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Naked Doc Investigated; Urologist Gets Life in Prison; Man Charged in Doc's Murder

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Nov 21, 2024
Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.
Opinion
Confidentiality Clauses Are Killing Patients

Eliminating them is the lowest-hanging fruit in the patient safety movement

Nov 15, 2024
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$13M Award for COVID Vax Refuser; Doc Sentenced for Threats to Blow Up Hospital

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

Nov 14, 2024
Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.
'Full House' Star's Cancer; Fluoride Fears Go Mainstream; Florida Doctor Arrested

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Nov 14, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Anti-Vaxxer Gets 5 Years for Encouraging Terrorism During the Pandemic

One social media post described "whacking" England's chief medical officer over the head

Nov 12, 2024
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Opinion
The Trouble With Upcoding Extends Far Beyond Ethics

The practice reminds us that our healthcare system is failing patients and clinicians alike

Nov 11, 2024
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Ambulance Hit Cyclist, Then Billed $2K; Doc Accused of Stealing From Helene Victims

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

Nov 07, 2024
Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.
Opinion
100 Days Trapped in Inpatient Legal Limbo

Awaiting guardianship in the hospital long-term should not be the norm

Nov 06, 2024
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Opinion
How Physicians Can Unionize and Strike With Compassion

It's important to consider the impact on patient care

Nov 02, 2024
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Doc Harbored Undocumented Workers; Doc Gets Life in Prison for Sexual Assault

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

Oct 31, 2024
Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.
Doc's COVID Spending Bust; Plastic Surgeon Faces $10M Suit; Letby Loses Appeal

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

Oct 24, 2024
Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.
Opinion
Doctors, Not AI, Should Authorize Treatments

A new California law shows the way

Oct 18, 2024
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Opinion
Want Electronic Reimbursement? That Will Cost You a 5% Fee.

Predatory insurance fees underscore need for physician payment reform

Oct 16, 2024
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State to Pay $13M After Shooter Drill Terrified Kids' Psych Hospital

Fifty children at the hospital will each receive about $60,000

Oct 15, 2024
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