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Malpractice News Articles

Patient Compensation System Considered in Florida

Ann W. Latner, JD February 16, 2012

Medical malpractice premiums in Dade County are perhaps the most expensive in the nation, forcing many clinicians to make dramatic choices when it comes to coverage.

Minnesota Medical Board Comes Under Scrutiny

Ann W. Latner, JD February 16, 2012

Minnesota's Star Tribune newspaper recently published an investigative series profiling how the state Board of Medical Practice is mishandling complaints about physicians.

Arizona Senate Panel Votes to Curb 'Wrongful Birth' Suits

Ann W. Latner, JD February 16, 2012

A Senate panel voted in favor of overturning an Arizona Supreme Court ruling that set precedent almost thirty years ago in "wrongful birth" and "wrongful life" lawsuits.

$9 Million Wyoming Malpractice Verdict Is Largest on Record

Ann W. Latner, JD January 20, 2012

A jury recently found in favor of a plaintiff in a malpractice lawsuit, and awarded him and his wife a record-breaking $9 million in damages.

Malpractice Attorney Charged with Stealing From Clients

Ann W. Latner, JD January 20, 2012

A New York attorney is being charged with stealing $70,000 from his medical malpractice clients, according to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Zugibe.

Distracted Care Can Lead To Increase in Malpractice

Ann W. Latner, JD January 20, 2012

While the innovation of such things as cell phones, iPads, social networking sites, and the Internet can often be a boon when it comes to gaining or sharing information on the go, they also can be a distraction to health care professionals.

Electronic Health Records May Increase Malpractice Risk

Ann W. Latner, JD December 13, 2011

A recent report suggests that the rush to move to EHRs may result in inadequate EHR software, according to a white paper published by the AC Group, a Texas-based health information technology research and consulting firm.

National Practitioner Data Bank Closed to the Public

Ann W. Latner, JD December 13, 2011

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has shut down public access to its National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB).

Diagnosticians Face Higher Malpractice Suit Risk

Ann W. Latner, JD December 13, 2011

Physicians who regularly order diagnostic tests for their patients may be at an increased risk of medical malpractice suits, according to a recent study.

Law Firm Loses Hard Drive With Patients' Medical Records

Ann W. Latner, JD December 01, 2011

How far does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) extend? That is the question facing a large medical malpractice defense law firm.

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