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Vaccines: We Forget the Past, Risk Repeating It
"The antivaccine sentiment is so deeply rooted. In my experience, and also in talking to my colleagues, it is very difficult to change the mindset of people who are intensely antivaccine."
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HEAL: An NIH Moonshot Against Addiction and Pain
The National Institutes of Health is taking up this formidable research challenge with $850 million in federal funding, leveraging expertise from a wide variety of centers and institutes for the HEAL (Helping to End Addiction Long-term) initiative.
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A Patient Tale That Beggars Belief
Amid ongoing measles outbreaks and the threatened return of other vaccine-preventable diseases, we begin with a single case that speaks to the intensity of resistance some parents have to childhood immunizations. -
Measles Makes an Unwelcome Comeback
A single undiagnosed measles case entering a hospital emergency room can set off an outbreak response that includes time-consuming and disruptive contact tracing. -
Update for Valve Repair Device Intended to Lower Mitral Regurgitation Rates
Federal agency expands eligible patient population.
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$3 Million Verdict Affirmed for Negligent Delivery Claim
In this case, the obstetrician/gynecologist did not fail to diagnose or timely act but instead used a technique and excessive force that caused the child’s permanent injury.
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Failure to Diagnose and Treat Oxygen Deprivation During Birth Results in $50 Million Verdict
This case reveals the need for prompt diagnoses and treatment, particularly given emergent circumstances such as a patient’s oxygen deprivation.
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‘Credible’ Fraud Allegations in Billing, Data Privacy Challenge Compliance
Healthcare compliance challenges are constantly evolving, but two issues are always of concern: healthcare fraud and data privacy. Both need constant attention and a substantial amount of compliance resources.
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Avoid Simple Mistakes That Lead to HIPAA Violations, Data Breaches
A HIPAA compliance program must address the high-tech risks and threats that can lead to a data breach, but many violations are the result of simple, easily avoidable errors by employees.
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Run Drills to Improve Operating Room Emergency Responses
Hospitals typically run drills for a wide range of emergency scenarios, everything from shoulder dystocia in childbirth to an active shooter. But not as many run drills for an emergency response to the operating room.