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Hendershot Cowart P.C.

Legal Remedies for Physicians When Medical Billing Companies Fail to Perform

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For physicians with independent practices, engaging a third-party billing company to manage the billing process is an attractive option. Medical billing is increasingly complex and time consuming, and outsourcing that...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Distinguishing Deceptive Trade Practices From Negligent Care: Exploring the Boundaries Between Consumer Protection and Medical...

Hospitals and health systems are familiar with traditional medical malpractice cases, but as healthcare is increasingly seen as a business, healthcare providers need to understand the potential for, and limitations of claims...more

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Florida Legislature Seeks To Rescind Restrictions On Medical Malpractice Damages

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With another legislative session nearing the end, many continue to keep a keen eye on certain legislative efforts meant to expand the extent of damages available in medical malpractice lawsuits. The sweeping legislation,...more

Baker Donelson

Right Sizing Nuclear Verdicts: Reforming Tort Litigation in Texas

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In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Texas was the beneficiary of sweeping tort reform legislation, particularly in medical malpractice cases. The Medical Malpractice and Tort Reform Act of 2003 capped damages for those...more

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Child and Pediatric Medical Malpractice FAQs

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When a child suffers harm due to medical negligence, the emotional toll on families can be overwhelming. Parents trust healthcare providers to deliver care that protects and nurtures their child’s well-being. When they make...more

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Failure to Diagnose a Heart Condition

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A heart condition can often be a silent but serious threat to a person’s health. Timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent life-altering or fatal consequences. However, when a healthcare provider fails to diagnose...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

What Victims of Dr. Oumair Aejaz Should Know About Filing a Lawsuit for Sexual Misconduct in New Jersey

Victims of sexual misconduct often endure overwhelming feelings of betrayal, humiliation, and trauma, especially in cases involving hidden cameras and predatory actions by trusted individuals. Dr. Oumair Aejaz, a Metro...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

Patients Claim Columbia University’s Policies Permitted OB-GYN Dr. Hadden to Sexually Abuse Patients for Two Decades

Recently, patients who visited Columbia University’s OB-GYN department have reported the sexual abuse committed against them by Dr. Robert Hadden. Dr. Hadden was a long-time fixture at Columbia University, having spent his...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 21st Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims - June 27th - 28th, Philadelphia, PA

Hosted by the American Conference Institute, the 21st Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims returns in June with curated content that will ensure that you stay current on the evolving standards of care,...more

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Prescription Errors

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Prescription errors, unfortunately, are common. Every year, 7,000 to 9,000 people die as a result of medication errors in the United States, making it the third most common cause of death in the country after heart disease...more

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Failure to Monitor

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Healthcare providers owe patients a duty of care which includes the duty to monitor symptoms, behavior, treatment, or progress, as appropriate. A failure to monitor a patient can lead to catastrophic consequences - the new...more

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Surgical Errors

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Surgeons train for years for the privilege of operating on another human being. When they or other members of their team fail to appropriately exercise this privilege, patients can be harmed. A surgical error can cause a...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Understanding Telehealth and the Risks of Medical Malpractice

Telehealth practices can be tremendously helpful for patients who live in remote areas far from doctors. Telehealth can also protect healthcare providers and patients from exposure to infectious diseases. But telehealth...more

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How To Prove Medical Malpractice, Birth Injury Claims

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Medical malpractice claims are complex and contentious. On the plaintiff's side, there is a suffering victim or family who has put their trust in medical professionals only to suffer painful, traumatic, and sometimes...more

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Ten of the Largest Medical Malpractice Verdicts of 2022

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2022 saw record-setting medical malpractice verdicts across the country. Juries have seen the pain and suffering caused by negligent healthcare providers, and are compensating innocent victims for both their financial and...more

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The Limits of HCQIA Immunity: Disclosure of Information Outside of Professional Review Bodies and Falsity of Information

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The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington’s decision interpreting the Health Care Quality Improvement Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11101, et seq., (“HCQIA”), highlights specific requirements for immunity...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Types of Doctors for Medical Malpractice Claims

The American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (ABPLA) defines “medical malpractice” as when a hospital, doctor, or other health care professional, through a negligent act or omission, causes an injury to a patient....more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Webinar] 19th Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims - November 9th, 8:45 am - 6:00 pm EST

Obstetrics malpractice claims continue to be the most expensive within the medical malpractice arena. In 2019, there were several multi-million-dollar verdicts alone. During this one of a kind event, our unparalleled...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

The “Four D’s” of Medical Malpractice

“Medical malpractice” occurs when patients are harmed by doctors or some other medical professionals who fail to competently perform their medical duties. Medical malpractice rules, such as those related to notifying the...more

Carlton Fields

Through the Looking Glass: Damages “Warts” Wreck Injunction Class

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Mirror, mirror on the class, are damages what you really asked? The Eleventh Circuit reversed an interlocutory order certifying an injunction class, rejecting the plaintiffs’ ploy “to lop off all the damages-based warts...more

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Managing Problematic Hospital-Based Physicians in Light of Economy v. Sutter East Bay Hospitals

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Until recently, hospital-based medical groups frequently complied with a hospital’s request to remove a physician without any restrictions. In light of a recent California Appellate Court decision, however, hospitals and...more

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A $229-million Baltimore malpractice case? It’s worth digging into this news

Headlines can command attention while not always fully informing, as might be the case with these eye-catching story titles, one fresh, the others a few years back...more

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Indiana Medical Malpractice Act Damage Caps Set To Go Up July 1

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On July 1, 2019, the caps on damages set by the Indiana Medical Malpractice Act will rise for the second time in two years. This increase, which applies to acts of malpractice that occur after June 30, 2019, will complete...more

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The University of Southern California’s Revised $215 Million Settlement Receives Initial Approval from Court

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On June 13, 2019, The University of Southern California’s (USC’s) $215 million settlement to resolve proposed class claims alleging that a former gynecologist, Dr. George Tyndall, sexually abused women for decades, has...more

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California Appellate Court Decision Impacts Ability to Terminate Hospital-Based Physicians

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Until recently, hospital-based medical groups frequently complied with a hospital’s request to remove a physician without any restrictions. In light of a recent California Appellate Court decision, however, hospitals and...more

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