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LRC: Failure to recognize infection leads to sepsis and amputations, and $32 million settlement
After complaining of a fever and inability to put weight on her right leg, an 11-year-old female was taken to the emergency department of a local hospital. The child had an internal infection that was quickly spreading. -
System ordered to divest physician group or risk antitrust
A hospital has been ordered to divest itself of a physician group practice it acquired. The federal district court judge says the practice acquisition violated antitrust laws. -
Mental health parity act creates new, increased risks
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) will increase the volume of mental health patients, which could increase liability risks. Providers can be held accountable for acts of violence by a patient. -
Imaging group to pay $15.5 million for false claims
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Hospital has 'absolute right' to prevent drug use
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Court says deal would increase costs
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Health and Human Services addresses health IT safety plan with SAFER guides
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is offering providers new tools to encourage safer use of electronic health records (EHRs). -
Who Should be Referred for Advanced Heart Failure Care?
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Clinical Cardiology Alert - Full April 2014 Issue in PDF
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Value of the Physical Examination in Heart Failure