Silicone injections have been getting a bad rap as of late. There was the man who died after receiving a penis injection. And then there was the group of women whose botched butt injections required hospitalization
It’s January, and time to get your 2011 1099 forms and instructions in order. This year, though, there’s a new player in town: The new Form 1099-K. The new form may increase confusion about 1099 forms and instructions
Recent studies have diagnosed a growing problem in operating rooms: Distracted doctors and surgical staff are often texting or surfing the web while performing patient procedures. It’s led to medical errors and lawsuits. “My gut feeling is lives are in danger,” a doctor and author of one of the studies……
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Distracted Doctors Linked to Medical Errors
Four former NFL players are suing the league, claiming a cover-up in connection with NFL brain injuries. The four ex-NFL players — Jamal Lewis, Dorsey Levens, Fulton Kuykendall, and Ryan Stewart — say they suffered concussions while playing for the NFL, the Associated Press reports
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NFL Sued Over Brain Injuries: Did League Know Medical Risks?
Over 200,000 minority home buyers will receive part of a $335 million settlement reached between Bank of America and the Justice Department.
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BofA to Pay Record Settlement for Discriminating Against Minorities Buyers
Toxic mold. It’s been getting a significant amount of media attention in recent years, especially as people become more aware of the associated health risks
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What Is Toxic Mold?
Federal authorities arrested Dr. Meera Sachdeva in August and indicted her on 15 counts of Medicare and Medicaid fraud.
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Cancer Patient got HIV from Clinic, Lawsuit Claims
Small businesses often choose health insurance policies for their employees based on the cost. Some businesses may even choose not to provide health policies because they’re simply too expensive.
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Will Health Insurance Exchanges Impact You?
With just days before Christmas, ’tis the season for last-minute holiday shopping. But if you’re planning to make up for procrastination by clicking online, you may want to pay closer attention to the fine print
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Rushing to Shop Online? Beware Legal Pitfalls
If there’s anything that injured plaintiffs and hospitals can agree on, it might be that medical malpractice lawsuits are time consuming and costly. Medical care providers, patients, and policy makers have all argued for medical malpractice reform
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Is Medical Malpractice Reform Coming Soon?
