Part I of II When companies suffer a cyber incident, they often look to their insurance policy for coverage to help mitigate financial exposure. Additional external resources also help the insured get back to normal operations. Part I of this series poses several questions to assist insureds or policyholders in thinking through the common issues. Part II will present some strategies to help organizations further reduce their risk posture. Introduction Cyber risk is now a normal part of our personal and professional lives. When companies suffer a cyber incident, they often look to their insurance policy for coverage to help…
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Alternatives to Hospital Employment Include Solo ‘Micropractices,’ Patient-Centered Medical Homes, and Direct-to-Pay Practices Andy Robeznieks at Modern Physician reports that medical practice innovation—including the use of technology to increase efficiency and reduce overhead—is what “holds the key to private practice being a viable alternative to salaried employment,” according to a new report from the Physicians Foundation (PDF). The 70-page report, titled The Future of Medical Practice: Creating Options for Practicing Physicians to Control Their Professional Destiny, was written by Jeff Goldsmith, associate professor of public health sciences at the University of Virginia, who was No. 77 on Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Powerful People…