Bill of Health
MARCH 15, 2023
By Sarah Gabriele Doctors are now using social media platforms to spread medical knowledge and to interact with the communities that they are actively building. A recent survey showed that almost 1 in 5 Americans now turn to TikTok before their doctor for health advice.
Electronic Health Reporter
FEBRUARY 7, 2021
Even though doctors and nurses change and save lives daily, they assume a great deal of liability in the process, causing many medical professionals to worry about potential malpractice suits. This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter.
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Bill of Health
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Specifically, they may point out that healthcare providers are generally only liable for medical malpractice if they violate a customary standard of care (that is, if they fail to act as similarly situated providers would in the situation). By Nina Kohn and Irina D.
HIT Consultant
MARCH 14, 2023
Doctors and other healthcare professionals are entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding the health and well-being of their patients, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care. Causes of Medical Malpractice There are many scenarios that can lead to a medical malpractice claim.
Bill of Health
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Such bad advice, which could get any doctor in legal trouble if disseminated to their patients, may be given to the public at large without fear of sanction. We march into battle with the army we have, and doctors around the world are choosing hydroxychloroquine more than any other solution.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
A new study has concluded that as EHR use has become ubiquitous, the number of medical malpractice claims in which EHRs contributed to injuries is continuing to rise. Ambulatory EMR-EHR Healthcare IT IT Alert Fatigue Copy and Paste Drop-Down Meanus EHR Med Malpractice EHR Medical Malpractice EHR Templates EMR Med Malpractice EMR Medical Malpractice The Doctors Company
Electronic Health Reporter
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Every day, all over the world, countless people put their lives in the hands of doctors, nurses, surgeons, psychiatrists, and other medical professionals, hoping and expecting to receive the care and attention they need to […].
Florida Health Care Law Firm
APRIL 28, 2022
Medical malpractice statutes and limitations are not straightforward. The clock starts ticking at the time medical care is provided, but another clock starts ticking on the day the patient realizes there are problems that could indicate malpractice.
Medisys Compliance
MARCH 21, 2023
What is Credentialing Doctors? Credentialing of doctors is a process that involves the evaluation of a doctor’s qualifications, education, training, licensure, and experience to determine if they meet the requirements set by the insurance company.
The Health Law Firm Blog
DECEMBER 31, 2022
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., 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 [.].
Florida Health Care Law Firm
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Medical malpractice is devastating for both patient and the medical professional. There are some statutes in place in Florida that limit how long it is legally an option for a patient to pursue a medical malpractice case. What Is the Malpractice Statute of Limitations in Florida?
Florida Health Care Law Firm
MARCH 21, 2022
This, essentially, is the primary directive of apology laws or statutes across the country: to stop a patient from using an apology from a medical provider against them in a court of law as grounds for a malpractice suit. The post What Is an Apology Law in Medical Malpractice?
Bill of Health
APRIL 22, 2022
Poor patient communication by nurses and doctors could also lead to formal complaints and litigation. By John Tingle and Amanda Cattini. In the hustle and bustle of our daily professional lives, it is sometimes all too easy to forget about the basics.
The Health Law Firm
MAY 14, 2019
It applies to all types of tort injuries but medical malpractice cases by military doctors and hospitals have caused the most concern and discussion By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On March 22, 2019, the widower of a naval officer who died four months after childbirth, urged the US Supreme Court to loosen a long-standing precedent known as the Feres doctrine.
The Health Law Firm
MARCH 19, 2021
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. By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A.,
The Health Law Firm
DECEMBER 27, 2016
optometrist Paul Kantrowich from a malpractice suit. The brain tumor was found and diagnosed by a different doctor. By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On November 23, 2016, a New York appeals court freed a Madison Avenue Eye Care Ltd. It was alleged in the suit that Kantrowich negligently failed to diagnose a patient's partial blindness caused by a brain tumor.
The Health Law Firm
AUGUST 10, 2012
A doctor in Polk County, Florida, has lost his license to practice medicine. Rather than risk having his license revoked in an administrative proceeding, the now former doctor offered to voluntarily relinquish his license. Doctor Nabbed for Allegedly Prescribing Oxycodone to Undercover Agents By Danielle M. Murray, J.D., Attorney, The Health Law Firm.
Florida Health Care Law Firm
APRIL 20, 2022
When a patient feels their doctor has violated their code of ethics or responsibility, they are encouraged to file a complaint with the state. How to File a Complaint Against a Doctor in Florida.
Electronic Health Reporter
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
As provider adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) approaches near-universal levels, a study from The Doctors Company shows the frequency of claims in which EHRs contributed to injury continues to rise. Analyzing EHR-related medical malpractice claims that closed between 2010 and 2018, The Doctors Company uncovered that the pace of these claims tripled, growing from […]. Editorial Darrell Ranum electronic health records The Doctors Company
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
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.
The Health Law Firm
AUGUST 7, 2018
Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On July 30, 2018, an Arizona jury awarded a record $8 million to a physician who claimed that a medical malpractice suit wrongfully alleged that he intentionally caused a patient’s death. By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A.,
Bill of Health
OCTOBER 14, 2022
By the end of April 2020, when tort reformers were making headlines with warnings of a coming “ avalanche ” of tort claims against businesses and doctors, 1,295 civil lawsuits had been filed nationwide related to COVID-19. By Timothy D. Lytton.
Medisys Compliance
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
A patient expects a highly skilled and knowledgeable healthcare provider to look after their health when they choose to see a doctor. What are the fundamentals to confirm that your doctor is skilled and knowledgeable enough to perform medicine?
Hall Render
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Requiring viability to be determined by “an attending health care professional and based on the particular facts of the case” would presumably prevent anyone other than the pregnant individual’s doctor (or whoever the attending health care provider is) from determining fetal viability with respect to any particular pregnancy. Michigan voters are being asked whether to add a new section to the state constitution concerning “reproductive freedom.”
Kaiser Health News
MAY 11, 2022
But now in Texas, the new laws are creating uncertainties that may deter some doctors and other providers from offering optimal miscarriage treatment. “And they decide to sue for malpractice,” she said.
The Health Law Firm
MAY 23, 2017
Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, health professionals, and health facilities often face legal challenges from many different sources. These challenges can come from federal and state regulators, medical malpractice trial lawyers, hospitals, clinics and colleagues. By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A.,
HIT Consultant
MARCH 9, 2023
The ability to monitor heart rate and blood oxygen levels enables users to identify changes and abnormalities in their vitals, which can serve as an early warning of possible panic attacks or can help determine when a visit to the doctor is needed.
The Health Law Firm
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law We are often asked by doctors and lawyers alike what types of cases our firm takes. They often mistake the practice of health law as medical malpractice defense. By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., However, this is an incorrect assumption. Asa general health law practice, we concentrate on legal issues and clients involved in the health care industry.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
For consumers seeking medication there is no prior doctor-patient relationship so the telehealth provider will not be aware of the person's medical history and use of medications unless it is disclosed by the consumer or documented in a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program registry.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
"But primary care doctors are the front line of healthcare in this country, and their patients still needed care." Review, revise and communicate telehealth malpractice policies. Primary care providers in New York City, one of the U.S.
Verisys
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
These may include a medical doctorate degree from an accredited U.S. Malpractice Certification of Insurance. Verify organizational information (board, Drug Enforcement Administration registration, malpractice insurance, etc.)
The Health Law Firm
AUGUST 15, 2012
Doctors, nurses, dentists, health professionals, and health facilities often face legal challenges from many different sources, including federal and state regulators, medical malpractice trial lawyers, hospitals, clinics and colleagues. By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law.
Hall Render
MARCH 9, 2023
Legislators want to take a look Democrats in Colorado introduce bills to rein in health care costs Covid Aid Papered Over Colorado Hospital’s Financial Shortcomings UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital combats food insecurity through partnership with local nonprofit Bill to loosen physician assistant oversight heads to Colorado Senate floor Local doctor named to Colorado Medical Society Board Ensign Group Takes Over Operations at Two Skilled Nursing Facilities in Colorado CONNECTICUT $30.5M
Verisys
MARCH 1, 2022
The policy issuer for malpractice insurance verifies insurance coverage. If there’s one thing healthcare organizations can count on, it’s changing regulations.
Hall Render
MARCH 17, 2023
UTHSC hires VCU exec Paul Wesolowski as its first vice chancellor of strategic partnerships Vanderbilt Health, Humana reach agreement to continue service Local doctor to lead Tennessee Medical Association TEXAS 2 new children’s hospital leaders to know in Austin Austin Senior Housing Community Lands $18.2M NATIONAL AMA pressures federal government to fix prior authorization problem plaguing radiology AHA pushes back on new 340B alliance Biden’s $6.8T
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