Patient: I was beaten for leaving hospital
September 3, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
If this story is true, one hospital needs to undertake some serious retraining of its security staff.
September 3, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Hospital sues patient for $350k — while she’s still in the hospital
August 31, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
No one would blame a hospital for seeking payment for its services. But perhaps it’s best to wait for patients to be discharged before serving them with papers.
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No, you can’t look up your ex’s medical records
August 31, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Seems like Iowa hospitals are facing an epidemic of nosiness — and HIPAA violations.
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Radiologist infects three patients with Hep C
August 30, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
The Mayo Clinic in Florida has fired a licensed radiology technician after he confessed to taking drugs intended for patients.
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Nurse fired for HIPAA violation after discussing cop-killer patient: Was it fair?
August 24, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Even an off-the-cuff venting session online can result in a HIPAA violation and firing if health providers aren’t careful about what they do — or don’t — say.
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Look-alike tubes kill patients regularly: Why is this still allowed?
August 19, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Mistakes as simple — and avoidable — as confusing an IV with a feeding tube regularly injure and kill patients. And industry interests seem content to allow it to continue.
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New Jersey sued for alleged mistreatment of psych patients
August 18, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
One advocacy group is suing the state for violating patient rights.
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Which docs gets sued most often — and what’s the real cost?
August 17, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
A new study from the American Medical Association looked into which doctors — by gender, age, specialty, etc. — are most likely to get sued or have other liability claims against them.
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Massage therapist faces jail for fraud
August 13, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
A good massage sure feels therapeutic. But remember: It isn’t a medical service, and you can’t bill for it as physical therapy.
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Third-party vendor leaves thousands of patient records at city dump
August 12, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Four hospitals are investigating after it was discovered a billing vendor was dumping thousands of unshredded patient records at a local dump.
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