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Risk Management

How do you ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies, as well as protect the practice from medical malpractice and adverse legal events?

Risk Management in a medical practice includes the following:

  1. Develop and implement a risk management plan to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
  2. Develop and implement policies and procedures to manage the impact of adverse legal events.
  3. Establish a plan for disaster response and recovery.
  4. Develop and implement a compliance program for federal and state laws and regulations.

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