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The Cap on Virginia Medical Malpractice Cases
The Cap on Virginia Medical Malpractice Cases 150 150 Dan Frith

I just read about an interesting medical malpractice case report from Iowa. The family of a boy whose brain was severely injured during birth at an Iowa City hospital has been awarded $97.4 million — believed to be the largest medical malpractice verdict in Iowa’s history. The family’s lawsuit contended…

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What is Medical Malpractice?
What is Medical Malpractice? 150 150 Dan Frith

Medical malpractice happens when a doctor, hospital, pharmacist, nurse, or other health professional injures a patient by acting negligently. This negligence can occur in a variety of different ways, including improper treatment, misdiagnosis, lack of follow-up, or surgical mistake.  Medical malpractice causes more than 250,000 deaths per year and is the…

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What is a Whistleblower?
What is a Whistleblower? 150 150 Dan Frith

A whistleblower is someone who reports waste, fraud, abuse, or dangers to public health and safety to someone who is in the position to rectify the wrongdoing. A whistleblower typically works inside of the organization where the wrongdoing is taking place; however, being a company “insider” is not essential. What matters is that the individual discloses…

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Doctor Alleged to have Billed for Multiple Surgeries at the same time
Doctor Alleged to have Billed for Multiple Surgeries at the same time 150 150 Dan Frith

Can a doctor bill Medicare and Medicaid for multiple surgeries performed at the same time?  First, I don’t want my surgeon operating on me and other patients at the same time.  I prefer he/she concentrate on performing my surgery safely and correctly.  But, my concerns aside, can surgeons get away…

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Doctors and Fraudulent Billing
Doctors and Fraudulent Billing 150 150 Dan Frith

There are three main funding sources for health care in the United States: the government, private health insurers and individuals.  However, in 2018, 34 percent of Americans received their health care via government insurance or direct public provision…we are primarily talking about Medicare and Medicaid.  Both Medicare and Medicaid are funded…

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Medical Malpractice and Doctor Death
Medical Malpractice and Doctor Death 150 150 Dan Frith

I know my perspective is somewhat warped (no one comes to our office to tell us what a great doctor they have or how wonderful their local hospital is).  But, my wife and I started watching Dr. Death on Peacock last night and it is excellent!  I think we have…

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President Biden, the Federal Trade Commission, and Non-Compete Contracts
President Biden, the Federal Trade Commission, and Non-Compete Contracts 150 150 Dan Frith

I have shared my bias before…I dislike non-compete and non-solicitation contracts with a passion.  They unfairly prevent an employee from using his/her skills and knowledge to earn a living and feed their family.  Even more, these restrictive employment provisions are bad for our economy and American innovation. My home state…

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Robotic Surgery: Is it worth it?
Robotic Surgery: Is it worth it? 150 150 Dan Frith

For the last 10 years many hospitals and surgery practices have promoted to the world that they use robots in surgery. There are many surgeries in which a robot may be used including gall bladder removal (cholecystectomy),  hysterectomies, kidney removal, hernia repairs, hip replacements, and on and on.  What are…

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Medical Malpractice and Whistleblower Claims
Medical Malpractice and Whistleblower Claims 150 150 Dan Frith

Our law firm has a fairly unique practice…we represent patients in medical malpractice cases against health care providers and whistleblower cases on behalf of honest folks who report cases of financial and billing fraud.  I recently learned of a case which deals with both issues: a whistleblower on illegal kickbacks…

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High Blood Press and Stroke: A Dangerous Combination
High Blood Press and Stroke: A Dangerous Combination 150 150 Dan Frith

Your total blood pressure reading is determined by measuring your systolic and diastolic blood pressures. Systolic blood pressure, the top number, measures the force your heart exerts on the walls of your arteries each time it beats. Diastolic blood pressure, the bottom number, measures the force your heart exerts on…

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