CEO SUMMARY: HIPAA is a big “new” source of legal expo- sure for laboratories and other healthcare providers. Also, recent court decisions and changes in clinical practices are adding to the legal risk for labs. Attorney Richard S. Cooper offers insights on how laboratories can better protect them- selves, along with specific strategies to use […]
“New” Legal Landmines For Clinical Laboratories
Ongoing changes in liability, malpractice and legal risk require attention from labs
- By Robert Michel
- > From the Volume X No. 17 - December 22, 2003 Issue
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