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Catastrophic Brain Damage After Delayed Treatment, Respiratory Collapse Results in $26 Million Verdict
An attending physician failed to examine the patient for more than six hours after she presented to the ED.
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Negligent Knee Replacement and Postoperative Care Result in Amputation, $8.35 Million Verdict
Surgeon was found liable for failing to take patient's medical history into account.
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Key Components of a Drug Diversion Program
Although drug diversion may be considered a rare event, investigations reveal that the practice could be going undetected in facilities that do not have a proactive prevention program.
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Hospitals Face ADA Lawsuits Over Websites
Healthcare facilities are being sued by plaintiffs who allege that facility websites are not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Stark Law Could Be Eased, but Compliance Still Difficult
Efforts to move away from the fee-for-service model may lead to changes in the Stark anti-kickback law. Expect more exceptions and exclusions that will in some ways make the law less onerous but no less difficult when ensuring compliance.
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Malpractice Nursing Claims Rise With Experience
Data on malpractice claims involving nurses indicate a somewhat surprising trend: The more experienced a nurse is, the more likely he or she is to have malpractice claims.
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Consciousness Guidelines Affect Continuation of Care
New guidelines on how to determine consciousness could affect how healthcare organizations address legal questions regarding intensity of care, discontinuation of care, and end-of-life decisions.
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Mergers and Acquisitions Activity Creates Safety, Liability Risks for Hospitals
Mergers and acquisitions can create patient safety risks as disparate cultures merge and clinicians face new working conditions.
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Federal Court Affirms No Private Right of Action
A federal judge recently affirmed that HIPAA does not provide a mechanism for individuals to sue when they believe their privacy rights have been violated.
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Educate Staff on Criminal Prosecution Risk
Criminal prosecutions for HIPAA violations appear to be increasing, putting both individuals and healthcare organizations at risk for more than just monetary penalties and regulatory burdens.