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Minimizing Employee Risk in Healthcare Practices

Although employees can be your greatest asset, they also can expose you to liability. This includes the risks of potential medical practice claims, workplace violence or harassment, and HIPAA violations.

Posted in Physician Connection on Monday, April 1, 2019

Hiring the right employees and hiring them properly will help you comply with regulatory requirements and mitigate risks. In this article, attorneys Wasif Khan, Lance Jones and Julieta Kosiba share considerations when bringing new employees on board that can help you reduce risk and deliver quality healthcare.

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