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GOVERNMENT REPORT SHINES LIGHT ON BAD NURSING HOMES
GOVERNMENT REPORT SHINES LIGHT ON BAD NURSING HOMES 150 150 Dan Frith

According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), almost 4 percent (580) of the 16,000 nursing homes in the United States could be considered “the most poorly performing” under CMS’s Special Focus Facility program. States currently identify some 755 nursing homes (the 15 worst in each state) as “candidates” for the…

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FOR-PROFIT VERSUS NON-PROFIT NURSING HOMES: DOES IT MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
FOR-PROFIT VERSUS NON-PROFIT NURSING HOMES: DOES IT MAKE A DIFFERENCE? 150 150 Dan Frith

Choosing a nursing home for a loved one can be a very difficult and emotional decision. We all want to be sure that our family member is being well-cared for and their physical and emotional needs are met when we cannot be there all the time. Nursing homes are usually…

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NON-COMPETES AND THE VIRGINIA TECH CORPORATE RESEARCH CENTER
NON-COMPETES AND THE VIRGINIA TECH CORPORATE RESEARCH CENTER 150 150 Dan Frith

I am a proud graduate of Virginia Tech…although I refuse to disclose the year of my graduation. I am also proud, and amazed, at how fast VT’s “Corporate Research Center” (CRC) has grown since it began in 1985.The purpose of the CRC is to increase the corporate and governmental research…

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FRIVOLOUS MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE: I THINK NOT
FRIVOLOUS MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE: I THINK NOT 150 150 Dan Frith

I am always amazed by the medical-industrial complex’s repeated allegations that too many frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits are filed which causes every American to pay more for medical care. First, medical malpractice lawsuits are very expensive for the patient…costing $20,000 to $50,000 to prosecute. Second, theses case take 2 years…

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MEDICATION ERRORS IN NURSING HOMES
MEDICATION ERRORS IN NURSING HOMES 150 150 Dan Frith

My law firm hears about medication errors in nursing home way too frequently. How about one resident (who is not diabetic) who is injected with insulin meant for another patient. Or, a resident’s records clearly reflect an allergy to certain medications yet the patient receives the medication to which she…

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WHY WON’T A LAWYER TAKE YOUR MALPRACTICE CASE
WHY WON’T A LAWYER TAKE YOUR MALPRACTICE CASE 150 150 Dan Frith

I know some families are shocked that an attorney won’t take their medical malpractice case.Despite political grumblings of frivolous lawsuits, many attorneys reject Medical Malpractice cases for various reasons. First and foremost, just because a physician made a mistake, doesn’t mean you have a lawsuit. Our office rejects most medical…

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HEALTHCARE REFORM AND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
HEALTHCARE REFORM AND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE 150 150 Dan Frith

America is debating an important issue these days…whether healthcare is a right or a privilege. There are valid concerns and issues on both sides of the debate. However, I have grown tired of some of the myths perpetuated by big business and the insurance industry.The facts are as follows:1. Medical…

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SEVERANCE PACKAGES: ARE YOU ENTITLED TO ONE?
SEVERANCE PACKAGES: ARE YOU ENTITLED TO ONE? 150 150 Dan Frith

In Virginia the answer is “no,” unless you have an employment agreement which provides this benefit. Even though your employer is not required to provide severance benefits absent an agreement, there is much more to this issue.First, you have just lost your job…what do you have to lose by engaging…

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FALLS IN NURSING HOMES: IS THERE ANYTHING NEW TO REDUCE THE RISK?
FALLS IN NURSING HOMES: IS THERE ANYTHING NEW TO REDUCE THE RISK? 150 150 Dan Frith

The answer is “yes.”The advancement of medical technology continues to address this serious, and potentially life-threatening, problem for the elderly and I wanted to share some new technology with our readers.The “Smart Fall Prevention System” is being utilized in some Louisiana nursing homes to reduce the risk of these falls.…

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THE DANGERS OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
THE DANGERS OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS 150 150 Dan Frith

Everyone wants to be healthy, right? The problem is too many people rely on dietary supplements to make them the superman or superwoman they desire to be. This approach to health and vigor is fraught with potential problems.Federal authorities filed court papers last month alleging that two over-the-counter dietary supplements…

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