Articles Tagged With: Lawsuits
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Pandemic-Delayed Lawsuits Are Coming to Court
The COVID-19 pandemic paused the usual flow of medical malpractice lawsuits, but it appears that is ending. Hospitals and clinicians are seeing more filings, which could put unusual pressure on risk managers, defense counsel, and insurers.
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Circuit Court Decision Could Make COVID-19 Lawsuits Easier
A recent federal appeals court decision appears to put nursing homes at risk of lawsuits related to deaths of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also might increase the risk for other healthcare entities. -
Emergency Medicine Trainees More Likely Sued Than Radiology Trainees
Medical malpractice claims naming physician trainees is infrequent, and the number of lawsuits is trending downward over time, according to the authors of a study.
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In 2021, Assisted Living Litigation Might Hinge on Immunity
Assisted living facilities and their affiliated hospitals and health systems are bracing for a wave of lawsuits associated with COVID-19. It remains to be seen how much immunity they can expect from laws implemented during the pandemic. Risk management for assisted living facilities should be more responsive, nimble, and organized than ever before.
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Emergency Medicine Trainees More Likely Sued Than Radiology Trainees
Expanding the frequency and improving the quality of communication between radiologists and emergency physicians about imaging studies is always a good practice to facilitate patient care and mitigate mutual risk.
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Some Attorneys Vow Not to Sue Over COVID-19 Care
Risk managers are bracing for what some fear will be a wave of malpractice claims related to COVID-19 care. However, some attorneys say they will not take these cases, arguing the treatment standard is unclear, and substandard care claims cannot be substantiated.
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Limited Protection from COVID-19 Liability Available in Some States
Healthcare organizations facing potential liability related to COVID-19 may have some protection available on state and federal levels. State protections vary, but one example is New York, which recently passed legislation that provides healthcare providers and facilities with immunity against potential lawsuits related to COVID-19.
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Nursing Homes Face Serious Liability Risks from COVID-19
Nursing homes and affiliated health systems may face an onslaught of lawsuits alleging they failed to properly care for residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Limited resources and the vulnerability of nursing home residents led to many deaths in nursing homes, and families will question whether those deaths could have been prevented.
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TJC Issues Tips for Managing Direct Oral Anticoagulant Risks
Agency says this drug is the second-leading medication involved in error incidents causing death or serious harm.
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Hospitals’ Financial Assistance Processes Under Intense Scrutiny
Hospitals’ processes for charity care are facing intense legal scrutiny, with two highly publicized lawsuits underway.