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Dangerous drugs are far more common than they should be. While pharmaceutical companies have a legal duty to ensure that their drugs are safe for use as marketed, numerous patients suffer serious complications caused by...more
Dupixent (dupilumab) has been a genuine breakthrough for many families. For children with moderate-to-severe eczema, asthma, and other inflammatory conditions, it has offered meaningful relief when other treatments fell...more
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched a consultation on extending the recognition of EU CE marked devices in Great Britain indefinitely. The consultation seeks feedback on proposals that...more
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report containing three main recommendations for improving the oversight and operations of the Organ Procurement Transplant Network...more
Effective January 1, 2026, the Joint Commission introduced its inaugural National Performance Goals (NPGs), replacing the former National Patient Safety Goals. As part of this change, hospitals will be required to meet...more
The family of two-year-old De’Markus Jeremiah Page is mourning the devastating loss of their son following a multitude of egregious preventable medical errors at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida....more
Florida remains the only state in the country that denies families the right to pursue a medical malpractice claim when an adult dies with no spouse and no children....more
A spinal epidural abscess rarely announces itself as a medical emergency. For many patients, it begins quietly with back pain that feels routine, a fever that seems manageable, or weakness that is easy to explain away. Days...more
If you are taking (or have recently taken) a prescription drug that is now subject to a recall, there are several important facts you need to know. One of these facts is why your prescription was recalled. ...more
Pitocin is commonly described as a way to “help things along,” and, when administered properly, it is a safe and effective aid in many childbirths. Your delivery team may suggest it when labor slows, membranes rupture without...more
The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently addressed the issue of when defendant health care providers can assert privilege under the MCARE Act and the Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement Act (PSQIA) to protect...more
As debate intensifies over acetaminophen and autism claims, manufacturers, distributors and health care providers should review coverage options to manage potential liabilities....more
Unified strategies for compliance effectiveness and positive patient outcomes - New for 2025! Join us for the inaugural Intersection of Compliance & Quality Conference, a unique event designed to bridge the gap between...more
The State Medical Board of Ohio, the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and the Ohio Board of Nursing (collectively, the “Boards”) have recently issued a Joint Regulatory Statement addressing the operation of retail IV therapy clinics in...more
This week on the podcast, Lynnsey and Lauren are joined by Sara Howe and Morgan Coyner of Addiction Professionals of North Carolina (APNC) for a powerful conversation about substance use treatment, patient brokering, and the...more
An investigation highlighted concerns about for-profit dialysis clinics in the U.S., which are linked to worse patient outcomes and reduced transplant access. DaVita and Fresenius, controlling over 60% of dialysis centers,...more
Defective medical devices present serious risks for patients. Just how big—and how severe—is the problem? Consider this from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): “Each year, the FDA receives over two million medical...more
As AI adoption accelerates in healthcare, compliance, privacy, and risk teams are under pressure to adapt. Join experts from NAVEX and Granite GRC to learn how a proactive AI governance strategy can help you stay compliant,...more
The term “peer review privilege” generally refers to a discovery and evidentiary privilege that can be asserted by hospitals and other healthcare entities to protect the confidentiality of credentialing, quality improvement,...more
In the latest episode of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, we unpack how to provide meaningful access to language assistance – a topic that’s not only legally relevant due to Section 1557 changes but vital to patient safety and...more
The administration of anesthesia in dental offices across North Carolina is under heightened scrutiny. A series of tragic patient deaths, public advocacy, and legislative interest have prompted the North Carolina State Board...more
In a significant move to enhance patient safety, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 3749—known as Jenifer’s Law—on June 20, 2025. This legislation introduces comprehensive regulations for elective intravenous (IV)...more
UPDATE: After two rounds of amendments in 2024 and legal challenges filed with the Colorado Supreme Court, proponents withdrew the ballot measure. For the moment, Colorado’s peer review protections remain in place....more
On May 2, 2025, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in AdHealth Limited v. PorterCare Adventist Health Systems affirming the lower court’s summary judgment ruling that a hospital’s excess liability insurance...more
The medical spa industry is rapidly growing, driven by technological advances and shifting consumer preferences for cosmetic and wellness services. While this growth offers many business opportunities for healthcare...more