Articles Tagged With: Lawsuits
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Some Attorneys Vow Not to Sue Over COVID-19 Care
Risk managers are bracing for what some fear will be a wave of malpractice claims related to COVID-19 care. However, some attorneys say they will not take these cases, arguing the treatment standard is unclear, and substandard care claims cannot be substantiated.
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Limited Protection from COVID-19 Liability Available in Some States
Healthcare organizations facing potential liability related to COVID-19 may have some protection available on state and federal levels. State protections vary, but one example is New York, which recently passed legislation that provides healthcare providers and facilities with immunity against potential lawsuits related to COVID-19.
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Nursing Homes Face Serious Liability Risks from COVID-19
Nursing homes and affiliated health systems may face an onslaught of lawsuits alleging they failed to properly care for residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Limited resources and the vulnerability of nursing home residents led to many deaths in nursing homes, and families will question whether those deaths could have been prevented.
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TJC Issues Tips for Managing Direct Oral Anticoagulant Risks
Agency says this drug is the second-leading medication involved in error incidents causing death or serious harm.
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Hospitals’ Financial Assistance Processes Under Intense Scrutiny
Hospitals’ processes for charity care are facing intense legal scrutiny, with two highly publicized lawsuits underway.
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Settling Too Soon? Expect Long-Term Consequences
Taking a malpractice case to trial is never something you look forward to, but settling the case is not always the best alternative. Knowing when to settle, and when not to, can be critical in minimizing your losses from a malpractice allegation, says Catherine J. Flynn, JD, an attorney with the law firm of Carroll McNulty and Kull in Basking Ridge, NJ.
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Study up on conditions of participation, public data
The increasing amount of public data on healthcare organizations might bring lawsuits using that information against you, so it would be wise to prepare yourself for how those claims might take shape.
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Stark case deals setback to government prosecutors
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Critical Care Plus: What to Say When You Have to Testify: Advice from Three Top Experts
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Use exit interviews to reduce your facility’s risk