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American workers shop overseas for health care Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 3:14AMInsured Americans are starting to see some unusual options in their health-provider networks: doctors and hospitals in Singapore, Costa Rica and other foreign destinations.
Supreme Court To Hear Case On Whether FDA Approval Of Rx Protects Manufacturers From Liability Lawsuits Filed In State ... Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 10:17AMThe U.S. Supreme Court during the 2008-2009 term, which begins on Monday, will hear cases that question "whether a federal regulation can trump state law," such as a case that could determine whether FDA approval of medications protects manufacturing companies from product liability lawsuits filed in state courts, the Chicago Tribune reports (Oliphant, Chicago Tribune, 10/6). The case, Wyeth v.
Supreme Court To Hear Case On Product Liability For Pharmaceutical Companies Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 12:17PMThe Supreme Court during the 2008-2009 term, which begins on Monday, will hear cases "testing the boundary between federal and state authority," such as a case that could determine whether "injured people can bring claims against allegedly defective drugs and other products to state courts," USA Today reports. The court likely will hear the case, Wyeth v. Levine, on Nov.
Election 2008: District 34 State Representative-Connie Scott Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 5:58PMHaving served as the executive director for the Bay Area Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse for nearly 10 years, community service has always seemed a natural fit for Republican Connie Scott.
Lawsuit Filed In 2002 Alleged Surgeons Received Improper Incentives From Medtronic To Prescribe Products Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 10:21AMA lawsuit filed in 2002 against Medtronic and 10 surgeons includes previously undisclosed allegations that the surgeons received improper incentives to prescribe products manufactured by the company, the Wall Street Journal reports. Except for a "heavily redacted" copy, the lawsuit remains sealed for undetermined reasons, but the Journal obtained an unedited copy.
Candidates differ on health care, education Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 6:36AMIncumbent State Rep. Gene DiGirolamo and Democratic challenger Harris Martin gathered at the Bensalem senior center Thursday for a debate so sparsely attended and congenial that it ended 30 minutes early.
A Double Standard of Care for Mental and Physical Illness — The Story of Esmin Green Tuesday, September 23, 2008 @ 3:57PMIn the common parlance of the Internet, the video of Esmin Green’s dying hour “went viral” in a matter of days. Nearly 2 million viewers saw some version of it on YouTube alone, and countless others on CNN.com and other news sites.
Attorneys at local law firms Monday, September 22, 2008 @ 4:38AMRichard Abbey is a senior partner at Abbey, Weitzen-berg, Warren & Emery, Sonoma County’s oldest law firm. Mr. Abbey concentrates on the banking industry, employment law and mergers and acquisitions.
Health care reform: Proposals similar, but candidates differ on approach Monday, September 22, 2008 @ 1:22AMDES MOINES -- Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama have made some big promises on health care throughout their respective campaigns.
Former WV Doctor Loses Medical License in Alabama Friday, September 19, 2008 @ 1:33PMThe doctor named in dozens of malpractice lawsuits in Putnam County has lost his medical license in another state.
Letters to the Editor Sept. 19 Friday, September 19, 2008 @ 8:08AMEditor:
Small Patients, Big Consequences in Medical Errors Monday, September 15, 2008 @ 2:00PMOverdoses and other medical mistakes can put young patients at risk.
Spout Off Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 7:43PMLexi, a well visit is what the peditricians call office visits for check-ups on children who are not sick. So babies come at one week, one month, three months, six months, one year, 18 months, two years, and then every year thereafter. This is when they get their shots and their annual physical.
Supreme Court To Consider Whether To Bar Liability Lawsuits Against Pharmaceutical Companies Tuesday, September 9, 2008 @ 1:12PMThe U.S. Supreme Court in November will consider whether to shield the makers of prescription and over-the-counter drugs from liability lawsuits, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Health Care Reform Key Issue as Entrepreneurs Size Up Presidential Candidates Monday, September 8, 2008 @ 8:25AM WASHINGTON----A national survey measuring the impact of rising health care costs on businesses with 10 employees or fewer shows that micro-businesses strongly support health care reform leading into November’s Presidential election.
Patel settles class-action lawsuit for more than $3M Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 7:14AMAs a federal healthcare fraud case against Lafayette cardiologist Mehmood Patel is under way, one of the several class-action lawsuits involving him was recently settled for more than $3 million.
The physician shortage crisis Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 3:46PMI come from a family of teachers as parents and healthcare-employed siblings. Health care is a major topic of conversations at family get-togethers and they all blame me as administrator for all the health care problems in America.
Harrisburg panel focuses on broken health care system Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 3:16PMA panel of interests including health care providers, business and organized labor gathered in Harrisburg today to push for America to address its health care crisis.
South Dakota Neurosurgeon Loses 2 Malpractice Appeals Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 9:24AMA Rapid City neurosurgeon who said he had been sued more than 30 times for malpractice lost two appeals on August 21 in the South Dakota Supreme Court. The court upheld a jury verdict awarding a w
John King Seeks $72 Million in Damages Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 4:44PMKing filed the lawsuit in Nashville, Tennessee.
High court deals blow to Rapid City neurosurgeon Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 1:07AMA Rapid City neurosurgeon who said he had been sued more than 30 times for malpractice lost two appeals Thursday in the South Dakota Supreme Court.
King sues Putnam General, HCA Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 11:00PMCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- John Anderson King, an osteopathic surgeon who is the target of dozens of malpractice lawsuits, has filed a lawsuit seeking $72.5 million in damages against Putnam General Hospital and its then-owner, Hospital Corporation of America.Ki...
Voters seek W answers Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 7:11AMWith tens of thousands of ballots still out, the campaign in support of Measure W will be reaching out to voters until the election ends Tuesday.
$11 million verdict in malpractice Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 2:47AMYanira Montanez had a brain tumor when she arrived at the Episcopal Hospital emergency room in late March four years ago complaining of headaches and numbness, among other things. It was still there the next day when she went to the ER at Northeastern Hospital and the following day when she returned.
Haldor tech warns docs before the lawsuit hits Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 5:30PMMedical malpractice is a sore subject in the health-care establishment. The fear of lawsuits leads practitioners to prescribe costly treatments and tests that the patient may not necessarily need.
Medical Council stands by decision to register rogue doctor Wednesday, August 13, 2008 @ 7:06PMThe Medical Council is standing by its decision to register an American doctor after mistakes he made during a birth contributed to the death of a baby.
DAILY DIGEST Friday, August 8, 2008 @ 2:46AMSettlement often pays off best in lawsuits, study says Note to victims of accidents, medical malpractice and broken contracts: 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...
Lubbock doctors discuss concerns with Texas Medical Board Thursday, July 31, 2008 @ 4:28PMA democratic approach to medicine came to Lubbock on Tuesday evening. The Texas Medical Board held a Town Hall in the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center to give doctors and the public a chance to voice their input about regulation of the medical profession.
Seitz honored for tort reform work Wednesday, July 30, 2008 @ 9:29AMOhio State Sen. Bill Seitz has been named “legislator of the year” by the nonpartisan American Legislative Exchange Council, which cited his work on tort reform in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2001 to 2007.
Former West Virginia Doctor Faces more Legal Challenges Tuesday, July 29, 2008 @ 9:09AMJohn King, a former West Virginia osteopathic surgeon named in dozens of malpractice lawsuits, faces two more legal challenges. King, who now lives in Alabama, is scheduled to be in court July 30
In 10-day tour, Hulshof shares views on business, economy Sunday, July 27, 2008 @ 11:43PMRepublican gubernatorial candidate Kenny Hulshof took his 10-day business tour to the Northland on Sunday, praising overhauls that he said had created a friendlier business climate in Missouri.
Hulshof hits Steelman on tort reform in new TV ad Friday, July 25, 2008 @ 9:26AMU.S. Rep. Kenny Hulshof has a new ad attacking Sarah Steelman for her opposition as a state senator to laws reforming frivolous lawsuits. See the TV ad here.
GOP race shifts to negative Thursday, July 24, 2008 @ 3:09PMIf you can’t say anything nice about somebody, run in a political primary.
U. of I. to pay $13 mil. in malpractice lawsuits Thursday, July 24, 2008 @ 4:17AMThe University of Illinois Board of Trustees will be asked today to sign off on nearly $14 million in settlements in medical-malpractice cases. The settlements involve two separate cases filed against the university in Cook County Circuit Court in 2004 and 2005.
Nev. health official confirms 9th hepatitis case Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 9:16PMWed, Jul 23, 2008 (7:15 p.m.) A ninth case of hepatitis C was linked Wednesday to a Las Vegas medical clinic facing lawsuits from patients alleging it exposed them to the virus by reusing syringes and vials of medicine.
Stu Bykofsky: Bad blood between comedian & hospital after loss of hand Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 2:38AMFOR ALL HER life, two things were true about Dolly Garber: She was an entertainer . . . and she was sickly.
3 square off in House debate Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 4:52PMThree Republican Party candidates for two House District 26 nominations made their pitches at a recent Clean Elections Commission debate. On the Sept. 2 primary election ballot, Trent Humphries, Vic Williams and Marilyn Zerull are running for two positions.
NC medical regulators to cut back Web data Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 2:48PMState medical regulators have voted to cut back on the amount of information they post on a Web site about malpractice settlements of North Carolina doctors.
Celebrity Doc, Jan Adams, Busted for DUI, Again Thursday, June 26, 2008 @ 10:26PMBEVERLY HILLS -- Plastic surgeon to the stars, Dr. Jan Adams, has been arrested for the third time on suspicion of drunken driving.
Doctors retiring earlier Sunday, June 22, 2008 @ 11:31PMLANSING - John Dircks is a doctor of pulmonary medicine in Kalamazoo and looks forward to celebrating his retirement. But for Dircks, retirement is about more than just enjoying his golden years.
Disclosing harmful medical errors Friday, June 20, 2008 @ 11:16PMThe Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority has been struggling with great disparities in reporting of serious events. Pennsylvania is one of the states that requires serious events to be reported to the Patient Safety Authority and the Department of Health.
Doctor discipline bill may hinge on malpractice changes Friday, June 20, 2008 @ 8:53PMPassage of a landmark physician discipline bill may hinge on whether state lawmakers and Gov. David A. Paterson also can agree on a package of proposals long desired by doctors to reduce the risk of lawsuits and their malpractice insurance costs.
Latest issue Thursday, June 12, 2008 @ 4:25PMThe Penang Medical Practitioners Society , the oldest medical organisation in Malaysia, will be holding a public forum on "Health Care Financing" on 15 June from 9.00am to 1.00pm at the Dewan Sri Pinang. Admission is free.
Texas Medical Board holds town-hall meetings Thursday, June 12, 2008 @ 12:03AMMore patients across the state are filing complaints against doctors than in years past, and doctors are starting to feel unfairly targeted, officials and physicians said during meetings with the Texas Medical Board this week.
Complaints against doctors increase Wednesday, June 11, 2008 @ 12:11AMBROWNSVILLE - More patients across the state are filing complaints against doctors than in years past, and doctors are starting to feel unfairly targeted, officials and physicians said during meetings with the Texas Medical Board this week.
Billings doctor settles 3 malpractice lawsuits Posted on June 5 Thursday, June 5, 2008 @ 1:58AMBILLINGS - A physician and anesthesiologist who treated patients with chronic pain has recently settled three medical malpractice lawsuits that claimed the doctor’s negligence resulted in death.
Express Scripts Reaches $9.5M Settlement With 28 States Over Allegations Of Misleading Consumers To Obtain Rebates Thursday, May 29, 2008 @ 1:08PMOfficials from pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts on Tuesday said the company has agreed to pay $9.5 million to settle lawsuits brought by 28 states and Washington, D.C., alleging it defrauded the states and D.C., the AP/Denver Post reports.
Doctors fight malpractice Web site Thursday, May 29, 2008 @ 4:43AMA statewide doctors organization opposes an N.C. Medical Board plan to put limited data online about suits against physicians.
Tuesdayed-1 Monday, May 26, 2008 @ 4:13PMEven as the nightly news seems to be steeped in story after story about the country’s failing heath care system, former state Rep. Joseph Nixon, writing for the Texas Public Policy Center, points to a success in Texas that other states can emulate.
Two Republicans seek to unseat Ebinger in HD 62 Sunday, May 25, 2008 @ 11:14PMTwo Republican challengers will battle for the chance to unseat an incumbent Democrat from Montana House District 62 in the June 3 primary election.