The role of the HMO risk manager in medical malpractice cases--Part I.
In an HMO's defense against a medical malpractice lawsuit, a risk manager faces questions and issues which are different from those raised in the defense of a traditional healthcare provider. While many of the established issues apply, there are also new statutes, regulations, and case decisions that are unique to HMOs. The result is a new and rapidly changing field. This is the first of a 2-part article.
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