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Ethics of Gene-altering Research on Human Embryos
Gene editing technology uses an adaptive defense mechanism from bacteria for a novel new purpose: the precise editing of isolated genetic defects in DNA.
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Study: Social Media is Affecting Patients’ Access to Investigational Drugs
Patients and families are increasingly turning to social media to facilitate expanded access to unproven drugs, raising many ethical concerns.
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Study Uncovers Deep-rooted Stigma About Palliative Care
There is a very strong stigma attached to palliative care — and it can persist even after positive experiences with an early palliative care intervention, found a recent study.
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Better Communication with Family in ICU Reduces Intensity of End-of-life Care
Palliative care physicians acting as communication facilitators in the ICU reduced intensity of end-of-life care and length of stay, found a recent study.
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Jury Awards $10 Million for Wrongful Death of Newborn
A patient sued the hospital and physician, alleging their negligence caused the baby’s wrongful death.
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Untreated Blood Clot Leads to Leg Amputation and $25 Million Verdict
A patient received a $25 million verdict after losing left leg to amputation due to untreated blood clot.
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CMS Offers New Settlement for Billing Denials
CMS is offering a new settlement deal for disputed billing denials, offering 66 cents on the dollar in exchange for hospitals dropping their appeals.
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Caution: Fake HHS HIPAA Email Is Phishing Scam
The Office for Civil Rights has issued an alert warning healthcare providers about a phishing scam disguised as an official communication from the Department of Health and Human Services.
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UMass Settles HIPAA Violations After Malware Infection
A malware infection cost the University of Massachusetts Amherst $650,000 for potential HIPAA violations, and the school must comply with a corrective action plan.
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Radiology Practice Settles FCA Claims for $8 million
A radiology group in New York has agreed to pay $8 million to settle claims that it knowingly submitted false claims to Medicare and Medicaid.