Among the top errors in medicine are those concerning patients' medications. Mistakes occur when patients misuse prescription medications as well as when they are prescribed the wrong prescriptions by patient care providers. "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that adverse drug events cause more than 700,000 emergency room … [Read more...]
Medication Mistakes Among Top Medical Errors
Hospital Monopolies Drive Up Health Costs
Hospital Monopolies: The Biggest Driver of Health Costs That Nobody Talks About According to a recent post on Forbes.com, the healthcare reform debate revolves around how we pay and sell healthcare and related physician services. Insurers can monitor and restrict physicians from over charging, but are less able to restrict the biggest … [Read more...]
Malpractice Claims High for Hospital Physicians
"ABC News" reported yesterday that the chances of hospital physicians facing malpractice claims are high. The story stemmed from a new study published by "The New England Journal of Medicine" that found “almost every physician in the U.S. will face a malpractice claim during his or her career," and that "while the risk of malpractice claims are … [Read more...]
Illinois Enforces Law to Improve Patient Care
Illinois is in the process of putting in to effect a law that will allow the public access to physician profiles. The Patients' Right to Know Act was signed in to law about a week ago, by Ill. Governor Pat Quinn. Information will contain any criminal involvement as well as medical malpractice suits, ultimately protecting the rights of Illinois … [Read more...]
Healthcare Reform Law Component Ruled Unconstitutional
Breaking Hospital Physicians News! A federal appeals court in Atlanta ruled that the insurance mandate provision of the healthcare reform law is unconstitutional. In a 2-1 ruling, Judges conclude that Congress cannot require all Americans to buy health insurance. This ruling by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals is in favor of the 26 states, that … [Read more...]