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Inappropriate Diagnosis of Pneumonia Is Common in Hospitalized Patients
A cohort study that included 48 hospitals in Michigan found that 12% of patients treated for community-acquired pneumonia were diagnosed inappropriately. Older age, dementia, and presenting with acute change in mental status increased the risk for misdiagnosis.
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Appellate Court Affirms Trial Court’s Grant of Summary Judgment in Drowning Case
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently upheld a trial court’s decision granting summary judgment to the defendants in a medical malpractice suit following the accidental drowning death of a patient after he was discharged from the hospital.
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Appeals Court Affirms Exclusion of Evidence and Defense Verdict After Delivery of Newborn
A recent medical malpractice case in Ohio provides an important primer on the evidence that plaintiffs can use to try to establish malpractice.
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Compassion Fatigue Threatens Patient Safety
Nurses are experiencing compassion fatigue more than ever — and patient safety can suffer as a result. Long hours, staff shortages, and emotional and physical exhaustion have contributed to about 100,000 registered nurses leaving the workforce during the pandemic due to stress, according to a recent report.
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Anti-Kickback Ruling Undercuts Some False Claims Act Cases
Courts are beginning to question how aggressive whistleblowers and government lawyers are concerning the use of the Anti-Kickback Statute as a predicate act for a False Claims Act violation.
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Supreme Court Ruling Changes View of Wrongful Intent
A Supreme Court ruling is changing how a defendant’s knowledge of wrongdoing and intent to commit fraud is viewed in civil cases. The ruling has significant implications for healthcare cases in which the False Claims Act is involved.
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Compliance Requirements Continue to Change, Need Close Attention
Healthcare compliance is a never-ending challenge, and the expectations change constantly. Staying abreast of new developments is essential. Some of the latest involve the False Claims Act, Medicare risk adjustments, and HIPAA enforcement.
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Attorney-Client Privilege Is Vital, but Know Limitations
Attorney/client privilege can be vital in defending malpractice cases and managing other risk management issues. But sometimes, it is misunderstood by risk managers in healthcare, and missteps can have significant implications. Understanding attorney-client privilege is the first step to taking advantage of this important protection.
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Resmetirom Tablets (Rezdiffra)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug and first-in-class for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (formerly known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis). Resmetirom is a selective thyroid hormone receptor-beta partial agonist and was granted an accelerated approval. It is distributed by Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as Rezdiffra.
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Quality, not Quantity: Plant-Based Carbs Might Result in Less Weight Gain
This long-term prospective study found that adults on low-carbohydrate diets rich in plant-based and whole grain sources of protein and fat experienced significantly less weight gain than those on other types of low-carbohydrate diets.