Category Archives: News
Fighting Prescription Drug Abuse and Misuse at the Source
In a recent article written by Scott Glover and Lisa Girion of the Los Angeles Times, it was reported that in counties: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and Ventura, a disproportionate number of patients have died, prompting an outcry of … Continue reading
The Adoption of Electronic Health Records by California Physicians
According to a recent survey published by the California Board of Medicine, electronic health records (EHRs) are more likely to be used by doctors who use EHR information that can aid in personal interaction with a patient rather than using … Continue reading
Medical Malpractice Carrier in North Carolina Reduces Rates by 15%
A medical malpractice insurance carrier that Madison places business with has announced a reduction in rates by 15% in North Carolina. In a statement released on May 30th, a company spokesman said, “Physicians appreciate our unique approach to serving our … Continue reading
Medical Error Best Practices
This is a relatively new topic and somewhat controversial, due to the fact that there is a lot on the line when it comes to patient safety and the ramifications that come with it. Medical Error Best Practice was pioneered … Continue reading
The Ripple Effect of a 27% Cut to Medicare
With the failure of the Joint Select Committee to achieve a deficit-reduction proposal, automatic adjustments are being made effective January 1, including a 27% decrease in spending to Medicare. So what does that mean for doctors and patients? These cuts … Continue reading
New Study Shows that Most Doctors Will Get Sued During Their Career
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine says that one in 14 doctors faces a malpractice suit every year. Also, just about every physician will face at least one malpractice lawsuit at one point in their … Continue reading
Major Insurance Carrier Lowers Rates
The announcement comes as welcomed news with rates decrease in six states across the country – Arizona, Kansas, Nevada, Ohio, Virginia and Texas. Decreases in rates vary from state to state. In Arizona, rates are being lowered by 19%. Kansas … Continue reading
Dismissal Rate Reaches Nearly 60% on Med Mal Claims in Massachusetts
Nearly 60% of liability claims against doctors and other medical professionals in Massachusetts are dropped by plaintiffs during litigation. This leads to a significant amount wasted in defense costs and unnecessary distress for doctors. A study conducted by Dwight Golann, … Continue reading
August Newsletter
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MICRA Under Attack
Trial lawyers in California are pushing to raise the cap on non-economic damages to as high as $ 1 million. The California Medical Association reports that even an increase of $500,000 would raise California health care costs by $7.9 billion … Continue reading
