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Wis. Supreme Court Rules Against Malpractice Firm Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 12:36PMMADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ordered an insurance company to pay nearly $1 million in a medical malpractice case. The decision upholds an earlier ruling that Physicians Insurance Co. of Wisconsin must pay damages and costs to the estate of Dale Otto, who died of cancer in 2003.
Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council Employees Let Go After Program Authorization Lapses Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 11:15AMNearly the entire staff of the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council has been let go due to a political disagreement between Gov. Ed Rendell (D) and state Senate Republicans over whether a bill to reauthorize the council should also include an extension of a malpractice insurance subsidy for physicians, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports (Goldstein, Philadelphia Inquirer, 7/2).
Wis. Supreme Court rules against malpractice firm Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 8:53AMMADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ordered an insurance company to pay nearly $1 million in a medical malpractice case.
Double Jobbing Nurse Cautioned For Dishonesty, UK Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 6:16AMA 32 year old registered nurse from Newcastle upon Tyne has been cautioned by the independent Conduct and Competence Committee panel for the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for dishonesty.
Deane Waldman: Fourth of July Appeal Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 2:12AMTwo hundred and thirty-two years ago, we overthrew an oppressive government. Today we again suffer government oppression. Fortunately, we need to act against only one...
Colorado business Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 2:07AMPhilosophy Communication Inc., a Denver-based marketing and public-relations agency, has been selected by Three Sixty Design to manage its new brand, including the logo and business collateral design and website development.
Medicare cuts: Doctors to get 10% less unless Congress acts Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 12:21AMAccess to physician care already is difficult for Medicare patients in the Grand Valley, but it could get tougher.
More Than 500 Backlogged Whistle-Blower Cases Allege Health Care, Drug Company Fraud Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 3:15PMWhistle-blower lawsuits alleging that pharmaceutical companies and government contractors defrauded the federal government have created a backlog of more than 900 cases at the Department of Justice, the Washington Post reports. According to the Post, more than 500 of the cases involve the health care and pharmaceutical industries, as well as Medicare and Medicaid.
Quantum Agency adds new insurance policy for physicians Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 7:35PMThe Quantum Agency, a subsidiary of The Quantum Group, has added a new insurance product to address the rising medical insurance premiums for physicians - Medical Legal Expense Reimbursement Insurance.
One Good Oil Spill Pondering Supreme Court verdicts and a little rubber in the river Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 7:18PMOrder in the Court! Baby rapers, oil spillers and gang-bangers be heartened! Gitmo be gone, but the new and utterly bought and sold Supreme Court handed down decisions that will impact us for decades – Much like the President Bush, who nominated its two new Justices, Chief Roberts and Count Weirdly Alito. Let’s take a look at these precedents, led by quotes from the new members. “I’ve also ...
Toxic Legacy: Credits Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 2:46PMThe Toxic Legacy series and its Web component involved the determined efforts of more than a dozen individuals.
Judge sealed cases against psychiatrist Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 4:49AMProminent Las Vegas psychiatrist Robert L. Horne was the target of two lawsuits in four years, and both cases were sealed from public view by the same judge, according to newly unveiled court records.
Bank plans supply drive for troops ... and more Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 2:08AMFrom Tuesday to July 9, American Patriot Bank will be collecting non-perishable supplies to send overseas to U.S. troops. Supplies can be dropped off in the lobby of the branch located at 710 South Foothills Plaza Drive.
Cape Fear Valley: Brain surgeon at work Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 11:13PMThe first of two new neurosurgeons began seeing patients in Fayetteville last week, Cape Fear Valley Health System officials said.
Remember Dimitri the Lover? Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 7:46AMYou know, that unspeakably grotesque misgonyist (née James Sears) who lost his medical license after being convicted of sexually assaulting female patients?
Woman wins more than $6 million in medical malpractice case Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 5:13AMSALEM and mdash; A woman who wanted to stop having to take heart medications so she could have another child, only to end up with permanent heart damage, has won a $4.3 million verdict in a lawsuit against two Boston doctors.
Radogno for Ill. governor? Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 4:08AMState Sen. Christine Radogno, a Republican from Lemont, is considering running for governor in 2010, she said.
Woman wins $6M in malpractice suit Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 3:17AMA former Amesbury woman who wanted to stop having to take heart medications so she could have another child, only to end up with permanent heart damage, has won a $4.3 million verdict in a lawsuit against two Boston doctors.
Increased Malpractice Damage Cap in Virginia is Still Unfair to Victims Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 2:04AMVirginia Personal Injury Attorney Speaks Out Against July 1 Increase in Malpractice Damage Cap. [PR.com - June 28, 2008]
OHSU to acquire Pacific Oncology Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 4:49PMOregon Health & Science University announced plans Friday to acquire the outpatient cancer care business Pacific Oncology in a deal worth between $5.5 million and $7 million.
NEW: Alton Memorial capital campaign deemed success Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 1:07PMALTON - The Alton Memorial Health Services Foundation is nearing the end of successful capital campaign that has paved the way for construction of the new bed tower at the hospital.
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.
Supreme Court Ruling: Practicing Midwifery Thursday, June 26, 2008 @ 9:50PMThe Missouri Supreme Court decides to allow certified professional midwives to practice in Missouri once again. The ruling reverses a previous one which made practicing "midwifery" illegal without a nursing license.
Personalized Legal Assistance at the Law Offices of Samuel D. Flatt Tuesday, June 24, 2008 @ 9:16PMSince opening his private practice in Jamaica in September of 2007, Samuel D. Flatt has been successfully navigating his clients through the Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability systems.
Larisa Alexandrovna: Justice for Sale: How Big Tobacco and the GOP teamed up to crush Democrats in the South Tuesday, June 24, 2008 @ 3:02PMPart VII of the Permanent Republican Majority Series by Larisa Alexandrovna and Muriel Kane Almost immediately after his appointment as US Attorney for the...
Case against Wilson dismissed Tuesday, June 24, 2008 @ 1:23PMA motion to dismiss without prejudice was granted on Monday in the sexual abuse case of a Barren County man who was released from prison in 2006 after a ruling by the Kentucky Supreme Court.
Delaware House Approves Bill That Would Mandate HIV Testing For Accused Sex Offenders Tuesday, June 24, 2008 @ 12:13PMThe Delaware House recently approved a bill (HB 424) that would require HIV testing for sexual assault defendants under certain circumstances, the AP/Bethany Beach Wave reports. According to bill sponsor Rep. Debbie Hudson (R), the measure would allow assault survivors to begin prophylactic treatment immediately (AP/Bethany Beach Wave, 6/19).
Jury awards Iosco County family $1.8 million in medical malpractice suit Tuesday, June 24, 2008 @ 10:58AMA Saginaw County jury has awarded a Iosco County family nearly $2 million in a wrongful death medical malpractice case.
Night Hospitalist Company, LLC Launches First Nighttime Hospitalist Telemedicine Solution Tuesday, June 24, 2008 @ 7:10AM As hospitals struggle to staff their floors in the face of an ongoing shortage of hospitalists, one company has introduced a cost-effective way for hospitals to maintain safe continuity of care.
Potential Blues Merger Poses Concern for Area Health Systems Tuesday, June 24, 2008 @ 7:00AM HealthLeaders-InterStudy, a leading provider of healthcare market intelligence, reports that the consolidation of Independence Blue Cross and Highmark has local hospital officials anxious about the potential influence of what would become the largest health insurer in the state.
Republicans used Schiavo case selfishly Sunday, June 22, 2008 @ 6:11PMI have told myself time after time that I would not write about the Terri Schiavo case. This woman and her entire family have suffered enough, and I want nothing to do with prolonging their pain.
U.S. battle over business lawsuits goes on Sunday, June 22, 2008 @ 1:57PMCorporate interests have won several important victories, but trial lawyers continue to try to undo legislation restricting litigation and are pursuing new strategies of their own.
Lecture series on minority healthcare begins Sunday, June 22, 2008 @ 2:11AMOhio University hosted yesterday the first in a series of lectures entitled "A Series Exploring Culture and Health" in honor of Minority Health Month. The Center of Excellence and Office of Student Affairs at the College of Medicine sponsored the series.
Legislature to examine parenting, faith healing Saturday, June 21, 2008 @ 10:28AMPORTLAND (AP) — A legislative leader says Oregon lawmakers will take another look at state laws in the light of the death of a 16-year-old boy who died of a treatable urinary tract disorder while family and church members prayed over him.
New GMC Advice Means Flagging Up Misconduct, Warns Medical And Dental Defence Union Of Scotland Saturday, June 21, 2008 @ 4:15AMProposed changes to GMC guidance on reporting misconduct - emphasising the onus on doctors to report misdemeanours - are a timely reminder to doctors that matters of personal probity are subject to GMC scrutiny, points out the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS) today.
Crowd gets loud for universal heath care Saturday, June 21, 2008 @ 1:49AMPassion about health care reform packs meeting hall
Fraud-case doctor has checkered past Saturday, June 21, 2008 @ 1:42AMLawrence Saks, who has pleaded not guilty, has a history of civil suits and malpractice claims.
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.
MetroBriefs Friday, June 20, 2008 @ 5:10PMA former medico-legal chief of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) was charged before the Manila Regional Trial Court on Wednesday for allegedly extorting P200,000 from a doctor in exchange for a “favorable” autopsy report.
Maypole Three Struck Off For Care Home Atrocities, UK Friday, June 20, 2008 @ 9:15AMThree registered nurses working at the Maypole Nursing Home have received a striking off order from the Nursing & Midwifery Council following a string of incidents in which they failed to ensure that patients received the appropriate standard of care.
Arizona Court Overturns Medical Malpractice Law on Expert Witnesses Friday, June 20, 2008 @ 8:27AMAn Arizona appellate court ruling says a state law on medical malpractice lawsuits is unconstitutional. At issue is a law that sets qualifications required for expert witnesses in medical malpracti
Personal Injury Attorney Jeff S. Korek Advises Visitors to New York City How to Protect Their Legal Rights When Injured Friday, June 20, 2008 @ 8:25AM A specialist in construction accidents and medical malpractice and partner in the firm Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, Jeff S.
Ex-NBI medico-legal chief charged with extortion Friday, June 20, 2008 @ 6:19AMMANILA, Philippines -- A former medico-legal chief of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) was charged before the Manila Regional Trial Court of allegedly extorting P200,000 from a doctor in exchange for a favorable autopsy report on her dead patient.
Healthcare workers are more likely to face violence than any other worker in the service profession. Friday, June 20, 2008 @ 1:03AMLAS CRUCES — Pharmacist Kimberly Nolan said she entered the health care profession because she wanted to help people. She was shocked to find the level of violence that health professionals encounter.
Ricki Lake Fires Back in Debate on Home Birth Thursday, June 19, 2008 @ 5:01PMTaking heat from doctors over her support for home birth, the TV personality responds.
Georgia Judge Rules That State Cannot Reduce Prescribed Health Services For Children Thursday, June 19, 2008 @ 3:12PMU.S. District Court Judge Thomas Thrash last week ruled that Georgia does not have the authority to deny or reduce health care services prescribed by a physician for child Medicaid beneficiaries, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.