Physicians May Be Misinterpreting Opioid Guidelines, According to CDC
CDC issues revised guidelines after physicians scale back on prescribing too quickly.
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Connecticut Won’t Let Purdue ‘Cry Poverty’ and Amends Its Lawsuit
Connecticut amends its filing against Purdue Pharma stating it will not allow the company to ‘cry poverty.’
Patient Awarded $110.6 Million in Asthma Attack Lawsuit
Hospital staff inappropriately care for a patient after an asthma attack, leaving her with permanent injuries. She is awarded $110.6 Million.
Study Reveals General Anesthesia Activates Sleep Circuit
Drugs that induce general anesthesia activate the sleep cycle, new research shows, which may help develop better sleep aids.
Opioid Use Increases Risk of Fatality in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Research finds driving under the influence of opioids increases the risk for fatal crashes.
Settlement Reached in Case Involving Inmate Who Wasn’t Treated
The family of an inmate who was found dead after being left untreated for asthma receives an undisclosed settlement.
What You Need To Know About Telehealth Fraud
Telehealth fraud is one of the downsides to an otherwise great idea. Telemedicine brings care to patients who may not be able to access the healthcare system in the traditional manner.
Patient Wins $3.7 Million Lawsuit Against Nebraska Surgeon
A patient is awarded $3.7 million in a lawsuit against a surgeon accused of negligence.
Open Payments Will Diminish Trust in U.S. Doctors, Study Says
A new study suggests that increased public awareness of the Open Payments system will diminish patient trust.
DOJ Arrests Several Physicians and Others in Crisis Crackdown
The Justice Department makes several arrests in the Trump Administration’s crackdown on industry professionals responsible for the opioid crisis.