New Study Finds Prescribers Contributed to Opioid Crisis
Surgeons may be contributing to the opioid crisis by overprescribing after procedures, according to new report.
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Cardinal Health Fined for Violating Federal Opioid Guidelines
Cardinal Health allegedly did not report suspicious opioid orders to the DEA and has been fined $44 million.
Patient Dies of Bedsore in Jackson Hospital Due to Neglect
Patient dies of bedsore in Jackson Hospital. Jury finds hospital responsible and awards the family $5 million.
UCLA Gynecologist is Accused of Sexual Assault by Multiple Women
UCLA’s former campus gynecologist is accused of sexually assaulting many of his female patients.
Psychiatrist Suspended After Trying to Court Three Patients
California psychiatrist who courted three female patients and told wife he is working with the CIA has his license to practice suspended.
Boston Hospital is Flooded with Robocalls that Risk Patient Safety
Robocallers are auto-dialing hospitals, tying up lines that need to be free for patient emergencies.
Nurse is Charged with Stealing Opioids, Causing Cancer Patient Infections
Kelsey Mulvey, 27, used her position as a nurse to steal opioids meant for cancer patients.
Dean of MSU’s Osteopathic Medicine Accused of Misconduct
Jury convicts former dean of Michigan State University’s (MSU) College of Osteopathic Medicine, William Strampel, on charges of misconduct in office and two counts of willful neglect of duty.
UCLA Gyno Charged with Sex Abuse, Fifth Victim Comes Forward
Long-time University of California, Los Angeles gynecologist has been accused by give women of sexual assault.
Judge Says Settlement Must Comply with a New Legislative Arrangement
Judge says Oklahoma needs to prove that settlement funds from opioid litigation comply with a new state law.