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All Doctors Are Not Created Equal
All Doctors Are Not Created Equal 150 150 Bo Frith

Doctors are not gods.  They are not infallible, all-knowing deities picked by God Almighty to spread His wisdom to us mere plebes.  Doctors receive a lot of training.  Doctors work long hours and are well compensated for their work.  But doctors are people just like you and me.  Some doctors…

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Virginia Hospitals Punished By Medicare
Virginia Hospitals Punished By Medicare 150 150 Bo Frith

In 2019, Medicare penalized 800 U.S. hospitals for the high number of injuries and infections suffered by their patients. The penalties were enacted through a program in the Affordable Care Act where the federal government cuts Medicare reimbursements for hospitals with high rates of patient infections and injuries. The idea…

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New, Facility Specific Data on Virginia Nursing Homes
New, Facility Specific Data on Virginia Nursing Homes 150 150 Bo Frith

Inadequate staffing is a widespread and persistent problem in nursing homes in Virginia. We have written extensively about how there are no minimum staffing requirements for Virginia nursing homes. Despite the failure to ensure staffing at the state level, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) asserts “nurse…

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Pregnancy Deaths – A Uniquely American Problem and What Expecting Mothers Can Do to Protect Themselves
Pregnancy Deaths – A Uniquely American Problem and What Expecting Mothers Can Do to Protect Themselves 150 150 Bo Frith

In America, thousands of mothers suffer significant injuries or die during childbirth. Each year more than 50,000 American women suffer severe injuries from childbirth. About 700 American women die each year from childbirth. A recent study from the USA Today demonstrates half of the deaths and injuries can be prevented…

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Choosing Your Doctor: The Importance of Procedure Volume at a Given Healthcare Facility
Choosing Your Doctor: The Importance of Procedure Volume at a Given Healthcare Facility 150 150 Bo Frith

One of the most important decisions a person can make is which doctor to trust with his or her medical care.  A recent blog post[1] on our website discusses factors to consider when selecting your doctor, including the number of times a doctor has performed the specific operation you will…

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How to Investigate Your Virginia Physician
How to Investigate Your Virginia Physician 150 150 Bo Frith

I know this situation happens often: someone recommends or refers you to a new physician, and you want to know what kind of person they are. You wonder, is Dr. Smith, Neurologist in Blacksburg / Christiansburg Virginia a good doctor? How long has he been practicing? So you “Google” the…

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Working as an Independent Contractor with a Non-Competition Contract
Working as an Independent Contractor with a Non-Competition Contract 150 150 Bo Frith

I am keeping count (rough count) and think at least 60% of the calls we get from employees needing advice about their non-compete agreements, want to move from position as employee, to that as “independent contractor,” essentially doing the same work. The following is a typical scenario: QUESTION: “I have…

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Why Bed Sores or Pressure Ulcers Should Concern You
Why Bed Sores or Pressure Ulcers Should Concern You 150 150 Bo Frith

Lauren Ellerman has written and posted a new article on our firm’s website, https://frithlawfirm.com/.This article will provide you with a broad picture of what pressure ulcers and bed sores are, and why you should be concerned about them. While it is an unpleasant topic to discuss, it is much worse…

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ILLINOIS NURSING HOME SUED IN DEATH
ILLINOIS NURSING HOME SUED IN DEATH 150 150 Bo Frith

The Chicago Tribune reports that the daughter if an 82 year old woman who died in a Lemont, IL nursing home has filed a lawsuit alleging that the facility did not provide adequate supervision to prevent a fall that she claims led to her mother’s death. Other allegations in the…

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POLICE REPORT: NURSING HOME OWNER TAKES $60K FROM RESIDENT
POLICE REPORT: NURSING HOME OWNER TAKES $60K FROM RESIDENT 150 150 Bo Frith

In a report released by police in Anderson, South Carolina, it is announced that the owner of Connie’s Residential Home cashed two social security checks totaling $60,000 written to a resident in the home. Connie McCurry, 63, was charged with unlawful exploitation of a vulnerable adult. The family of the…

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