Is your hospital at risk for lawsuits like
Kadlec vs. Lakeview?

Five Questions every Hospital Needs to Ask Themselves:

  1. Do I have a written Policy and Procedure for responding to verification requests?

  2. Does my Policy and Procedure expose my hospital to risk of lawsuit (Kadlec vs. Lakeview)?

  3. Have my practitioners been properly informed of this Policy and Procedure?

  4. Does my Policy and Procedure ensure consistent, traceable, and quality communication to other healthcare organizations?

  5. How can I implement a process to reduce legal exposure and costs?

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