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Malpractice insurance nightmare

Abby A. Jacobson, MS, PA-C March 16, 2010

When it comes to keeping your malpractice policy up to date, never assume anything.

Utah mulling bill to protect clinician apologies

Ann W. Latner, JD March 16, 2010

It has been shown that apologies can prevent lawsuits from being filed because the injured party feels that his or her grievances are being addressed and aired.

Medical malpractice payments declining

Ann W. Latner, JD March 16, 2010

Data show declining legal costs, declining payments to injured parties, and a low rate of compensation, even for cases resulting in death.

Illinois Supreme Court overturns damage caps

Ann W. Latner, JD March 16, 2010

According to the Court, the statutory cap "unduly encroaches upon the fundamentally judicial prerogative of determining whether a jury's assessment of damages is excessive within the meaning of the law."

Child causes inadvertent needle stick

Ann W. Latner, JD March 01, 2010

A woman is accidentally injured when her autistic foster son flinches before an injection.

How to get full reimbursement for Medicare services

Abby Jacobson, MS, PA-C February 16, 2010

Our expert offers a review of "incident-to" billing.

California hospitals fined for preventable errors

Ann W. Latner, JD February 12, 2010

Since the penalty program went into effect, 134 fines have been levied against 90 hospitals.

Litigation fears impact clinician work hours

Ann W. Latner, JD February 12, 2010

According to a new study, clinicians work an average of 1.7 hours less per week when their expected medical liability risk rises by just 10%.

Decline in malpractice cases in Iowa debated

Ann W. Latner, JD February 12, 2010

Clinicians believe extra safety precautions in operating rooms, electronic medical records, and double-checks of records have all contributed to the decrease in malpractice cases