Electronic Health Reporter

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The article Health Tech Hazards That May Cause Medical Malpractice appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In a precedent-setting case, on November 9, 2022, for the first time, a New Jersey appeals court ruled that plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases do not need an affidavit of merit before filing a claim against a licensed [.] Indest III, J.D.,

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Electronic Health Reporter

JULY 16, 2019

The article The Role of Telehealth In Medical Malpractice appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. There are a number of reasons for this, primarily, as the use of the internet and various new technologies are becoming more and more advanced and widespread, this has meant that the cost […].

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Florida Health Care Law Firm

APRIL 28, 2022

Medical malpractice statutes and limitations are not straightforward. The clock starts ticking at the time medical care is provided, but another clock starts ticking on the day the patient realizes there are problems that could indicate malpractice. What Is the Florida Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations?

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Florida Health Care Law Firm

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Medical malpractice is devastating for both patient and the medical professional. There are some statutes in place in Florida that limit how long it is legally an option for a patient to pursue a medical malpractice case. What Is the Malpractice Statute of Limitations in Florida? What Defines Medical Malpractice in Florida?

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In a possibly precedent-setting case, on November 9, 2022, for the first time, an appeals court in New Jersey ruled that plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases do not need an affidavit of merit to file claims against a [.] Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm

AUGUST 16, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On July 18, 2023, a federal judge in North Carolina granted a motion to dismiss a suit against Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune based on a state law four-year time bar on malpractice claims. Indest III, J.D., Background Facts.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 16, 2020

With many providers adopting AI technology, it’s likely that some of them will face medical malpractice suits blaming the AI for patient harm. While it’s still unclear how to tackle this problem, it’s clear that healthcare organizations will have to address it soon. According to Saurabh Jah, who wrote a piece on this subject for […].

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Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Specifically, they may point out that healthcare providers are generally only liable for medical malpractice if they violate a customary standard of care (that is, if they fail to act as similarly situated providers would in the situation). This argument has two major weaknesses.

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Florida Health Care Law Firm

MARCH 21, 2022

This, essentially, is the primary directive of apology laws or statutes across the country: to stop a patient from using an apology from a medical provider against them in a court of law as grounds for a malpractice suit. The post What Is an Apology Law in Medical Malpractice? Not all states have apology laws, but Florida does.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

A new study has concluded that as EHR use has become ubiquitous, the number of medical malpractice claims in which EHRs contributed to injuries is continuing to rise. While the absolute number of claims is still relatively small, the problems involved are quite common, suggesting we haven’t seen the worst of this yet.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In a precedent-setting case, on November 9, 2022, for the first time, a New Jersey appeals court ruled that plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases do not need an affidavit of merit before filing a claim against a licensed [.]. Indest III, J.D.,

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Bill of Health

JUNE 5, 2023

For these individuals, the possibility of medical malpractice claims and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) violations looms large. HIPAA Violations Entirely separate from concerns about malpractice, health care providers also need to be aware of the privacy implications of using ChatGPT.

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Health Law Gurus

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

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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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 22, 2021

If you think back 10-15 years, the health system of today is quite different than the one we knew then. There’s been an explosion of technology implemented in healthcare. Plus, thanks to COVID, telehealth has exploded too. As is usually, the case, the laws around these technologies haven’t really kept up with the pace of […].

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The Health Law Firm

MARCH 19, 2021

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 28, 2020, a Florida appeals court tossed out a medical malpractice suit accusing a University of Miami doctor of providing negligent treatment at a public teaching hospital. By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm

MAY 14, 2019

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

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

By: George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On November 22, 2023, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania unanimously decided that a serial killer cannot sue his psychiatrist for gross negligence because the action is barred by the [.]

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The Health Law Firm Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

By: George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On November 22, 2023, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania unanimously decided that a serial killer cannot sue his psychiatrist for gross negligence because the action is barred by the [.]

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McBrayer Law Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Posted In Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Civil Rights , HIPAA , Medical Malpractice , Medical Residents Leaving medical school and entering residency is a daunting transition in the career of a new physician, presenting a new set of legal rules and requirements, including employment contracts and malpractice liabilities.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 29, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a former federal employee can sue the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). The suit alleges medical negligence that occurred [.]

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Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In the legal realm, both privacy and medical malpractice vulnerabilities are of concern. Medical malpractice could occur for two reasons.

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The Health Law Firm

DECEMBER 27, 2016

optometrist Paul Kantrowich from a malpractice suit. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On November 23, 2016, a New York appeals court freed a Madison Avenue Eye Care Ltd. It was alleged in the suit that Kantrowich negligently failed to diagnose a patient's partial blindness caused by a brain tumor.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On July 18, 2023, a federal judge in North Carolina granted a motion to dismiss a suit against Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune based on a state law four-year time [.]

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JUNE 14, 2024

Proper documentation of client treatment records is crucial for defending against malpractice lawsuits, licensing board complaints, ethics complaints and Medicare or [.]

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The Health Law Firm

AUGUST 15, 2017

3d 1087 (2017), the Maryland Court of Special Appeals addressed the issue of what is required to prevail on a breach-of-contract claim in a medical malpractice action. Pharoan , 232 Md. 468, 158 A.3d The plaintiff, Valerie Heneberry ("Heneberry") who was suffering from acute appendicitis, received an appendectomy from Dr. Bashar Pharoan ("Dr.

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Improvements in communication processes, documentation, and record keeping can improve patient care and reduce the incidence of malpractice litigation and patient complaints. In discussing strategies to reduce the incidence of medical malpractice litigation and to improve patient care it is a useful to go back to basics.

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The Health Law Firm

JULY 31, 2013

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law It is crucial to understand that settling a malpractice claim prior to trial, or even prior to a suit being filed, is not the end of the matter. Be Familiar With These Adverse Legal Ramifications Before Settling Malpractice Claim. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Many nurses, nurse practitioners, and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) carry professional malpractice insurance through NORCAL Mutual Insurance or one of the other similar insurance companies. Indest III, J.D., This insurance is inexpensive and provides excellent coverage.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Credentialing lapses can expose a healthcare organization to malpractice suits and accreditation problems. This creates the potential for negative patient outcomes, which can lead to expensive malpractice lawsuits. Thorough and ongoing physician screening is critical to avoid costly negligent credentialing and malpractice claims.

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Med Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2023

In summary, when negotiating a physician contract, it is important to pay attention to the restrictive covenants, contract term and termination, malpractice coverage, compensation, and plan for the worst-case scenario. It is necessary to take the time to carefully review and negotiate your physician contract.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 30, 2024

Explain any gaps longer than six months Statement of work limitations, license history, and sanctions Only required if you are applying to join UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare and Medicaid plans W-9 form Hospital staff privileges Gather Payer-Specific Requirements Active errors/omissions (malpractice) insurance or state-approved alternative Malpractice (..)

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The Health Law Firm Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2022

By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 29, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a former federal employee can sue the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). The suit alleges medical negligence that occurred [.].

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The Health Law Firm

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Many nurses, nurse practitioners, and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) carry professional malpractice insurance through NORCAL Mutual Insurance or one of the other similar insurance companies. Indest III, J.D., This insurance is inexpensive and provides excellent coverage.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

In a recent survey by medical malpractice insurer The Doctors Company, […]. Today, most health IT leaders seem sold on the potential healthcare AI deployment can offer, as its benefits are becoming clearer every day.

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Medisys Compliance

MARCH 21, 2023

By verifying a doctor’s credentials, insurance companies can mitigate the risk of malpractice claims and ensure patient safety. Verification of Malpractice Insurance The fourth step in the credentialing process is to verify that the doctor has malpractice insurance.

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Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 26, 2020

Medical indemnity is a field of insurance that is primarily related to malpractice or negligent behavior in various medical professions. This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. It applies to mistakes, accidents, and other events where the claimant can prove that an […].

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