The U.S. Office of Inspector General (OIG), the government’s watchdog agency for fraud and abuse, has recently begun investigating improper billing for trauma team activations. What do trauma program leaders need to know about these investigations — and how can they make sure they are fully compliant with…

For the most seriously injured patients, rapid transfer to a higher level of care is critical. However, transfers can be delayed by a wide range of process, communication and logistics issues. Mercy Medical Center Redding (Level II) and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital (Level III) serve eight counties in…