Doctor Arrest Over Hospital Death BBC, Jul 03, 2008 A senior doctor arrested as part of a police investigation into deaths at an East Yorkshire hospital said he has nothing to hide.   Inadequate background check may have put veterans at risk U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Barack Obama (D-IL), Jun 19, 2008 It appears the VA’s efforts to discover the truth about Dr. Veizaga-Mendez, his past professional history, and the circumstances surrounding his license forfeiture   Jury awards $365,000 to a couple in a Port Charlotte medical malpractice case Staff Writer, Jun 06, 2008 A jury in Charlotte County has awarded Lisa and Joseph Ferrentino $364,928.10 in medical malpractice damages against St. Joseph Hospital.   State Supreme Court jury awards $17 million to a New York woman in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Staff Writer, May 30, 2008 A New York State Supreme Court jury found Strong Memorial Hospital liable for medical malpractice against Brenda Schenk, a resident of Henrietta.   Medication Mistakes - Drug Name Confusion FDA Gov, Feb 29, 2008 Name confusion is among the most common causes of drug related errors   Doctors License Suspended Following Patient Death Washington State Department of Heath, Jan 02, 2008 The license of a Tacoma physician has been immediately suspended following the death of a patient while under his care   Kansas Doctor Charged in Deadly Prescription Drug Overdoses Federal Bureau of Investigation, Dec 28, 2007 Federal indictment says physician Stephen Schneider continued unlawfully prescribing pain medications   Preventing Patient Deaths from Fentanyl Patches FDA, Nov 29, 2007 A recent report from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices warns about the dangers of misprescribing fentanyl transdermal patches   Donda Wests Cosmetic Surgery Complications Staff Writer, Nov 12, 2007 Kanyes’ mother died “as result of complications from a cosmetic surgical procedure.”   Many Errors by Medical Residents Caused by Teamwork Breakdowns U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services, Oct 26, 2007 Physicians in training are highly vulnerable to making medical errors especially a lack of supervision by experienced staff.   Meeting to Discuss Medical Errors and Patient Safety Quality Interagency Coordination Task Force (QuIC), Oct 16, 2007 The agenda called for research in the short term focused on learning more about how to implement what is already known about error reduction   Avoiding Dangerous Mix ups between Insulin and Heparin U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Oct 05, 2007 The New Jersey Department of Health and ISMP recommend a number of strategies to reduce the risk of these kinds of mix-ups.   Cost of Medical Malpractice Insurance Congressman Ed Towns, Sep 26, 2007 The purpose of this hearing is to investigate why good doctors are leaving our community due to the high cost of medical malpractice insurance.   Commissioner Tyler Announces Hearing Regarding Medical Mutual The State of Maryland, Sep 14, 2007 he Maryland Insurance Commissioner Ralph S. Tyler announced that he will hold a hearing next month to determine issues relating to a proposal   United HealthCare to Pay New York $4 Million New York Department of Insurance, Sep 07, 2007 United HealthCare will pay New York $4 million to settle claims processing problems, the largest ever health related settlement entered into by the State Insurance Depart   Prescription Errors in Maryland Staff Writer, Aug 10, 2007 Additionally, drugs that are known for passing through the kidneys and the liver should be studied in patients that have any medical problems with these organs.   Health Report and Medical Malpractice Citizens Health Care, Aug 03, 2007 However, medical care is complicated and medical science cannot always provide solutions to all our health problems all the time. In addition, our health care system is v   New Task Force Confronts Medical Malpractice Reform New York Department of Insurance, Jul 20, 2007 Without this rate approval the medical malpractice insurance industry will detriorate   Majority Of Medical Malpractice Claims In Seven States Closed Department of Justice, Jul 03, 2007 The majority of medical malpractice claims in a study of seven states were closed without any compensation paid to those claiming a medical injury   Medical Errors In Illinois Illinois State Government, Jun 19, 2007 Staff also failed to notify the resident’s doctor about the overdose.   Medical Malpractice Insurer Request Rate Decrease Ct.Gov, May 24, 2007 Unlike the filings we’ve seen from companies in recent years, MedPro is asking the Department to approve a 24% rate decrease.   Compensation Payments in Medical Malpractice Litigation the New England Journal of Medicine, May 02, 2007 Claims that lack evidence of error are not uncommon, but most are denied compensation.   Medical Malpractice Trials and Verdicts in Large Counties Bureau of Justice Statistics, May 02, 2007 Presents findings on medical malpractice cases.   Glucose Triggers Brain Damage After Hypoglycemic Coma Office of Minority Health, Apr 26, 2007 Glucose Triggers Brain Damage After Hypoglycemic Coma   In Sacramento, Lafayette Physician Joel Alan Gross Surrenders License To Practice Medicine Medical Board of California, Apr 09, 2007 Lafayette physician Joel Alan Gross, M.D. has surrendered his license to practice medicine   Majority Of Medical Malpractice Claims Closed Without Compensation Department of Justice, Apr 02, 2007 Few medical malpractice insurance claims produced payouts that exceeded $1 million.   U.S. Department of Labor’s MSHA to publish final rule on civil penalties Department of Labor, Mar 26, 2007 U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration will publish a final rule on civil penalties, revising the agency’s civil penalty assessment regulations   FDA Requests Label Change for All Sleep Disorder Drug Products Federal Government, Mar 19, 2007 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has requested that all manufacturers of sedative-hypnotic drug products, to include stronger language concerning potential risks.   Gov. Perry Awards Increase to Texas Medical Board in Physician Licensure Applications Texas Governors Office , Mar 12, 2007 The agency determined $12,000 was needed to redirect resources necessary to manage the demand of licensing physicians in Texas.   FDA Takes Action to Cease Distribution of Illegal Drugs Food and Drug Adminstrartion, Mar 05, 2007 The agency sent warning letters to warning them that they are subject to further enforcement action   FDA Directs ADHD Drug Manufacturers to Notify Patients about Adverse Events Food and Drug Adminstrartion, Feb 26, 2007 FDA is working with manufacturers of all ADHD medicines to inform about concerns   Medicare To Provide Beneficiaries With Information On Physician Performance Depatment of Health, Feb 19, 2007 BQI project to provide information to improve Medicare beneficiaries care   Cardinal Health 303, Inc. Signs Consent Decree with FDA FDA, Feb 12, 2007 The infusion pumps have a design defect referred to as "key bounce" which may cause the pump to recognize a single key stroke as a double key stroke   Nurse Convicted and Sentenced for Criminal Neglect of a Nursing Home Resident US Department of Justice, Feb 06, 2007 Sentenced to 180 days in prison, with all but 80 days suspended, for criminal negligence of a nursing home resident in 2006   Mayor Bloomberg and Governor Pataki Announce New Effort to Fight Medicaid Fraud New York Office of the Mayor, Jan 29, 2007 Medicaid is projected to cost the City nearly $5 billion in 2007, and this program allows to play a key role in rooting out fraud and waste   Omnicare, Inc. to Pay $49.5 Million to Settle Medicaid Prescription Fraud Allegations US Department of Justice, Jan 22, 2007 Company allegedly substituted different versions of prescribed drugs solely to significantly increase the cost and profit rather than for any legitimate reason   Too Few Americans Being Screened, Counseled To Prevent Colorectal Cancer, Obesity, Other Conditions Agency for Healthcare Research Quality, Jan 15, 2007 Only about 52 percent of adults reported receiving recommended colorectal cancer screenings   Risks Associated with Colonoscopy Should be Considered Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Jan 08, 2007 The risks associated with colonoscopy should be considered when evaluating its incremental benefit over less invasive screening tests   Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations Connecticut General Assembly, Jan 02, 2007 The law requires that a medical malpractice lawsuit be initiated within two years from the date when the injury is first sustained or discovered   Some Men with Low PSAs Have Prostate Cancer National Cancer Institute , Dec 25, 2006 Not all prostate cancer detected by PSA screening is relevant, and could lead to unnecessary surgery or radiation   Physicians' Extended Work Shifts Associated With Increased Risk of Medical Errors Agency for Healthcare Research Quality, Dec 18, 2006 Led to a 300 percent increase in their chances of making a fatigue-related preventable adverse event that contributed to the death of a patient   AHRQ Study Finds Wrong-site Surgery Rare and Preventable Agency for Healthcare Research Quality, Dec 15, 2006 The term   Pfizer Stops All Torcetrapib Clinical Trials in Interest of Patient Safety FDA, Dec 11, 2006 Increased rate of mortality in patients receiving the combination compared to those receiving atorvastatin alone   Birth Outcome in Women with Previously Treated Breast Cancer National Institutes of Health, Dec 04, 2006 Little is known about whether the chemotherapy and radiotherapy used to treat breast cancer have any long-lasting effects that might result in poor birth   Potential Silicone Breast Implant Complications FDA, Nov 27, 2006 There are potential complications specific to breast implant surgery and breast implants.   Minnesota Department Report On Adverse Events In Minnesota Hospitals Minnesota Department of Health, Nov 17, 2006 The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released its second annual report on preventable adverse events in Minnesota hospitals   Data Shows Verbal Drug Orders Are Often Misunderstood Patient Safety Authority, Nov 10, 2006 Patients are at greater risk of medication errors when drugs are ordered verbally or over the telephone   In New York, Nurse Aide Indicted For Raping Nursing Home Resident New York State Attorney General, Nov 03, 2006 Forcibly raping a 90 year old female resident of the nursing home   House Approves Hospital Error Reporting Bill Connecticut House of Democrats, Oct 27, 2006 If a hospital fails to report or fails to implement a plant to reduce the risk of future errors it is subject to penalties   Medication Mistakes Caused By Unclear Medical Abbreviations FDA, Oct 20, 2006 According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies, there are more than 7,000 deaths a year due to medication errors   Connection Found Between Needle Stick Injuries and Long Shifts U.S. Department of Health, Oct 13, 2006 These studies raise troubling questions about compliance with standards that were developed to reduce medical errors   Washington State Physician Medical License Revoked State of Washington, Oct 05, 2006 The charges included moral turpitude, sexual contact with patients, incompetence, negligence or malpractice and fraud   In California, Medical Board Accusation Leads To Surrender Of Physician’s License Press Release, Sep 29, 2006 Facing an Accusation of wrongdoing by the Medical Board of California, Los Angeles physician Samuel L. Cotton, M.D. has surrendered his license to practice medicine   Medication Errors Injure 1.5 Million People And Cost Billions of Dollars Annually Press Release, Sep 22, 2006 Medication errors are among the most common medical errors, harming at least 1.5 million people every year   Medical Malpractice Awareness In Hospital Care Press Release, Sep 15, 2006 The Institute of Medicine's series of reports describing the problem of medical errors and the need for a complete restructuring of the health care system   In California, Action Against State’s Second Largest Nursing Home Chain State of California, Sep 08, 2006 Despite dozens of warnings and fines, Pleasant Care was simply unable to provide an appropriate level of care for its residents   In Kentucky, Patient Abuse Guilty Plea Of Former Nurse Assistant State of Kentucky, Sep 01, 2006 Former nurse assistant Marsha Doolin, age 23, has pled guilty to one count of misdemeanor patient abuse in connection with her treatment of an elderly female   Texas Medical Liability Trust CEO Resigns Press Release, Aug 25, 2006 The Board of Governors of Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT) accepted the resignation of Tom Cotten as president and CEO of TMLT   Study Finds Link To High Medical Malpractice Premiums In New York State of New York, Aug 18, 2006 The findings provide added evidence for the need of malpractice-lawsuit reforms   Medical Malpractice Survivors Form United Front Against 'Health Courts' Press Release, Aug 11, 2006 Consumer groups and 40 victims of medical malpractice expressed strong objection to the concept of 'Health Courts' to resolve medical malpractice claims   Study Casts Doubt On Claims From The Medical Malpractice System Press Release, Aug 04, 2006 Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and Brigham and Women's Hospital challenges the view that frivolous litigation is rampant and expensive   Legislation Would Streamline Medical Malpractice Cases Press Release, Jul 28, 2006 The Health Care Tort Reform Act of 2006 provides a series of practical changes that create incentives   In Missouri, Governor Signs Medical Malpractice Insurance Legislation Press Release, Jul 21, 2006 Gov. Matt Blunt today signed legislation that will have long lasting benefits for Missouri patients and seniors.   Critical Issues Facing The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program US Dept. of Health, Jul 20, 2006 Creates a more difficult burden for petitioners and raises questions as to how the current causation standard is applied to VICP claims   Hospital Patient Safety Procedures va.gov, Jun 30, 2006 People sometimes say yes or mumble affirmatively to incorrect information   Ohio Supreme Court Rules On Genetic-Screening Failure healthfinder.gov, Jun 16, 2006 However, their son was born with the disorder and can't speak or crawl   2006 National Patient Safety Goal In Clinton-Obama Legislation clinton.senate.gov, Jun 13, 2006 To increase patient safety and reduce medical errors and lower malpractice costs   Most Patients Who Sustain A Medical Injury Do Not Sue nlm.nih.gov, May 30, 2006 That eliminating frivolous lawsuits won't improve things   California State Medical Board medbd.ca.gov, May 02, 2006 The Medical Board of California is a state government agency which licenses and disciplines medical doctors   Massachusetts State Laws On Medical Malpractice Self Insurance Trust Funds mass.gov, Mar 31, 2006 Obligations applicable to a trust and trustee under the General Laws   Senator Of South Carolina, Lindsey Graham On Medical Malpractice lgraham.senate.gov, Feb 08, 2006 Graham has voted against medical malpractice legislation on the federal level   Ohio Medical Malpractice cga.ct.gov, Jan 24, 2006 Required the Ohio Director of Insurance to study the feasibility of a Patient Compensation Fund to cover medical malpractice claims   Medical Malpractice In Texas cga.ct.gov, Jan 09, 2006 The limit on non-economic damages for medical malpractice cases varies based on whether the defendant is a health care provider, including a physician, or a health care   Medical Malpractice, The Civil Defensive Division Of Alabama usdoj.gov, Dec 22, 2005 There is a tremendous volume of lawsuits generated in the Northern District of Alabama against the United States.   Florida Medical Malpractice cga.ct.gov, Dec 12, 2005 The Florida law imposes caps on non-economic damages in all court cases involving injury or death due to medical negligence   In California, Surrender Of Laguna Niguel Physician's State Medical License medbd.ca.gov, Nov 22, 2005 Failing to remove implants when infections were noted   Illinois Worker Agreed To Settle The Medical Malpractice Claims For $750,000 Illinois Courts, Nov 08, 2005 Expert witnesses said the two antibiotics should not have been prescribed together without closely monitoring Borrowman's health because, when taken together, the antibio   Medical Malpractice Of The Health Care Providers innd.uscourts.gov, Oct 13, 2005 He hospitalized and treated for various medical disorders.   Oakland California Plaintiff Winners In Medical Malpractice usdoj.gov, Sep 16, 2005 The Jury Trial Took Place In Oakland California Plaintiff Winners In Medical Malpractice Cases   Chicago Medical Malpractice Problem gao.gov, Sep 12, 2005 Chicago Medical Malpractice Problem Now Pays Almost 196,000   Legislation Will Put Patients First house.gov, Aug 31, 2005 Costs Of Medical Malpractice Rates In Florida And Around The Country   Medical Malpractice Trials and Verdicts in Large Counties DOJ, Aug 30, 2005 Ninty percent of medical malpractice trials involved plaintiffs who claimed malpractice had caused death or permanent injury   Jury Awards 253M to Widow in First Vioxx Case 4woman.gov, Aug 22, 2005 It was the first lawsuit in either state or federal court involving the now banned painkiller   Shays Introduces Medical Malpractice Rx Act house.gov, Aug 10, 2005 Rep. Christopher Shays (R-CT) and Rep. Jim Greenwood (R-PA) introduced the Medical Malpractice Rx Act   Thermage Procedure Offers Physicians Yahoo Press Release, Jun 20, 2005 The Thermage Procedure Offers Physicians And Their Patients A Non-Invasive Skin-Tightening   Medical Malpractice Returns to Profitability in 2006 yahoo.com, Jun 14, 2005 Despite the dismal performance of the medical malpractice line over the past few years, the line will again be profitable in 2006   Plaintiffs Won 55 Percent Of Civil Trials ojp.usdoj.gov, Jun 06, 2005 Plaintiffs Won 55 Percent Of Civil Trials In The Nation’s 75 Most Populous Counties   EWill Continue To Buy Their Malpractice Insurance insurance wa gov, May 23, 2005 Health Care Providers Will Continue To Buy Their Malpractice Insurance From Their Existing Carrier   Superintendent Serio Announces Continued Stabilization INS State NY, May 13, 2005 Medical Malpractice Rates For New York’s Physicians    Medical Malpractice Data Shows Continued Decline Pennsylvania Supreme Court, May 09, 2005 The preliminary filing figures were revised to eliminate any double counting of lawsuits   The Claims Are Made Under The Foreign Claims Act USMC, May 02, 2005 The Wrongful Or Negligent Acts Of Its Forces To Inhabitants Of Foreign Countries Who File Claims   Plaintiffs Won 55 Percent Of Civil Trials In The Nation’s 75 Most Populous Counties During 2001 Bureau of Justic Statistics, Apr 27, 2005 Plaintiffs won 55 percent of the almost 12,000 general civil trials (that is, torts, contracts, and real property rights cases)   A.M. Best Affirms Medical Protective Ratings and Stability press release, Apr 08, 2005 A.M. Best Affirms Medical Protective Ratings and Stability; Financial Stability and Leading Defense Provide Strength for Doctors   To Hold Medical Providers Accountable For Negligence Prescription Drugs Malpractice, Error pharmalive , Mar 10, 2005 Without Strong State Laws That Enable Patients And Consumers To Hold Medical Providers Accountable For Negligence Prescription Drugs Malpractice, Error   Ephedra Users Beware an over-the-counter dietary supplement containing a high concentration of ephedrine alkaloids FDA gov, Mar 09, 2005 Have you or anyone you know taken Ephedra and are currently experiencing negative side effects? Then you need to read the following:   Ohio Medical Association Calls For Lawsuit Limits Cincinnati biz Journals Press Release, Mar 03, 2005 The Ohio State Medical Association on Tuesday hailed a state study showing a slowdown in medical malpractice insurance rate hikes and used the occasion to call for greate   State Insurance Plan Begins Taking Medical Malpractice Applications MO Gov Articel, Feb 25, 2005 Description Of a New Medicla Malpractice Law In Missouri   The Medical Malpractice Insurance Issues We Face CA Gov Article, Feb 24, 2005 Explanation Of The Medical Malpractice Issues In Todays Society   Report Calls for Stricter Disciplining of Bad Doctors Federal Gov Article, Feb 23, 2005 Description Of The Call For Stricter Disciplining   House Democrats take lead on Medical Malpractice Reform; opt for 'third way' WA Gov Article, Feb 22, 2005 The House Judiciary Committee spent Valentine's Day evening holding a public hearing for a package of bills dealing with the skyrocketing rate of medical malpractice liab   Medical Malpractice Issues: Bailey introduces major health care legislation in House WA Gov Article, Feb 21, 2005 Description Of Medical Malpractice Issues Arising In Washington   Missouri Department of Insurance Releases Medical Malpractice Study MO Gov Article, Feb 16, 2005 MO Gov Releases Medical Malpractice Study   Lakin Okays State-Sponsored Medical Malpractice Plan, But Cites Serious Shortcomings In Current Law Federal Gov Article, Feb 08, 2005 Department of Insurance (MDI) Director Scott Lakin authorized creation of a state-sponsored insurance plan for medical malpractice coverage   The Effects of Tort Reform: Evidence from the States CBO, Jan 18, 2005 Pros and cons of tort reform   Medical Malpractice Reform Would Curb Costs & Improve Access To Health Care house.gov, Oct 28, 2004 The shortcomings of the medical liability system have driven up health insurance premiums and reduced access to medical care,   Governor Ehrlich Establishes Medical Malpractice Task Force State of MD, Oct 28, 2004 Maryland's growing medical malpractice crisis. Judge Thieme served on the 5th Appellate Circuit of the Court of Special Appeals from 1996 until his retirement in 2000.   First Applauds Bush Comments On Medical Malpractice Reform senate, Oct 28, 2004 U.S. Senator Bill Frist (R-TN) made the following statement in support of President Bush’s comments in Pennsylvania today on the need for medical malpractice reform:   Department Approves Dissolution Plan For Medical Malpractice Insurance Association (Mmia) State of NY, Oct 28, 2004 Superintendent of Insurance Neil D. Levin announced that the Department has approved a dissolution plan of the Medical Malpractice Insurance Association (MMIA), transfer   New Company Moves Toward Offering Malpractice Insurance In Wyoming State of WY, Oct 28, 2004 A third insurance company may soon begin offering medical malpractice liability coverage to doctors in Wyoming.   Gov. Blagojevich Revives Medical Malpractice Reform Negotiations State of IL, Oct 28, 2004 Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today announced that he is appointing University of Illinois Hospitals’ Special Counsel and former Chief Judge of the Cook County Circuit Cour   Ohio Medical Malpractice Commission Issues Interim Report State of OH, Oct 28, 2004 Ann Womer Benjamin, chairman of the Ohio Medical Malpractice Commission and Director of the Ohio Department of Insurance, announced today that the Commission has released   Medical Malpractice Reform Legislation Fails In Senate senate, Oct 28, 2004 Senator Dole Says Vote Denies Women Access to Quality Healthcare   Pennsylvania Supreme Court Announces Favorable Trends from Preliminary Data State of PA, Oct 28, 2004 Chief Justice of Pennsylvania Ralph J. Cappy today released preliminary data regarding medical malpractice case filings and verdicts, further fulfilling a commitment for   Linder Votes To Increase Employees’ Access To Health Care linder.house.gov, Oct 28, 2004 Three House Bills Improve Health Care Access by Reducing Businesses’ Costs   Linder Votes To Protect Patients By Limiting Runaway Medical Malpractice Awards linder.house.gov, Oct 28, 2004 House Bill Ensures Prompt Resolution of Claims While Placing Caps on Damages   GOP Senators Offer Amendment to Medical Malpractice Reform Package State of FL, Oct 28, 2004 This amendment seeks to address the increasing medical malpractice liability insurance rates which have threatened to: force Florida physicians to practice medicine witho   House Democrats join Governor, Insurance Commissioner in Medical Malpractice Reform package roll-out Washington State House of Representatives, Oct 13, 2004 House Democrats join Governor, Insurance Commissioner in Medical Malpractice Reform package roll-out   Medical Board Launches New, Consumer-Friendly Web Site Address State of California, Oct 06, 2004 Medical Board Launches New, Consumer-Friendly Web Site Address   Medical Malpractice Crisis Hurting Doctor Recruiting in Ohio Enter Source, Oct 06, 2004 Access to health care may also be impacted   Tampa Medical Malpractice Seminar-with Raymond T. McEachern from Tampa.FL AHRQ Gov Article, Jul 21, 2004 The Patient's Perspective Tampa Medical Malpractice Seminar-with Raymond T. McEachern from Tampa.FL   Malpractice bill heads to Bush , Jul 21, 2004   Palm Beach Florida - Malpractice prescription still unfilled Randy Schultz, Palm Beach Post Editor, Jul 21, 2004 Explanation Of How Doctors Should Set Aside a Certain Amount Of Money Based On The Risk Of Their Specialty So They Would not Have To Go To Trial And Save On Premiums   Miami Florida - New Medical Malpractice Insurance Provider Applies in Florida, Managed by Duane Morris LLP , Jul 21, 2004   Key Senate Players The Ledger, Mar 11, 2004 Change here   Doctors Ask Court To Uphold Limits On Lawyer's Fees Press Release, Jan 01, 1900 Florida Medical Association is asking the state's high court to deliver what it hopes will be the knockout punch

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