Atrial Fibrillation Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Healthcare
Atrial fibrillation complications are more severe in Black patients but they are less likely to be treated.
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Judge Drain Allots 11 Days for Purdue’s Bankruptcy Trial
Purdue’s trial is given a specific amount of time.
Polster Caps MDL Attorney Fees at 15% of Settlement
Judge decides to cap lawyers’ fees in multidistrict opioid litigation.
Personal Letters Are Entered in Public Record in Bankruptcy Case
Letters from victims of opioid crisis and their families are entered into public record.
Nearly All Parties Agree with Deal, Purdue Announces
Most of Purdue’s creditors agree with bankruptcy plan.
6 Legal Priorities in Telemedicine
The legal priorities in telemedicine include protecting the patients’ privacy, informed consent and confidentiality, and conforming to the standards of care, among others.
UnitedHealthcare Proposes Plan to Bill for ER Services
UnitedHealthcare wants to retroactively bill for ‘nonemergency’ ER visits.
Defective Medical Implants Keep Making it into the Operating Room
Medical sales reps are trained to help surgeons in the operating room.
Lawsuit Challenges Los Angeles County’s Rejection of Employees Based on Discriminatory and False Assumptions About Mental Health
Sadly, instead of viewing Plaintiffs’ personal experiences with trauma and mental health conditions as the assets that they are, the County decided—contrary to all evidence—that these experiences disqualified Plaintiffs from the job.
Navigating Legal Protections for Multiple Sclerosis
If you or a loved one is living with MS, it is crucial to know your rights related to disability and seek out legal defense when these rights are being violated.