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Hospitals That Ditch Masks Risk Exposure

Bill of Health

Manta This month, New York became the latest to join the growing list of states that have ended their requirements for routine masking in hospitals and other healthcare settings. Ending routine masking in hospital settings is a dangerous move. It also exposes hospitals to the risk of liability.

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Malpractice Lawsuits Over Denied Abortion Care May Be on the Horizon

Kaiser Health News

Wade , many physicians and hospitals in the states that have restricted abortion reportedly are refusing to end the pregnancies of women facing health-threatening complications out of fear they might face criminal prosecution or loss of their medical license. “But most rational people would be more afraid of going to jail.”

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9th Circuit Says Former Federal Nurse Can Proceed With Medical Malpractice Suit Against VA Hospital

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 29, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a former federal employee can sue the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). The suit alleges medical negligence that occurred [.]

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Florida Court Sides With University of Miami, Says It's Immune To Medical Malpractice Suit

The Health Law Firm

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 28, 2020, a Florida appeals court tossed out a medical malpractice suit accusing a University of Miami doctor of providing negligent treatment at a public teaching hospital. Indest III, J.D., Background of the Suit.

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Supreme Court Urged To Hear Military Members Medical Malpractice Suits

The Health Law Firm

It applies to all types of tort injuries but medical malpractice cases by military doctors and hospitals have caused the most concern and discussion. The doctrine prevents active duty military service members from suing the government in court for injuries that are "incident to military service."

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9th Circuit Says Former Federal Nurse Can Proceed With Medical Malpractice Suit Against VA Hospital

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 29, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a former federal employee can sue the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). The suit alleges medical negligence that occurred [.].

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We Should Keep An Eye On Healthcare AI Medical Liability Risks

Healthcare IT Today

In a recent survey by medical malpractice insurer The Doctors Company, […]. Today, most health IT leaders seem sold on the potential healthcare AI deployment can offer, as its benefits are becoming clearer every day.