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23rd candidates’ aims differ Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 12:12AMRene Settle-Robinson, a podiatric surgeon with Aurora Medical Group and a Democrat, is trying for the second time to go to Madison as a member of the Legislature to push for health care reforms.
Mount Pleasant lawyer creates a buzz Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 8:04AM MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -- Months ago, Mount Pleasant attorney Toni Sessoms began compiling a "honey do" list that figures to grow markedly in the years ahead.
European Court Of Human Rights Might Pass On Abortion-Rights Case, WSJ Reports Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 10:06AMThe European Court of Human Rights, which rules on cases in which applicants feel they cannot receive adequate legal redress in their home countries, is considering whether to take up an Irish case that would determine whether a woman in the country has a right to an abortion to preserve her health, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Insurance company refuses to cover deaths allegedly caused by illegal prescriptions Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 7:15PM Posted: 6:06 PM- A medical malpractice insurance company claims it does not have to pay any damages that may be awarded to former patients of a Murray doctor charged in their deaths.
Barney called to sit with Mo. Supreme Court Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 10:53AMJEFFERSON CITY - Judge Robert Barney of Dexter, who serves on the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, sat Tuesday morning by special designation with the Supreme Court of Missouri.
Hasil investigated in Australia Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 2:19PMHealth authorities in Australia are investigating a Czech obstetrician, now-suspended, who also performed failed sterilisations at a New Zealand hospital.
Doctor under investigation worked at Royal Hobart Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 4:32AMIt has been revealed a doctor under investigation interstate for malpractice once worked in Tasmania.
Ten women come forward about doctor Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 2:27AMTEN women have made serious complaints about their treatment at the hands of a Czech-trained obstetrician in northern NSW who has now been suspended from practice.
Public records for Oct. 3, 2008 Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 1:39AMCourthouse
Virtual Radiologic Updates 2008 Financial Guidance, Announces Formation of Captive Insurance Company Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 8:00AM MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 29, 2008 -- Virtual Radiologic Corp. , a leading global provider of teleradiology services, today announced that, in a departure from historical trends, a decline in procedure counts at customer facilities in September has led to lower volumes than previously forecast.
LaBruzzo no stranger to controversy, criticism Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 10:43PMLawmaker accused of proposing ideas before thinking them through
More Health Care Pages Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 2:56PMCongress needs to get serious about Medicaid. To borrow a medical analogy: If a state is the patient, and Congress is its doctor, giving states a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) to treat the problems associated with Medicaid is malpractice. Medicaid needs surgery, and increasing the FMAP is like giving it two aspirins instead. The temporary relief is not a ...
Weitz & Luxenberg Joins Forces with Erin Brockovich Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 11:37AM NEW YORK----An award-winning film chronicled her victorious crusade against a corporate polluter. She has dedicated her life to helping the public fight for the right to a safe environment.
HDMA Commends House Passage Of Legislation To Combat Illegal Online Sales Of Prescription Medicines Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 8:12AMThe Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) commends the U.S. House of Representatives on the passage of H.R.6353, the "Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Protection Act" to further combat the illegal online sales of prescription medicines. Similar legislation, also supported by HMDA, was passed in the Senate in April 2008.
My Turn: All the family got was more pain Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 1:10AMTwelve years ago this month my wonderful wife, Mary Smith, died after using fen-phen, a popular diet drug at the time.
My Turn: All the family got was more pain Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 1:10AMTwelve years ago this month my wonderful wife, Mary Smith, died after using fen-phen, a popular diet drug at the time.
Details that breathe life into history Tuesday, September 23, 2008 @ 5:04PMWhen Emilio Aguinaldo was in power, he carried many titles: “president” was one, “generalissimo” another, and “dictator” yet another.
Horowitz law offices move to 10 Maple St. Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 4:14PMSanford I. Horowitz has relocated his law practice to 10 Maple Street (between Broadway and First Street West) in Sonoma.
What to do for Sept. 9 Tuesday, September 9, 2008 @ 12:12AMBusiness activities around the Mid-South
Texas licenses a record number of doctors Monday, September 8, 2008 @ 10:47PMAfter facing a statewide doctor shortage for years, the Texas Medical Board said Monday it issued a record number of medical licenses this past fiscal year.
Forest family practice physician to become president of Medical Society of Virginia Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 9:07PMIt’s been nearly 20 years since a Central Virginia physician has taken the helm of the Medical Society of Virginia, the venerable statewide association of physicians.
SIDEBAR: Indian-American delegate pledged to free market, Republicans Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 11:08AMSt Paul, Minnesota - Second-generation Indian-American Sunita Krishna is a Hindu, political moderate and new law school graduate. She is also a member of the conservative Republican Party, serving as an alternate delegate from her home state of Arizo...
Your Career: People on the Move Monday, September 1, 2008 @ 2:26AMNonprofits Jorge H. Santis , Covenant House Florida board of directors, vice president/Sansom Foundation and curator /collection research/Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. Anthony J. Silvagni , Friends of WLRN Inc. Board of Directors, dean/College of Osteopathic Medicine/Nova Southeastern University Davie. Peter Whalen , corporate affairs committee chairman/Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce/In his ...
W&M on health Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 8:25PMDebate has ranged widely on this page and all over the nation on the future of health care. Now comes the College of William & Mary in a new venture with Virginia Commonwealth Univer sity to eventually establish a Center for Health Policy & Law.
Federal Judge Rules Mass. Abortion Buffer Zone Law Constitutional Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 12:09PMA Massachusetts law that expands buffer zones around abortion clinics was ruled constitutional Friday by U.S. District Judge Joseph Tauro, the AP/Boston Herald reports (AP/Boston Herald, 8/25). Tauro said the law "passes constitutional muster under the First Amendment, the Equal Protection Clause, and the Due Process Clause.
State expects demand for physician recruitment grants Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 10:37AMCHEYENNE -- State officials are expecting brisk competition for physician recruitment grants available through a new program authorized by the Legislature last winter.
Ipswich planning for 375th Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 1:24AMIpswich is gearing up for its 375th anniversary celebration next year. The winner of its recent logo contest is Alan Pearsall , who has an art studio in West Newbury. There were eight entries in the contest and more than 200 votes cast.
Fraud Discovery Institute Retracts Herbalife Accusations - California Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 7:13AMHerbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF) and the Fraud Discovery Institute announced that the Fraud Discovery Institute retracts its accusations against multi-level marketer Herbalife. Herbalife and the Fraud Discovery Institute reached the agreement to avoid litigation.
Editorials Discuss HHS Office Of Inspector General Report On Medicare Fraud Reduction Efforts Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 6:16AMTwo newspapers recently published editorials that addressed an HHS Office of Inspector General draft report on Medicare fraud reduction. According to the report, CMS in 2006 based claims of a $700 million reduction in Medicare durable medical equipment fraud on improper auditing conducted by an outside contractor.
Law Firm To Split Practice Group Wednesday, August 13, 2008 @ 11:24PMFowler White Boggs Banker, one of the larger Tampa-based law firms, will break off one of its legal practice groups into a separate firm this autumn, according to its senior partner.
How Wecht served 2 sides in malpractice suit Sunday, August 10, 2008 @ 2:40AMA doctor who has spent the last seven years trying to clear his name after settling a medical malpractice lawsuit says a revised autopsy report by Dr. Cyril H. Wecht forced him to capitulate, even though he continues to claim he did nothing wrong.
Special delivery: Giving birth at home Sunday, August 10, 2008 @ 2:13AMSeeking alternatives to hospitals and doctors, some mothers decide giving birth at home is their best option Choice. Comfort. Control.
Lawsuit plaintiffs who choose trial over deal get less Sunday, August 10, 2008 @ 1:17AMNote to victims of accidents, medical malpractice, broken contracts and the like: When you sue, make a deal. That is the clear lesson of a soon-to-be-released study of civil lawsuits that has found that most of the plaintiffs who decided to pass up a settlement offer and went to trial ended up getting less money than if they had taken that offer.
Business People Twin Cities / Architecture/ Engineering Sunday, August 10, 2008 @ 12:17AMThe board of McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Plymouth, named Sirish Samba president and chief executive officer. ... HGA Architects and Engineers added to its Minneapolis staff: Carrie Allen, CAD technician; Ross Altheimer, landscape architect; Kathryn Behring, industrial engineer; Matt Leotta, marketing; Lauren Lynn, Kimberly Sandbulte and Daniel Yudchitz, graduate architects; Rick Mersch, ...
Lawyer says legal climate not hurting business Saturday, August 9, 2008 @ 10:43PMBeckley attorney Thomas Rist feels the legal profession is taking an unfair shellacking by special interest groups that blame lawyers for West Virginia’s dead-last ranking by Forbes magazine in doing business.And Rist, while only 31, has the experience to make comparisons.
Physician misconduct law prompted by hepatitis scare signed by guv Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 8:48PMPhysicians charged with misconduct can be publicly identified and the state Department of Health will have new powers to investigate medical wrongdoing under a bill signed into law Thursday by Gov. David A. Paterson.
Settle or Go to Court? Study Finds Most Get it Wrong Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 2:32PMA study of civil lawsuits has found that most of the plaintiffs who decided to pass up a settlement offer and went to trial ended up getting less money than if they had taken that offer.
Human Rights Groups Petition Iran For Release Of HIV/AIDS Doctors Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 3:18AMA coalition of AIDS and human rights organizations that includes Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) and Human Rights Watch (HRW) has launched a campaign to free two Iranian physicians, Drs. Arash Alaei and Kamiar Alaei. The doctors, who are brothers, are active in HIV/AIDS education, prevention and treatment in Iran.
Case Sheds Light On Military Law Wednesday, August 6, 2008 @ 5:00PM CBS News reported exclusively on the life and death of Marine Sgt. Carmelo Rodriguez last January. Now, his story has sparked a movement to introduce legislation that would give families like his more rights, Byron Pitts reports.
Medical Justice Services Inc. Now Offers Online Anti-Defamation Service Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 11:10AM Medical Justice Services, Inc., which has successfully helped physicians and dentists defend themselves against meritless medical malpractice lawsuits for the past six years, has introduced a new way for physicians and dentists to fight back against defamation on the World Wide Web.
Wheeler seeking office at age 81 Friday, August 1, 2008 @ 2:31PM Charles Wheeler is not your typical candidate.
Drive to Deliver Thursday, July 31, 2008 @ 2:03PMThank you for the informative article on the increasingly limited birth choices in Santa Barbara.
Liberty Medical Center Governing Board meeting recap Wednesday, July 30, 2008 @ 4:31PMWednesday, July 30, 2008 4:00 PM CDT Mr. Gagnon gave the Finance Committee report from the July 14th meeting at the regular meeting July 16th. The balance sheet, cash flow statement and income statement were reviewed.
Health Council warns doctors Wednesday, July 30, 2008 @ 2:59PMThe Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) warned doctors on Wednesday against forensic investigators who illegally conduct random audits.
Suspended Surgeon Sued For Malpractice Friday, July 25, 2008 @ 3:52PMThe state has suspended the license of a plastic surgeon who was fired by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center after he appeared to fall asleep while performing a liposuction.
Democrats avoid battle over entitlement spending Friday, July 25, 2008 @ 2:39PMWASHINGTON — Congressional efforts to deal with growing Medicare spending will be set aside for another year under a rule change approved by the House on Thursday.
Democrats avoid battle over entitlement spending Thursday, July 24, 2008 @ 6:56PMThu, Jul 24, 2008 (4:42 p.m.) Congressional efforts to deal with growing Medicare spending will be set aside for another year under a rule change approved by the House on Thursday.
US House Votes To Delay Debate On Medicare Funding Thursday, July 24, 2008 @ 6:35PMWASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The U.S. House voted Thursday to delay debate on proposed cuts to Medicare funding, kicking the politically fraught issue to the next Congress.
Mother settles case for $18.2 million Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 12:42AMThe federal government has agreed to pay a Milwaukee woman and her child $18.2 million to settle a malpractice lawsuit stemming from a traumatic birth injury 10 years ago.
Today’s Headlines Monday, July 14, 2008 @ 10:39AMThe law firm of Smith Hulsey & Busey has hired three additional lawyers. Chris Henderson joined the firm’s business department while Meg Ryan and Nick Morcom joined the litigation department.