35 results

• American Law Institute Sets New Standards for Medical Malpractice, Less Focused on Customary Practices

  March 3, 2025

  Michael Adams

  U.S. courts are being urged to shift the focus of proper medical care toward a more patient-centric approach, rather than looking at past general practices.

• Doctors Affiliated With Private Equity Firms Typically Charge More Than Others: Study

  February 10, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that patients are paying more for doctors who are increasingly linked to hospitals and private equity firms, but may not be getting improved services.

• More Than One-Third of Patients Admitted Into Hospitals for Surgeries Experience Adverse Health Events: Study

  November 20, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers have found that more than one-third of hospital patients undergoing surgery suffer adverse health effects, with many of these complications being preventable.

• Researchers Recommend Replacing Heart Valves That Are Failing, Even If No Symptoms Experienced

  November 1, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study suggests that it may be better to treat asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis by quickly performing TAVR surgery, instead of adopting a “wait and see” approach as the condition progresses.

• Children of Disabled Mothers Often Do Not Receive Proper Medical Care: Study

  September 27, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  New research highlights how disabled women often struggle to get their children recommended preventative care, such as wellness visits and immunizations.

• Male Physicians Higher Rates of Malpractice Claims Than Women, Yet They Are Paid More: Report

  September 20, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Although female doctors generally earn less than male doctors during their careers, a new study indicates that they are less likely to experience medical malpractice lawsuits as well.

• Researchers Say Antibiotic Prescribing Audits and Feedback Should Be Standard Procedure

  June 21, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study found that doctors lowered their rates of unnecessary antibiotic prescribing when receiving prescription audits and feedback, potentially reducing the risk of the development of antibiotic-resistant super bugs.

• Hospital Pelvic Exams Will Now Require Written Patient Consent, Under DHHS Orders

  April 4, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  New federal guidelines prohibit teaching hospitals and medical schools from performing sensitive examinations, like pelvic and breast exams, while a patient is under anesthesia without the patient's written and informed consent.

• Cigna Faces More Lawsuits, Potential Legislation Over Health Insurance Denials

  September 26, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  Cigna faces multiple lawsuit over allegedly denying healthcare coverage without cases being reviewed by an actual doctor.

• Cigna Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Health Insurer Denied Thousands of Patient Claims Without Examining Them

  August 7, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  Cigna faces a class action lawsuit claiming it used a computer system to illegally deny patients' claims of medical coverage without a physician ever reviewing their case.