We Are Investigating Filshie Clip Migration Claims
November 30, 2021
A Filshie clip is a silicone-lined, titanium occlusive device, originally designed for surgical contraception that was approved by the FDA in September 1996 for permanent contraception in women. The Filshie clip is placed with an applicator and designed to permanently occlude the mid-isthmic portion[...]
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Cybertattacks And Medical Malpractice: New Trend?
October 26, 2021
Recent cyberattacks including ransomware attacks on large health care systems, hospitals, and other health care providers that effect the provision of health care to patients and access to patient records that may harm patient safety are being cited in an increasing number of medical malpractice cas[...]
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138 Defendants Charged With Over $1.4B In Health Care Fraud
October 15, 2021
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on September 17, 2021 criminal charges against 138 defendants, including 42 doctors, nurses, and other licensed medical professionals, in 31 federal districts across the United States for their alleged participation in various health care fraud schemes that r[...]
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Neurosurgeon Malpractice Claims Statistics
October 3, 2021
The Doctors Company, which is the largest physician-owed medical malpractice insurer in the United States, conducted an analysis in February 2021 of medical malpractice claims against neurosurgeons that closed between 2014 and 2019, which included 302 claims and lawsuits. The purpose of its analysis[...]
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Study Finds COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths Were Underreported
September 29, 2021
A study published on September 9, 2021 by JAMA Network Open entitled “Estimates of COVID-19 Cases and Deaths Among Nursing Home Residents Not Reported in Federal Data” found: “In this cross-sectional study of 15 307 US nursing homes, approximately 44% of COVID-19 cases and 40% of[...]
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99% Of U.S. Nursing Homes Face Staffing Shortages
September 28, 2021
A recent survey conducted by the American Health Care Association found that 99% of nursing homes and 96% of assisted living facilities in the United States are facing staffing shortages. The survey also found that 99% of nursing homes and 100% of assisted living facilities have requested current st[...]
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Three Charged With Healthcare Fraud Scheme To Sell Fraudulent Nursing Degrees
August 29, 2021
The United States Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Maryland announced on July 16, 2021 that a criminal complaint has been filed charging Patrick Nwaokwu, age 50, of Laurel, Maryland; Musa Bangura, age 62, of Manassas, Virginia; and Johanah Napoleon, age 45, of Wellington, F[...]
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