreatment of Older Adults
• Subgroups of Veterans with Higher Rates of Post-COVID-19 Suicide Attempts Identified
• Framework Tool Identified Nine Types of Communication Failures
• Clinical Judgment and Communication Issues Often Observed in Medication-Related Malpractice Claims

03.11.2025 | Using AI in Healthcare & Language Barriers for Patients

In this edition:

• Nearly Two-Thirds of Physicians Reported Using AI in 2024
• Influenza-Associated Encephalopathy Reported in Some Pediatric Influenza Deaths
• Interpreter Training Improved Quality of Cognitive Assessments for Dementia
• Patients with Non-English Language Preference Face Multiple Barriers to Video Visits
• Maternal Mortality Rate Decreased in 2023

02.25.2025 | Improving Cancer Screening Rates & Mental Health in Rural Areas

In this edition:

• Hands-On Training Promotes Effective Precleaning of Reusable Medical Devices
• Strategies to Improve Screening and Intervention for Mistreatment of Older Adults
• Community Training Program Increases Mental Health Discussions in Rural Communities
• Extreme Heat Poses Risk to Older Adults with Dementia
• Self-Screening for Cervical Cancer More Comfortable for Women with Physical Disabilities

02.11.2025 | ECRI Guidance: Preparing for Medication Emergencies in the Physician Office

In this edition:

• Despite Severe Mental Health Symptoms, Many Providers Did Not Seek Care
• Annual Dementia Diagnoses Projected to Double by 2060
• New Administration's Changes Affect Healthcare
• Immigration Arrests May Now Take Place in Sensitive Areas, Including Hospitals

01.28.2025 | HHS Proposes HIPAA Changes, Wildfires Impact Healthcare

In this edition:

• CDC Expands Recommendations for PCV among Adults 50 and Older
• Florey Dementia Index Accurately Predicts MCI and AD Onset
• Healthcare Facilities, Providers Work as Southern California Wildfires Rage
• HHS Proposes HIPAA Security Rule Modifications to Improve Cybersecurity of ePHI
• The Joint Commission Introduces 2025 Survey Process Enhancements

01.14.2025 | Déjà Vu in Healthcare Tech Hazards: Why Are We Stuck on Repeat?

In this edition:

• RSV Vaccine 90% Effective against Related Older Adult Hospitalization, ED Visits
• Norovirus Outbreaks Surge in US, with 91 Outbreaks in First Week of December
• Complete Action Plans Increased ACP Documentation and Engagement
• No Human-to-Human Transmission of H5N1 Bird Flu So Far, Most Cases Mild, Study Says
• Higher Physician Engagement in Addressing Patient Social Needs Related to Burnout

12.31.2024 | IPV and Low Birth Weight, Diagnostic Breakdowns, HIPAA Compliance & More

In this edition:

• IPV Associated with Depression, Substance Use, Low Infant Birth Weight
• Patient-Experience Surveys Identify Diagnostic Breakdowns
• Most PAPR Facepieces Do Not Block Aerosols Exhaled by Wearer
• New HIPAA Requirements for Reproductive Health
• Organizations Lack Consistent Policies and Procedures around Animal Visitors, Activities

12.17.2024 | New! Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2025

In this edition:

• Special Announcement | ECRI Welcomes The Just Culture Company
• JUST RELEASED: Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2025
• AI Tools Work Best for Diagnostic Support When Used Together, Study Says
• Study Finds Patient Education Materials Too Complex to Meet National Standards
• Two-Year Sentence for Worker Who Illegally Accessed Supreme Court Justice Health Records

12.03.2024 | Hand Hygiene, Nurse Burnout, Legal Issues and More

In this edition:

• Hand Hygiene Performance Rates Change Depending on Time of Day
• Nurse Burnout Associated with Lower Healthcare Quality and Patient Satisfaction
• Improving Work Environment and Nurse Self-Efficacy Reduces Missed Nursing Care
• Posters Can Aid in Infection Control
• MPL Lawsuit Spending Rises Despite Decrease in Overall Number of Cases

11.19.2024 | Ask ECRI: Communicating Critical Test Results

In this edition:

• eACA Tool Helps Identify Contributing Factors and Create Corrective Actions
• Whooping Cough Is at a Decade-High Level, Outbreaks Seen in Older Kids and Teens
• Dementia Patients Value Autonomy in Medication Management—When Do Providers Step In?
• Telehealth Interventions Can Promote Serious Illness Conversations in Primary Care
• Third-Party Vendors Present Significant Cybersecurity Risks

11.05.2024 | The Four Greatest Weaknesses in the American Healthcare System Fueling Preventable Harm

In this edition:

• Patient Perspectives on Deprescribing Emphasize Communication and Support
• Electronic Patient Portals Can Help Providers Identify Symptoms of Adverse Drug Reactions
• Improving Work Environment and Nurse Self-Efficacy Reduces Missed Nursing Care
• Majority of Physicians Engage with Healthcare Influencers on Social Media
• Medication Error Reporting Influenced by Fear of Blame and Reporting Consequences

10.22.2024 | Extreme Temperature-Related Deaths Expected to Rise

In this edition:

• Extreme Temperature-Related Deaths Projected to Increase
• Survey Findings Emphasize Healthcare Disparities for LGBTQ+ Patients
• Black Patients Less Likely to Have Documented End-of-Life Care
• Prolonged Emotional Impact of Medical Errors
• DOJ Has Updated Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs Guidance

10.08.2024 | Join Us for ECRI’s first SALUTE Community of Practice Discussion on Veteran's Health Issues

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Health Literacy Month
• Upcoming: ECRI's 1st SALUTE Community of Practice Discussion
• Reducing Inappropriate Polypharmacy through Deprescribing
• Seven in 10 NPs Report Burnout, Depression, with Job Stress a Contributing Factor
• Medication Error Reporting Influenced by Fear of Blame and Reporting Consequences
• ACOG Committee Statement Encourages Reducing Inequities in Obstetrics and Gynecology

09.24.2024 | Updated Recommendations for RSV Vaccine, Quality Improvement, Risk Mitigation

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Documentation
• Enforcement of FDA Final Rule Amending MQSA Began September 10
• Behavioral Insights Can Supplement Quality Improvement Initiatives
• Updated Recommendations for the RSV Vaccine
• Study: Investigation Reports after Serious Incidents Frequently Lead to Weak Response

09.10.2024 | Are You Using AI in Patient Care? Send us your feedback! 

In this edition:

• ECRI Research Concludes GLP-1 RAs with Lifestyle Changes Effective for Weight Loss
• Goals-of-Care Conversations Often Missing Important Components
• Implicit Bias Training Lacks Specificity and Validity, May Compromise Benefits
• Seven in 10 NPs Report Burnout, Depression, with Job Stress a Contributing Factor
• Doctor Accused of Medical Malpractice after Not Wearing Hearing Aids during Procedures
• Team-Based Documentation Support Increases Visit Volume, Decreases EHR Time

08.27.2024 | Human Factors Engineering: Systems Thinking to Enhance Patient Safety

In this edition:

• How Does Workplace Psychological Safety Increase Reporting on Patient Deterioration?
• Michigan Resident Confirmed to Have Swine Flu Variant Despite No Exposure to Animals
• CDC Updates Recommendations for IUD Use and Pain Management
• Navigating Private Civil Liability Concerns in a Post-Roe Abortion Care Landscape
• DOJ Launched Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program

08.13.2024 | AI Challenges with Diagnosis, Suicide in Youth, STD Cases Rising, More

In this edition:

• Spotlight: National Immunization Awareness Month
• Percentage of Patients with STD Diagnoses Increased from 2020 to 2023
• Infections Caused by Antimicrobial-Resistant Pathogens Increased during COVID-19
• Over Half of Youth Who Died by Suicide Had No Previous Mental Health Diagnosis
• An AI Model Can Diagnose with High Accuracy, But Can It Explain How It Got There?
• Less than Half of Patient Safety Pros Report Data to a Publicly Available PSO

07.16.2024 | Diagnostic Excellence: ECRI Guidance and Tools

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Diagnostic Excellence
• WHO Issues First-Ever Report on the Global State of Patient Safety
• Less Than 10% of Physicians Responsible for Disruptive Behavior
• Doctor Accused of Stealing PHI of Children Receiving Gender-Affirming Care
• FBI, HHS Warn of Phishing Scheme Targeting Healthcare Organizations
• HHS Final Rules Establishes Disincentives for Information Blocking

07.02.2024 | ChatGPT and Machine Learning in Healthcare: Liability Concerns

In this edition:

• ChatGPT and Google Translate Can Help with Pediatric Discharge Instructions, Sometimes
• Missed HIV Screenings among Oral PrEP Users
• Joint Commission Updates Position to Allow Texting of Patient Info, Orders
• Which Physicians Are Most Likely to Be Reported by Peers for Unprofessional Behavior?
• FDA, Health Canada, MHRA Publish Principles on Transparency and Machine Learning-Enabled Medical Devices

06.18.2024 | Delivering LGBTQ-Inclusive Healthcare

In this edition:

• Spotlight on LGBTQ Patients
• How Healthcare Organizations Can Prepare for the Imminent Threat of Cybersecurity Attacks
• Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare Access and Patient Outcomes
• Home Care Workers Burn Out When They Don't Have a Say in Patient Care
• U.S. HHS Bolsters Privacy Protections for Providers Performing Legal Reproductive Care
• How Will Advance Practice Providers Impact Medical Professional Liability?

06.04.2024 | ECRI Podcast: Medication Safety at Summer Camps

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Care Delays Due to Shortages
• How Healthcare Organizations Can Prepare for the Imminent Threat of Cybersecurity Attacks
• LGBT Adults More Likely to Experience Discrimination in Healthcare
• Nurses Report that AI Contradicts Their Own Assessments, Threatens Patient Safety
• Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Bullying Common within OB-GYN
• New Cybersecurity Program Automatically Deploys Patches When Threats Are Detected
• HHS Releases Final Rule Prohibiting Discrimination in Healthcare

05.21.2024 | Caring for Patients with Physical and Intellectual Disabilities

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Patients with Physical, Intellectual Disabilities
• ACOG Guidance Recommends Universal Screening for Syphilis
• USPSTF Recommends Biennial Screening Mammography
• Nurse Survey Indicates Importance of Better Pay Rates, Staffing, Schedules
• FDA Evaluating Plastic Syringes Made in China for Potential Device Failures
• HHS OCR Finalizes Rule Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Disability

05.07.2024 | Using Evidence to Facilitate Physician-Patient Conversations about GLP-1 RAs

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Diagnostic Errors
• HHS Finalizes Rule on 340B Drug Pricing Program's ADR Process
• CDC's NIOSH Releases Guide to Improve Professional Well-Being
• Physician Peer Coaching Reduces Burnout and Improves Well-Being
• Healthcare Websites Continue to Utilize Meta Pixel Despite Risks
• Kentucky Passes Law Prohibiting Criminal Charges against Medical Mistakes
• EPA Will Limit Ethylene Oxide Emissions

04.23.2024 | Healthcare Worker Well-Being: Best Practices

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Healthcare Worker Well-Being
• CDS Tool Identifies Patients' Gaps in Care
• Gender and Race Disparities in Unmet Care Needs among Older Adults
• EHR Optimization Led to Productivity Improvements
• Man Wielding a Chainsaw Assaults Hospital Staff
• Questions Remain about Legal Implications of AI Adoption

04.09.2024 | Spotlight: Barriers to Access Maternal and Perinatal Care

In this edition:

• Fear of Discovery: How PSOs Provide a Secure Environment for Safety Work
• Spotlight: Barriers to Access Maternal and Perinatal Care
• Suicidal Behavior among Caregivers of People with Dementia
• Nurse Discharge Readiness Assessment Is Predictive of Readmission Risk
• Higher PC Shortages Lead to Higher Rates of Emergency Surgery, Serious Complications, and Readmissions
• EHR-Based Assessment Predicts Critical Illness in Older Adults
• EPA Will Limit Ethylene Oxide Emissions

03.26.2024 | Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns in 2024

In this edition:

• Special Report: Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns 2024
• Spotlight on Transitioning New Clinicians into Practice
• Recent CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance Update Does Not Apply to Healthcare Settings
• Patients Believe Relationships with Providers Are Important in the Diagnostic Process
• Primary Care Time Scarcity May Contribute to Near-Miss Events
• As Change Healthcare Cyberattack Drags On, UnitedHealth Group Offers Restoration Timeline

03.12.2024 | New! ECRI's Legal Case Scenarios Illustrate Patient Safety Principles in Real Life

In this edition:

• New Resource! Legal Case Scenarios
• Spotlight on Patient Safety Awareness Week
• Study: Transgender Individuals Who Reach Amenorrhea May Still Become Pregnant
• Nurse Discharge Readiness Assessment Is Predictive of Readmission Risk
• Dental Antibiotic Prescriptions Frequently Unnecessary
• States Move to Protect Confidentiality of Healthcare Workers' Mental Health Treatment
• Family Medicine among Specialties with Claims Most Likely to Close with Payment

02.27.2024 | Workplace Violence, Effects of Discrimination against Patients, Syphilis Lab Testing

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Policy and Procedure Builders
• Over Half of Healthcare Workers View Discrimination against Patients as a Major Problem
• CDC Issues First Recommendations for Laboratory Syphilis Testing
• Nurses Report Workplace Violence Incidents on the Rise
• $1.4 Million Verdict for Unaddressed Critical Thyroid Test Results That Proved Fatal

02.13.2024 | New! Resources for Care Coordination and Reducing the Risk of Adverse Outcomes

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Care Coordination
• Syphilis Infections Reach Highest Volume since 1950, with Stark Increases in Congenital Infection
• Obtaining Informed Consent for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability
• Hackers Targeting Patients with Ransomware Attacks
• DOJ Reportedly Investigating AI in Patient Records; Viewpoint Argues for Outcomes-Centric AI Regulation
• Providers' Good Faith Report to DCF regarding Birth Mother's Alcohol Consumption Was Immune from Liability

01.30.2024 | Improve Safety Culture in Your Organization with ECRI's Guidance and Tools

In this edition:

• Patients Using Cannabis for Pain More Likely to Smoke Tobacco Cigarettes
• DOL Final Rule Clarifies Independent Contractor/Employee Determination
• Diagnostic Issues Primary Driver of High-Indemnity Claims, Doctors Company Finds
• Internal Medicine Claims Indemnity Less Frequent but More Costly than Family Medicine Claims
• Michigan Appellate Court Outlines Factors That May Create Vicarious Liability

01.16.2024 | Communication Skills for the New Year - Start 2024 with the Latest Research and Guidelines

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Communication
• Telehealth Visit with Regular Primary Care Provider Less Likely to Lead to ED Visit
• Nurses Identify Care Environment, Workloads, and Distractions as Challenges to Medication Safety
• Care Managers Key to Improved Coordination under Comprehensive Primary Care Plus Model
• Study Links Eyesight-Limiting Conditions with Risk of Falls and Fractures
• Potential Advantage to Competitors Alone Will Not Satisfy "Good Cause" for a Protective Order

01.02.2024 | Generative AI in Healthcare, Maternal Mortality, and More: Top Trends and Emerging Risks

In this edition:

• Can Artificial Intelligence Provide Patient-Centered Care to Geriatric Patients?
• U.S. Maternal Mortality Rates Doubled Between 1999 and 2019
• DEA and HHS Extend Telemedicine Prescriptions through 2024
• Generative AI and Medical Professional Liability Risk
• Physicians with Prior Paid Claims 3.7 Times More Likely to Have Future Claims

12.19.2023 | Patients Worry about Information Sources for Generative AI in Healthcare

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Cybersecurity
• Patients Worry about Information Sources for Generative AI in Healthcare
• Nurses Identify Care Environment, Workloads, and Distractions as Challenges to Medication Safety
• Disclosure of Adverse Events to Historically Marginalized Patients
• Massachusetts Latest State to Remove "Stigmatizing" Questions from Credentialing Process
• Physician, Nurse Practitioner Did Not Inform Patient of Worsening Thyroid Condition

12.05.2023 | Reality Check: Hand Hygiene in 20 Seconds? Education & Tools for Hand Hygiene

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Hand Hygiene
• Suicide Rates and Mechanisms among Adults Age 55 or Older
• Police and Security Perpetrate Harm in Healthcare Settings
• Over Half of US Physicians Have Been Sued in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
• Incomplete Communication of Lab Results Leads to $1.5M Settlement

11.21.2023 | Violence Against Healthcare Staff: Education & Resources

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Violence against Healthcare Staff
• CDC Resources for US Antibiotic Awareness Week November 18-24
• Inappropriate Prescribing Is No More Likely among Nurse Practitioners than Physicians
• Direct Gloving versus Hand Hygiene before Donning Gloves
• HHS' Office for Civil Rights Reaches First Ransomware Settlement
• Jury to Decide Whether Verbal Postoperative Instructions Were Sufficient

11.07.2023 | Generative AI and Medical Professional Liability Risk

In this edition:

• Generative AI and Medical Professional Liability Risk
• Female-Specific Medical Devices Have Higher Rates of Life-Threatening Outcomes, Disabilities, Deaths
• DEA and HHS Extend Telemedicine Prescriptions through 2024
• Avoiding Class Certification in Lawsuits against Healthcare Providers
• Death Blamed on Uncommunicated Abnormal PSA Results

10.24.2023 | How Can We Prevent Violence in Healthcare Settings, and Ensure Worker Safety?

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Violence against Healthcare Staff
• Tuberculosis Cases Rise in New York City, Health Officials Fear Possible Resurgence
• Pediatric Telehealth Mental Health Services Increased over 3,000% during Early COVID-19 Pandemic
• Burnout Rates among Physicians
• Convicted Felon Once Again Falsely Finds Employment in Pennsylvania Health System
• Jury Awards $10M against Dentist for Allegedly Negligent Root Canal 

10.10.2023 | Erasing Race-Based Disparities in Cancer Care

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Health Literacy
• COVID-19 Pandemic Worsened Mental Health among Secondary School Students
• Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation by Nonphysician Practitioners Significantly Increases
• Nurse Convicted in $200M Scheme to Defraud Medicare
• Health System Settles with California for $49M For Improper Disposal of Medical Waste, Patient Records
• Medical Center Must Pay Employee's Wages Stolen by Cybercriminals