The top 5 employment risks for ASCs carry a high price tag

Employment risk events can hurt an ASC's growth, damage culture, impact insurance rates and significantly impact the bottom line if handled improperly, according to a MedHQ report

MedHQ identified the five most challenging employment risks for ASCs based on its database of risk management issues and an ASC industry survey. The company determines the level of risk and associated cost for each event.

Here are the top five risks and the potential costs they could incur.

1. Family Medical Leave Act/Americans with Disabilities Act

Low risk: $12,500
Medium risk: $25,000
High risk: $50,000

2. Workers' compensation claims

Low risk: $5,000
Medium risk: $10,000
High risk: $20,000

3. Involuntary termination

Low risk: $6,250
Medium risk: $12,500
High risk: $25,000

4. Sexual harassment

Low risk: $25,000
Medium risk: $50,000
High risk: $100,000

5. General harassment and hostile work environment

Low risk: $25,000
Medium risk: $50,000
High risk: $100,000

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