Posts by Tracy Liberatore

Managing medical records is critical in both the legal and healthcare fields. From reviewing injury cases, handling insurance claims, or keeping track of patient histories, having a way to access organized and easy-to-use records is key. That’s why it’s important for legal professionals, healthcare providers, and insurers to use efficient systems for organizing records. At…

One of the most necessary tools in both the legal and medical practice is a medical case summary format. It gives an easy to understand and structured description of the medical history, diagnoses, treatments as well as progress of a patient. To lawyers, insurance companies and health practitioners, proper medical case summary is instrumental in…

IntroductionAs we move into the back half of 2025, patient safety experts and healthcare risk managers are highlighting a continued rise in high-risk factors that threaten patient care. With an already burdened system, these risks may translate into increased medical malpractice claims. Let’s dive into each trend, understand their legal implications, and explore how med‑mal…

Every year, the Joint Commission—the organization responsible for accrediting and certifying healthcare institutions across the United States—publishes its list of the most common Sentinel Events, or serious, preventable adverse outcomes that result in death, permanent harm, or severe temporary harm to patients. Once again, medication errors have appeared among the top ten Sentinel Events for…