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10 Dangerous Drug Cases in 2026: Are You Eligible to Join?

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

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Dupixent for Children: What Parents Should Ask Their Doctor About Cancer Risk

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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

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UK MHRA consults on Indefinite Recognition of CE Marked Medical Devices

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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

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GAO Recommends Reforms to Organ Transplantation Oversight

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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

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Joint Commission Mandates Nurse Staffing as National Performance Goal for 2026

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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

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Tragic Death of 2-Year-Old Gainesville Special Needs Child at Shands Children’s Hospital, University of Florida, Raises Urgent...

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

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If Florida Is Truly Pro Life, Every Life Must Count, Even After Death

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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

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When a Missed Diagnosis Changes Everything: Delayed Treatment of Spinal Epidural Abscess

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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

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Why Was My Prescription Drug Recalled?

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

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Birth Injuries Linked to Excessive or Improper Pitocin Use

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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

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Pennsylvania Superior Court Affirms PSQIA Privilege, Limits MCARE Protection in Boyle Decision

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

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Should Claims of a Link Between Tylenol/Acetaminophen Use and Autism Prompt Regulatory and Litigation Risks, Insurance Coverage...

As debate intensifies over acetaminophen and autism claims, manufacturers, distributors and health care providers should review coverage options to manage potential liabilities....more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Virtual Event] Intersection of Compliance & Quality Conference - November 18th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT

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

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Ohio Regulators Tighten Oversight of Retail IV Therapy Clinics

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

Maynard Nexsen

Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 248: Fighting Addiction and Expanding Access to...

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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

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Dialysis & Nephrology Digest - August 2025

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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

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Defective Medical Devices and Their Impact on Patient Safety

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

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[Webinar] AI Governance in Healthcare: How Compliance Teams Can Manage Risk and Stay Ahead - July 30th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

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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

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Navigating Utah's Expanded Peer Review Privilege: A Roadmap for Healthcare Providers

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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

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Ep. 69 – Providing Meaningful Access to Language Assistance

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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

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Anesthesia in North Carolina Dentistry: Safety, Regulation, and Future Trends

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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

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Texas Enacts New Law Regulating IV Therapy After Tragic Death

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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

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Update: Colorado's Peer Review Privilege in Peril

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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

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Tenth Circuit Interprets Excess Policy’s Definition of “Medical Incident” as Applying to the Injuries of One Single Person

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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

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Beyond the Glow: Key Medical Spa Compliance Challenges and Legal Pitfalls

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

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