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Cyberattacks and data breaches have been up to across the board since COVID-19 drove our lives increasingly online. But when it comes to the unauthorized disclosure of personal information, the healthcare industry is in a class of its own. Over the last decade-plus, the healthcare sector has… Read more
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Healthcare workers have long been praised for their commitment and resilience. Yet, despite working under demanding and often hazardous conditions, some were denied fair pay for the hours they put in.One of the most persistent and overlooked injustices in the healthcare industry is wage theft,… Read more
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When you check into a hotel, you expect simple rest with no risk, but carbon monoxide (CO), often called the “silent killer,” can turn an ordinary stay into a life-threatening emergency. This colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas can’t be seen or smelled, and in enclosed spaces like hotel… Read more
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Health insurance is there to protect us in our times of greatest need. If you suffer an injury that’s covered by your insurance plan, you should be able to rest assured knowing that treatment won’t break the bank and that you’ll be on the road to recovery soon enough.
In spite of the legally… Read more
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The False Claims Act makes it illegal to falsify records or make false claims of any kind regarding a federal healthcare program. Unfortunately, some healthcare providers and individual employees still deceive the federal government to pocket extra money, filling their claims with technical medical… Read more
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When we stay in a hotel or motel, we trust that we will have a comfortable and safe stay. We expect the bed to be clean, the shower to work, and maybe even to have a view of the skyline. What we rarely think about is the presence of a silent, invisible danger: Carbon Monoxide (CO). … Read more
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Earlier this month, the U.S. healthcare technology giant Change Healthcare confirmed it suffered a cyberattack on its systems. In a brief statement on its updates site, the company expressed it was “experiencing a network interruption related to a cyber security issue.” The attack was first… Read more
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On December 22, 2023, Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. (“Meridian”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after it discovered unauthorized activity within its computer system. While the breach was just announced last month, according to the report, the… Read more
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When you start a new job, you’ll receive a few guidelines outlining what your new role entails. These guidelines can include your schedule, code of conduct, how to track your pay, and—if required—a uniform guideline. However, what often isn’t included is the expectation that you’ll be paying out of… Read more
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No one expects to work in an environment where they could be needlessly exposed to dangerous chemicals or gasses. But if this happens to you, you need to know what to do next and how to proceed. You might need to file a work injury or work illness claim right away, and this is one of the best ways… Read more
