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Billions spent a year on malpractice Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 8:48AMMedical liability costing health care billions
Indiana reports fewer preventable medical errors; Kansas struggles to meet oral health needs Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:27AMThe Indianapolis Star: "Indiana's hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers reported a decrease in preventable medical errors last year -- including a 33 percent drop in the number of bed sores. Overall, 306 facilities reported 94 preventable medical errors in 2009, according to a report released Monday by the Indiana State Department of Health. That's down from 105 errors reported each year in ...
State Court Rules in MED Immunity Case Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:58PMThe Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled for the second time that a 2003 law granting The MED protections from lawsuits because of its governmental owner...
Rhode Island Jury Finds Defendants Liable For Personal Injury Damages In Hernia Repair Patch Lawsuit Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:00AMMotley Rice LLC, one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ litigation firms, announces that a jury in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island found defendants Davol, Inc. and C.R. Bard, Inc. liable for injuries suffered by plaintiffs Christopher and Laure Thorpe as a result of the negligent design of the Composix® Kugel® Mesh hernia repair patch and the failure to warn of the ...
Barnes: Don't monkey with Constitution Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:05PMDemocrat Roy Barnes and Republican Nathan Deal squared off Saturday afternoon in their first gubernatorial debate, sponsored by the Medical Association of Georgia and other medical groups, at the C...
Dems lobbyist accusations at forefront Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:42PMThere seems to be no political love lost between the two Democratic primary candidates for the 2nd Congressional District seat. While trying to carve out stances on key Democratic issues such as health care, the economy and the Afghanistan War, the candidates have also devoted considerable campaign resources to trading accusations about their respective work as lobbyists. First, Katrina Swett’s ...
Healthcare reform has split Fisher, Portman Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:01PMWASHINGTON — With more than 200 Democratic lawmakers cheering and applauding in the East Room of the White House in March, President Barack Obama signed into law a major health care bill that had sharply split both political parties for more than a year.That should have ended it. As Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus told the New York Times that day, “Now it is a fact. Now it is law.’’
Council scraps malpractice bill protest Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:22PMThe Medical Council has called off its protest against the medical malpractice bill.
What Do We Call Nurses With Doctorates? And Other Quality Issues Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:34AMThe Philadelphia Inquirer/Kansas City Star: "Most nurse practitioners still have master's degrees, but nursing schools want the doctor of nursing practice degree to be the entry-level degree for advanced-practice nurses by 2015. Enrollment in those programs nationally jumped from 70 in 2002 to more than 5,000 last year." The titles of nurses and how they interact with academic degrees are ...
‘Only true conservative’ Senate hopeful would decentralize Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 12:11AMEDITOR’S NOTE: This is another in an occasional series of stories based on meetings between The Telegraph editorial board and candidates for federal and state office in the upcoming elections. Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ovide Lamontagne said the federal government should relinquish to states oversight of a freer, market-driven health insurance system that would make coverage more ...
Economy is key to Florida primary victory Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 10:52PMAfter weeks in which tens of millions of dollars have been spent on negative ads about career
Three conservatives vie to oppose Democrat Welch in U.S. House race Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 5:14AMPaul Beaudry of Swanton describes himself as the tea party candidate for Vermont’s seat in the U.S. House. He wants to slash federal spending and consider eliminating the Federal Reserve Board. He emphasizes his support of gun rights and property rights, and his opposition to abortion.
Healthcare bill encourages prevention, Pascrell says Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:20PMU.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-8th) discussed the recently passed healthcare reform bill on Friday at the Nutley Old Guard.
Nofault malpractice law will avoid UK, US woes, academic says Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 12:29PMAs doctors worry about a new law that will allow patients to file malpractice suits, the experience of countries including the United States and United Kingdom shows that nofault compensation for medical errors is the key mechanism to reduce legal actions against doctors, an academic says.
Imperial Holdings to raise up to $287.5M in IPO Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 8:15AM(AP:NEW YORK) Finance company Imperial Holdings Inc. hopes to raise up to $287.5 million in an initial public offering of its common stock. The Boca Raton, Fla., company did not say how many shares it would offer or the price range for the stock.
Imperial Holdings to raise up to $287.5M in IPO Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 7:58AMFinance company Imperial Holdings Inc. hopes to raise up to $287.5 million in an initial public offering of its common stock.
McCollum says he wants to focus on issues in governor's race Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 5:17PMRepublican Attorney General Bill McCollum today said he hoped to start turning the governor's race toward issues instead of negative attacks he and millionaire Rick Scott have exchanged.
PM confirms medical debate Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 3:08PMThe House of Representatives will go ahead to debate the draft legislation on medical malpractice compensation despite opposition to the bill from sections of the medical community, the prime minister says.
Republicans vie for state seats Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 1:52PMTwo open state House seats for the sprawling district that includes Rim Country have attracted a surprisingly subdued field of candidates in both parties, with no Payson-area candidates in the mix.
Most Doctors Face Lawsuits, AMA Survey Says Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 10:05AMMore than 60 percent of doctors over the age of 55 have been sued at least once, according to a new survey by the American Medical Association (AMA). American Medical Association - Medicine - Health - Organizations - United States
Almost 1 Medical Malpractice Claim Filed for Every Physician, Reports AMA Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 10:04AMA study from the American Medical Association (AMA) reports that an average of 95 medical liability claims are filed for every 100 physicians, almost one per physician. The AMA says its report ...
New AMA Report Finds 95 Medical Liability Claims Filed For Every 100 Physicians Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 7:22AMA new report from the American Medical Association (AMA) paints a bleak picture of physicians' experiences with medical liability claims and bolsters the case for national and state level reform. A key finding from the report is that, among physicians surveyed by the AMA, there was an average of 95 medical liability claims filed for every 100 physicians, almost one per physician. The report has ...
For-Profit Colleges Investigated for Fraud: As Financial Aid Debt Mounts and Joblessness Persists, Students Fight Back ... Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 7:00AMA Senate committee hearing convened in Washington to explore fraudulent and deceptive marketing practices of for-profit colleges, as investigations reveal that many schools exploit economic hardship and federal funding while lying to prospective students to increase their bottom lines. In Sacramento, California, over 150 students have begun fighting back. Students joined forces to file three ...
Filipino teachers seek release from contracts, repayment Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 6:46AMAbout 350 teachers were recruited through a Filipino placement service that charged them exorbitant application fees and transportation and housing costs and demanded up to 30 percent of their salaries during their first two years' paychecks.
Teachers seek to be released from contracts Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 1:20AMBATON ROUGE — Hundreds of Filipino teachers who sought the American dream teaching in Louisiana schools were instead thrust into a nightmare situation of massive debt, unsavory living conditions and, in effect, indentured servitude, an attorney filing a class action lawsuit Wednesday charges.
U.S. representative: Three seeking GOP nod, chance to challenge Himes Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 2:43PMJim Himes became the first Democrat to represent southwestern Connecticut in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1968 when he beat Chris Shays in 2008. Now three Republicans are hoping to be the man to keep Himes to one term.
Disputes, damages, worker mistakes cost Iowa $6.6M Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:17AMDES MOINES — State government paid nearly $6.6 million to settleclaims and resolve disputes caused by employee mistakes, workplacemisconduct or other damages in the past fiscal year, officials saidThursday.
Middleton Says Legislature Needs to Tackle Thorny Health Reform Issues Next Year - By Barbara Pash Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:27PMFor MarylandReporter.comMedical malpractice and the scope of practice allowed health providers who a...
Scalpels come out in bitter compensation dispute Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:22PMPublic Health Minister Jurin Laksanavisit plans for his ministry to mediate between opposing sides in the dispute over legislation setting up a compensation fund for victims of medical malpractice.
State paid out almost $6.6 million to settle claims last fiscal year Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:16PMDES MOINES — Stategovernment paid nearly $6.6 million to settle claims and resolvedisputes caused by employee mistakes, workplace misconduct or otherdamages in the past fiscal year, officials saidThursday.
State paid $6.6 million to settle judgments Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:33PMDES MOINES – State government paid nearly $6.6 million to settle claims and resolve disputes caused by employee mistakes, workplace misconduct or other damages in the past fiscal year, officials said Thursday. More than half of the fiscal 2010 total paid for settlements and judgments that were approved by the State Appeal Board involved a $3.3 [...]
Dodson Law Sues Reliant Hospice Over Medicare Fraud Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:00PMThe firm and client Lisa Brown allege that Reliant Hospice falsely billed Medicare in 2006 for a terminal medical illness that she did not have.
Medical council, doctors battle malpractice bill Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:24PMThe Medical Council has teamed up with the Medical Association of Thailand and doctors at staterun main hospitals across the country to ask government and related agencies to withdraw the draft bill on medicalmalpractice protection from the House of Representatives' consideration next month.
Thai doctors protest proposed malpractice law Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:42AM(AP:BANGKOK) Across Thailand many doctors traded their white coats for black on Thursday to protest a draft law that would give victims of medical malpractice legal rights to win compensation.
Thai-ASEAN News Network Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:08AMMedical personnel across the country are staging rallies to oppose the drafting of the medical malpractice victim protection bill, stating that it is an unjust law which could cause conflicts between doctors and patients.
Doctors against malpractice law Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:02AMBANGKOK - ACROSS Thailand many doctors traded their white coats for black on Thursday to protest a draft law that would give victims of medical malpractice legal rights to win compensation. The law would be the first of its kind in Thailand, where malpractice complaints face resistance from doctors, hospitals, police and many get dismissed from court for lagging too long in the system, according ...
News briefing: 23–29 July 2010 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:33AMThe week in science.
Digital Video Recorded Surgery Becoming Common Answer to Rising Medical Malpractice Claims Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:05AMWhite pages report "The Rising Medical Malpractice Claims and a Practical Solution" cites digital video recorded surgery as a helpful tool against medical malpractice claims.
New guidelines seek to reduce repeat Caesareans Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:30PMThe guidelines aim to help women who had Caesarean sections find doctors willing to allow vaginal births.
New Guidelines Seek to Cut Rate of Repeat C-Sections Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 5:28PMAn obstetricians’ group has issued guidelines meant to make it easier for women who have had Caesareans to find doctors and hospitals that are willing to allow vaginal births.
PM asked to stop the bill Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:24PMA group of doctors led by Medical Council will today ask Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to break the draft of medical malpractice victim fund bill before put in the council's consideration to issue the law as they fear that the bill will increase the medical lawsuits against doctors in a large number.
Alzheimer's Association Litigation Update Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 9:28AMThe Alzheimer's Association has become aware of a misleading message from the CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America dated July 19, 2010. We deny and dispute all of the allegations against our Association in this letter and in AFA's lawsuit against us. We are proud of our 30 years of providing care and support to those impacted by Alzheimer's and advancing critical research. We take great ...
Orlando-area hospital radiation exposure: Does your hospital use too many imaging tests? Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 2:04PMSome Orlando-area hospitals might be giving too many imaging tests, exposing patients to needless radiation, federal official say. A small number of hospitals in Central Florida and the nation appear to give too many imaging tests and as a result may needlessly expose patients to radiation, federal officials said this week.
FACT CHECK: Would Bentley's tort reform lower your medical bills? Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 3:27AMYour insurance premiums would go down, experts say, but you might not be impressed by what you'd save on other medical expenses.
Why is it so hard to say sorry properly? Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 1:24AMSaying sorry only to maintain peace doesn't make for a great strategy. Not only does the 'victim' recognise that you are faking it, he or she also feels the issue is being trivialised.
Nursing home faces lawsuits Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 11:19PMAs a nurse heads to court on murder charges in the morphine-related death of a patient, her Chapel Hill nursing home faces civil malpractice suits following serious injuries to two other patients.
Feds: Hospitals may give too many tests, posing radiation risks Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 5:50PMCTs, Xrays may expose South Florida patients to excessive radiation Some hospitals may give too many imaging tests, needlessly exposing patients to radiation risks.
Feds: Hospitals may give too many tests Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 5:50PMCTs, Xrays may expose South Florida patients to excessive radiation Some hospitals may give too many imaging tests, needlessly exposing patients to radiation risks.
Paul's quick rise unique Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 4:34AMA year ago, Rand Paul burst onto the political scene, stunning many with his victory in last month's Republican U.S. Senate primary. No one is more surprised than his neighbors in Bowling Green, Ky.
Washington court dumps notice for malpractice lawsuits Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 11:36PMThe state Supreme Court said Thursday it's unconstitutional to require 90 days' notice before suing a doctor.