Recent Study Finds Physician Burnout Prevalent; Impacts Malpractice and Patient Care
10/29/12
By: Mary Ellen Lighthiser
A recent New York Times article discussed a troubling study that indicates a high number of physicians are experiencing burnout. The recent study described burnout as “emotional exhaustion, detachment and a low sense of accomplishment.” The …
D&O Insurance Policies Now Tailored to Health Care Organizations
10/12/12
By: Kelly Morrison
The new wave of insurance policies explicitly addresses antitrust and HIPAA concerns unique to the medical industry.
Please visit the following link for more information: D&O Insurance for Healthcare Organizations: Our Prescription for Better Coverage.
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Hospital Found Liable After Lawyers Intimidate Expert
9/17/12
By: Scott Rees
A default judgment was recently entered against a local hospital, based on the actions of its attorneys. In entering the default judgment, the judge determined that the local hospital’s attorneys intimidated the plaintiff’s expert physician witness to …
Electronic Medical Records – IT Guides for a New Frontier
8/27/12
By: Michael Eshman
It is clear that electronic medical records and exchanges are the wave of the future in healthcare. For better or worse, the electronic management and maintenance of files and records will transform the healthcare industry.
In December …
Workers Compensation Model to Replace Georgia's Medical Malpractice System?
8/1/12
By: Scott Rees
A recent study of 330 Georgia physicians indicated Georgia physicians are overwhelmingly in favor of proposed legislation to make such a change. Instead of the current legal system in place, the workers compensation model would allow a …
Electronic Medical Records – Saving More Than Trees
6/29/12
By: Scott Rees
A recent Harvard study found medical malpractice claims dropped in Massachusetts after doctors began using electronic records. The study tracked 275 doctors, and of those, 33 were targeted by malpractice claims. Only two of the malpractice claims …
Multi-Million Dollar Jury Award Reduced Because Man Died While Having Sex with Multiple Partners
6/15/12
By: Scott Rees
A cardiologist was found liable for failing to warn his patient to avoid strenuous physical activity. Shortly thereafter, the decedent engaged in strenuous activity — a “threesome.” The patient died in the act.
The jury awarded the …
The National Practitioner Data Bank
6/6/12
By: Scott Rees
From talking to medical providers and other individuals associated with medical care, there is a lot of mystery and unknowns about the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB).
In fact, almost without exception, at some point during the …