Reference no: EM131375008
Purpose
To assess your ability to:
Research current trends and legal implications in the healthcare industry.
Explain the potential risks in the above researched trends.
Recommend strategies that will mitigate the potential risks to an organization
Overview
This assignment will require in depth research into current topic areas to identify trends in the healthcare industry. General topics that may be chosen for further research include:
Employment Law - Discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, public policy, affirmative action, FMLA, OSHA, worker's compensation
Ethics - Medicare fraud, abuse laws, stem cell research, cloning, advertising, conflict of interest, fee splitting, staff privileges, professional courtesy, medical records, professional rights and responsibilities
Relationship Management -arbitration clauses, crisis management, customer patient relations, alternative dispute resolutions
Risk Management - HIPAA, malpractice, compliance, confidentiality, record keeping, incident reporting
Healthcare Law - Stark Laws, Licensure Laws, i.e., certificate of need laws, Regulatory Laws, licensing of facilities, IRS regulations, Anti-Kickback Laws (hospital -physician and/or industry-physician)
Action Items
1. Review the topics listed in the Overview.
2. Select one element in EACH topic to research further.
3. Identify major issues going on now in these elements and discuss what you are doing now to avoid violation in each element.
4. Research and predict upcoming trends and potential risks to your organization/department.
5. Create a strategic plan for EACH element to meet any changes/challenges.
6. Create strategic recommendations to your organization to mitigate liability in these areas. This can be in a form of policy and procedure changes or proposals for change.
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