Medical Malpractice Defense: AI & Telehealth Usage and Compliance Risks

Course Description:

This webinar will focus on key areas of the health care system being impacted by AI and how AI affects physicians. It will focus on the potential advantages and disadvantages of using AI to treat patients and the potential liability exposure use of AI could subject physicians to when they use it to treat their patients. The webinar will primarily focus on professional liability/ medical malpractice liability and the evolving landscape of such liability when physicians use AI to treat their patients. We will also discuss potential liability and regulatory considerations under HIPAA and medical record privacy and security. With increasing integration of AI and machine learning in medicine, there are concerns that algorithmic inaccuracy could lead to patient injury and could lead to medical malpractice/ professional liability. After more than a decade of promise and hype, AI and machine learning are profoundly making inroads in clinical practice, and this webinar will discuss and evaluate those inroads and the key points that attendees need to be aware of and consider when implementing AI into their medical practices.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the definitions of AI and machine learning 
• Develop an understanding of the use of AI and machine learning in clinical settings
• Discuss and evaluate potential types of liability physicians can be exposed to when using AI to treat their patients
• Provide best practices that physicians and practices can implement to enhance the advantages of AI and mitigate risk and liability exposure that can arise from using AI in patient care
• Identify potential malpractice concerns involved in the use of AI
• Educate attendees on the advantages of using AI in health care
• Educate attendees on the disadvantages of using AI in health care
• Potential HIPAA AI violations and steps to take to prevent them

Areas Covered in the Session:

• What is Artificial Intelligence (AI )?
• How AI is Being Used in Patient Care and Treatment?
• Possibilities for AI in Health Care
• Pros of using AI in Health Care
  • Better Patient Care
  • Reduced Cost of Care
  • Real-time, Accurate Data
  • Improved Workload & Reduced Staff Stress
  • Support with Administrative Tasks
  • Health Monitoring & Digital Consultations
• Cons of using AI in Health Care
  • Training Complications
  • Risk of Creating Unemployment
  • Too much Change can be Difficult to Manage
  • AI Still Requires Human Input
  • Increased Security Risk
  • Social Variables May not be Considered
  • Inaccuracies Could Occur
• Data Breaches & Violations of HIPAA Privacy
• Taking Preventive Measures to Avoid Breaches
  • Implementing Firewalls
  • Firewalls
  • Anonymization
  • Access Control
  • Segregation of Duties Among Staff
• Data Breaches and Violation of HIPAA Privacy
  • Detecting Breaches:
    • Internal and External Audit Reviews
    • Log Monitoring
    • Vulnerability Management
    • Incident Alerting
    • File Integrity Monitoring
• Anticipated Types of Liability
  • Medical Malpractice– Deviating from the Standard of Care
  • Products Liability- Designing a Product that Caused an Injury
  • Other Negligence- Deviating from the Norms Set by an Industry and Courts
• How AI May Impact Physician Decisions
• Public Views on AI in Health Care

Suggested Attendees:

• Healthcare CEOs, CFOS, COOs
• Physician
• Practice Administrators
• Nurses
• APRNs
• Physician Assistants
• Office Managers
• Compliance Officers
• Healthcare Information Management Specialist
• Health Care Risk Managers
• IT Personnel who Manage EMR/ EHR Systems
• Ambulatory Surgery Center Administrators
• Hospital Administrators
• Healthcare Attorneys

About the Presenter:

Michael R. Lowe, JD, ESQ. is board certified in health care law by The Florida Bar and is an AV-rated attorney. His practice focuses on all aspects of business, corporate, transactional, litigation, regulatory, operational and administrative matters in the health care law arena. Emphasizing the representation of physicians and physician group practices, Mr. Lowe regularly represents clients in litigation, medical records and HIPAA privacy regulations issues, managed care contracting and reimbursement matters, the preparation, review and negotiation of physician employment agreements, Medicare/ Medicaid fraud and abuse prevention, federal Stark Law matters and analysis, defense and reimbursement issues, ACA matters, medical staff privilege cases, professional licensure and disciplinary actions, voluntary self-disclosure cases, physicianhospital contracts, compliance plan development, and health care regulatory analysis and counseling matters. Mr. Lowe’s practice also includes the representation of hospital medical staffs, IPAs, ambulatory surgery centers, durable medical equipment providers, diagnostic imaging centers, hospitals, long-term care facilities and other health care professionals and providers.

Licensed in both Florida and Georgia, Mr. Lowe is a member of the health law sections of the Florida Bar, Georgia Bar and American Bar Associations. Additionally, he is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association. Mr. Lowe was evaluated by his peers as a “preeminent” attorney, and awarded the “AV” rating by Martindale-Hubbell. The “AV” rating identifies a lawyer with preeminent expertise, experience, integrity, and overall professional excellence.

Mr. Lowe has written numerous articles on a variety of health law issues of concern to physicians, practice managers, and health care organizations throughout the country. He is a frequent lecturer on various health care law topics for local, state and national groups. Mr. Lowe received his B.S. degree in history from the United States Naval Academy and his M.A. degree in national security studies from Georgetown University, and is a former naval aviator and Desert Storm veteran. Mr. Lowe graduated summa cum laude from the University of Alabama School of Law, where he earned his J.D. degree.

Additional Information:

System Requirement:

• Internet Speed: Preferably above 1 MBPS
• Headset: Any decent headset and microphone which can be used to hear clearly

For more information, you can reach out to the below contact:
Toll-Free No: 1-302-444-0162
Email: care@skillacquire.com

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