Posted in Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice
Between 2000 and 2010, the number of doctors employed by hospitals grew by 32 percent, to 212,000. This unmistakeable trend raises serious questions about potential conflicts of interest that such employment arrangements may create. For example, some physicians have reported … Continue reading
Posted in Litigation Tips, Medical Malpractice
So, you didn’t pass your medical boards? Or you didn’t pass your medical boards on your first try? Worried how it might affect your career as a physician? Well, you can rest easy when it comes to malpractice suits. Generally, … Continue reading
Posted in Litigation Tips, Medical Malpractice, Risk Management
The medical record can be your best friend or your worst enemy in litigation. More than that, a well documented record can prevent a lawsuit altogether. In order to see how, one must understand the process of how a lawsuit … Continue reading
Posted in Litigation Tips, Medical Malpractice, Nebraska Hospital-Medical Liability Act, Risk Management
In negotiating a high-low agreement in the medical malpractice context, there are any number of issues to consider, including whether a settlement pursuant to such an agreement is reportable to the National Practitioner Data Bank (“NPDB”), whether to waive post-trial … Continue reading
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“Eyes and ears are poor witnesses when the soul is barbarous.” This is the quote that stares down at those presenting oral argument before the Nebraska Supreme Court. In a dimly lit room, with wood paneled ceiling, concrete walls, seemingly … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice, Tort Reform
Dr. Robert Glattner posted a very interesting article on Forbes.com yesterday that discusses the need for malpractice reform. It is well worth the read. I do have a couple of criticisms of his thesis, however. First, Dr. Glattner cites a … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care Law, HIPAA
Last month the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a first-of-its-kind settlement involving a breach of unsecured electronic protected health information. The Hospice of North Idaho agreed to pay HHS $50,000 to settle potential violations of the HIPAA security … Continue reading
Posted in Litigation Tips, Medical Malpractice, Risk Management
In a previous post, I discussed the potential use of an apology to head off medical malpractice litigation. In this post, I will discuss situations where a complete admission of fault may help bring about a more favorable outcome in … Continue reading
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