<ѻýҕl>Docs Hit With Price-Fixing Charges; $4M for Missed Strep Dx; Prison for X-Ray Fraudѻýҕl> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Oct 06, 2022
<ѻýҕl>How a Suicide in a Clinical Trial Turned a Bioethicist Into a Whistleblowerѻýҕl> His advice for other potential whistleblowers: Don't go it alone Oct 06, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Women Doctors More Likely to Be Called by First Name in Patient Portal Messagesѻýҕl> Primary care and DO physicians also more likely to be greeted informally in EMR messages Oct 05, 2022
<ѻýҕl>What Killed the First Gender-Affirming Surgery Clinic in the U.S.?ѻýҕl> Powerful people, prejudice, and politics, according to a review of its history Oct 03, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Can Nasal Vaccines Change the Course of the Pandemic?ѻýҕl> Blocking transmission is a noble goal, but there's not yet evidence mucosal vaccines can do that Sep 29, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Aborted Fetus Brings Wrongful Death Suit; Simone Gold's 'Boyfriend' Found Guiltyѻýҕl> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Sep 29, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Hospital Fired All Employees; Profiting Off the Poor; Long COVID and ME/CFSѻýҕl> This past week in healthcare investigations Sep 28, 2022
<ѻýҕl>JAMA Devotes Special Issue to Gun Violenceѻýҕl> "Without deliberate action, firearm-related violence will not abate," top editors write Sep 27, 2022
<ѻýҕl>CIA Doc Sent to Investigate Illness Developed Havana Syndromeѻýҕl> "The amount of ringing in my ears was just astounding," he told CNN Sep 26, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Health Insurance Claims for Sex Services Leads to Conspiracy Chargesѻýҕl> Fraud scheme traded fake chiropractic claims for kickbacks, sex Sep 23, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Violence in Emergency Departments on the Riseѻýҕl> Around 85% of emergency physicians say violence has increased, poll shows Sep 22, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Doctors Say Pfizer Program Discriminates Against Whites; NFL Player Sues Team Doctorѻýҕl> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Sep 22, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Is DOJ Underusing Authority to Hold Pharma, Device Execs Accountable?ѻýҕl> Billions in fines, but only 13 corporate officials prosecuted for illegal behavior since 2000 Sep 19, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Physician Burnout Tied to Job Disengagement, Worse Careѻýҕl> "It's really important to consider both factors in tandem," says lead author of meta-analysis Sep 15, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Children's Hospital Accused of Sexual Abuse; AMA Joins Class-Action Against Cignaѻýҕl> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Sep 15, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Hospital Admins Knew Star Surgeon Was Dangerous; Warned Before 'Summer of Death'ѻýҕl> This past week in healthcare investigations Sep 14, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Violence Against Nurses Worse Than Ever, Analysis Findsѻýҕl> Over 3 months in 2022, two nurses were assaulted every hour, on average Sep 13, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Texas Doc's License Suspended After Colleague's Deathѻýҕl> 'Compromised' IV bags tied to serious complications in another patient as well Sep 13, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Health System Warns Exemptions to COVID Vaccines May Expire With New Optionsѻýҕl> Holdouts who used religious exemptions to avoid vaccination can get Novavax now Sep 09, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Here's How a Court Ruling in North Carolina Could Affect Liability for Nursesѻýҕl> Nurses in the state can now be held liable for patient harm even when following doctors' orders Sep 08, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Fired NP Sues CVS; $77M Wrongful Death Award; Fertility Doc's Fraud Payout Reducedѻýҕl> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Sep 08, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Surgeon Gets 7 Years for Unnecessary X-Rays; Agency in Chaos Over Trans Health Casesѻýҕl> This past week in healthcare investigations Sep 07, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Judge Rules in Favor of Stem Cell Clinicѻýҕl> Decision likely to be appealed, but could still have implications for FDA regulation Sep 07, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Fake Doctor Scammed Women on Dating Sites in Elaborate Schemeѻýҕl> The "Casanova Scammer" swindled 30 women out of $1.3 million with fraudulent credentials Sep 07, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Increased Health Spending When Private Equity Acquires Physician Practicesѻýҕl> Patient volume also increased, but whether patients are benefiting remains to be seen Sep 02, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Chiropractor Gets 4 Years; UTMB Departure Stuns Colleagues; Twitter Misinfo Failѻýҕl> This past week in healthcare investigations Aug 31, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Bill Aimed at Disciplining Docs for COVID Misinfo Approved by California Legislatureѻýҕl> If the bill is signed into law, the state would be the first to take such an action Aug 30, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Children's National Latest Target of Transgender Care Attacksѻýҕl> Harassment began after "sting" operation focused on youth hysterectomies Aug 30, 2022
<ѻýҕl>12 People Poisoned at Toronto-Area Restaurantѻýҕl> Aconite toxicity is suspected, public health officials said Aug 30, 2022
<ѻýҕl>After Months of Improvement, Hospital Financial Performance Takes Another Hitѻýҕl> Facilities are now experiencing "some of the worst margins" since COVID emerged Aug 29, 2022
<ѻýҕl>What's the Tomato Flu?ѻýҕl> Likely not a new virus, but a manifestation of hand, foot, and mouth disease, experts say Aug 26, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Here's What's Known About White Mulberryѻýҕl> The herbal remedy has been linked to the death of a Congressman's wife Aug 25, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Mechanic-Turned-Doctor: It's Never Too Late to Follow Your Dreamsѻýҕl> After 25 years in auto repair, Carl Allamby, MD, just became an attending at Cleveland Clinic Aug 25, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Kentucky Nurse Accused of Killing Elderly Patientѻýҕl> Eyvette Renee Hunter allegedly sedated 97-year-old against orders Aug 24, 2022
<ѻýҕl>AAP Stands by Policy on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youthѻýҕl> Small group of pediatricians who called for evidence review charge they're being sidelined Aug 23, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Florida Oncologist Presumed Lost at Seaѻýҕl> The Coast Guard recently suspended its search for Chaundre Cross, MD, of Naples Aug 19, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Neurosurgeon Rehired After Allegations of 'Ghost Surgeries'ѻýҕl> Anil Nanda, MD, also accused of being dishonest about former position during hiring process Aug 18, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Boston Children's Hospital Threatened Over Kids' Transgender Healthcareѻýҕl> False claims about genital surgeries spark threatening messages to hospital staff Aug 17, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Am I Protected Against Polio?ѻýҕl> Most people in the U.S. are vaccinated, which provides substantial protection, experts say Aug 17, 2022
<ѻýҕl>IV Nutrition: Few Proven Benefits for Growing Trend Among Athletesѻýҕl> Sports medicine researchers concerned about high vitamin levels in the blood of pro players Aug 16, 2022