RCM&D Insights

2022 Verizon Data Breach Report Verizon recently released its annual Data Breach Investigations Report, which analyzes over 23,896 incidents and 5,212 confirmed breaches. The report provides a valuable overview of the cybersecurity landscape and quantifies the trends we have reviewed in past...

Author: Lacy Rex The computer emergency response team (CERT) defines ‘Insider Threats‘ as: The potential for an individual who has or had authorized access to an organization’s assets to use their access, either maliciously or unintentionally, to act in a way that could negatively affect the...

False Advertisement and Copyright Infringement in Healthcare Should Not be Overlooked Copyright infringement and false advertisement are some not-so-discussed topics in the healthcare industry. However, they can have devastating consequences for facilities that are not careful. Missteps are easy in...

During these unprecedented times, the challenge of managing the ever-increasing cost of health insurance has become more difficult. Employers should consider implementing risk management strategies that can help to avoid potential claims that drive health insurance costs. This strategy requires...

The US Supreme Court has made a much-anticipated ruling in the Hughes vs. Northwestern case, and it has significant repercussions for fiduciaries. Three current and former employees of Northwestern University brought the case to the Court. The plaintiffs alleged that the University and its...

A new study from Travelers finds that 35% of workplace injuries occur during an employee’s first year on the job, regardless of age or industry experience. Construction companies are especially at risk, accounting for the second most first-year injuries in the study, which drive more than half of...

Molestation and sexual abuse is unfortunately, a recognized and commonly discussed concern in the healthcare industry. While no amount of money can take away the pain a victim endures, campaigns like the #MeToo movement have made it more possible than ever before for victims to let their voice be...

North Carolina Prohibits Paying Ransoms North Carolina recently made headlines when it became the first state to not only prohibit its agencies and local governments from paying ransomware demands after falling victim to a ransomware attack, but also prohibit these entities from communicating with...

Inertia can set in as employers struggle to balance escalating benefits costs with organizational financial targets. For employers, passing along higher costs to employees seems to be the easiest and most traditional way to sustain benefits programs. Meanwhile, employees often passively enroll in...

Summer is here, which means our HVAC systems will be working hard to keep us cool and comfortable. While your HVAC system can help you and your employees beat the heat, did you know that systems running in damp/humid conditions pose significant health risks? Well, they do, including mold, bacteria...