malpractice

A former physician at the prestigious health system endangered patients when he unnecessarily replace batteries for implanted difibrillators.

A study looked at spending by Medi-Cal associated with malpractice cases from "never events."

After more than a decade of relatively stable medical liability premiums, rates are increasing significantly, a new report from the...

In addition to the settlement, the UC system said it has issued new directives to prevent, detect and address sexual...

Before any Tennessee physicians could be reprimanded for spreading falsehoods about COVID-19 vaccines or treatments, Republican lawmakers threatened to disband...

Whether healthcare reforms meet with support or opposition, all represent an effort to control the direction of the delivery system.

Device makers train sales reps to offer surgeons technical guidance in the operating room on the use of their products.

SpineFrontier allegedly paid kickbacks to surgeons who agreed to implant the highly profitable devices in hundreds of patients.

Evidence shows that genuine apologies reduce the risk of malpractice litigation when medical errors occur.

Using telehealth poses risks for healthcare providers including misdiagnosis.

An AMA analysis shows the highest prevalence of medical liability premium increases since 2005.

Coverys report shows areas at greatest need for clinical care improvement and risk management.