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AI Becoming New Threat to Data Security
The increasing use of artificial intelligence is posing a new type of threat to the security of patient data and financial information.
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Misuse of Opioids Leading to More Fraud Investigations
Opioid-related fraud litigation is a trend continuing to gain momentum in FCA enforcement.
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The Evolution of the False Claims Act
Waste, fraud, and abuse have plagued the United States government for more than 150 years.
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Ethicists Expect Difficult Questions on AI Tools to Come Up During Consults
Artificial intelligence (AI) prognostic tools introduce ethical concerns about transparency, consent, bias, and explainability. Ethicists play a vital role in guiding responsible use, supporting clinicians, and preparing for challenging scenarios where AI intersects with patient care decisions.
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DOJ Targeting Healthcare for False Claims Act Enforcement
Federal regulators and law enforcement are looking hard at healthcare organizations for False Claims Act (FCA) violations at the same time other sectors are enjoying less scrutiny. Healthcare leaders should take a hard look at their compliance programs to ensure they are doing all they can to avoid FCA enforcement actions.
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Informed Consent Is Central Ethics Concern with Xenotransplantation Clinical Trials
Xenotransplant trials raise ethical issues, particularly around informed consent. Researchers must address participant understanding, therapeutic misconceptions, long-term risks, and vulnerable populations while ensuring transparency, safety, and equitable decision-making.
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Growing Ethical Concerns on Group Harm in ‘Data-Centric’ Research
Data-centric research poses risks not only to individuals but also to identifiable groups. Experts urge institutional review boards and researchers to recognize potential group harms, implement community engagement, and ensure responsible data use to avoid stigmatization and social harm.
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Surrogate Decision-Makers’ Trust in Clinical Team Is Affected by Many Factors
Trust between surrogate decision-makers and intensive care unit teams is shaped by communication, empathy, and perceived competence. Breakdown of trust can hinder care decisions, while proactive, transparent engagement helps align treatment with patient values and reduces family conflict.
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Family Might Have Valid Reasons to Override Patient’s Advance Directive
Ethical conflicts often arise when families seek to override a patient’s advance directive. Ethicists guide clinicians through complex cases, weighing patient intent, medical changes, and best interests while addressing emotional and legal tensions around end-of-life care decisions.
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New Data Inform Decision-Making on Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Therapy Timing
New research challenges assumptions about prognosis in severe traumatic brain injury cases, showing some patients recover well despite poor indicators. Ethicists emphasize caution and individualized decisions.