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Balancing Patient Rights and Costs in Medical Malpractice Claims

Bill of Health

The issue of the high and increasing costs of clinical negligence (medical malpractice) in the National Health Service ( NHS ) in England has long been a contentious one. In conclusion, the reports discussed above provide some excellent insights into the current clinical negligence/malpractice debate in the NHS in England.

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Change for the Medical Malpractice Compensation System in England?

Bill of Health

Urgent calls have been made in many quarters, including the government, to try and stem the rise in clinical negligence costs, as the growing expense is taking away scarce financial resources which could be well put into front line health care services. The post Change for the Medical Malpractice Compensation System in England?

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EU and US Regulatory Challenges Facing AI Health Care Innovator Firms

Bill of Health

On top of that comprehensive rulebook, the European Data Strategy bundle of laws encompasses the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Free Flow of Non-Personal Data Regulation, the Data Governance Act and the Data Act, as part of the EC’s ambition to establish a single unified market for data. The sectorialism of the U.S.

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Venue back on the menu? Proposed rule change could shift the landscape of medical malpractice in the Commonwealth

Health Law Gurus

Change may be coming soon to Pennsylvania’s medical malpractice venue rule (Rule 1006(a.1))—a 1))—a change that could send medical malpractice filings in Philadelphia skyrocketing. Notably, the report did not draw any conclusions as to what impacts eliminating the medical malpractice venue rule may have.

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Understand the Importance of COI in Medical Credentialing

Physician Credentialing Company

Here are certain situations and entities who may require a COI in healthcare: HealthcareProviders: A COI showing medical malpractice insurance or professional liability coverage may be required for doctors, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

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Supreme Court Urged To Hear Military Members Medical Malpractice Suits

The Health Law Firm

The doctrine prevents active duty military service members from suing the government in court for injuries that are "incident to military service." It applies to all types of tort injuries but medical malpractice cases by military doctors and hospitals have caused the most concern and discussion. Indest III, J.D.,

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Why Provider Data Quality Matters in Healthcare

Verisys

Consider a hospital hiring a new physician based on an old record that doesnt reflect a recent malpractice claimthis oversight can lead to severe legal and reputational consequences. Inadequate Data Validation Without proper validation processes, organizations risk relying on outdated or incorrect information.