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Emergency Room Staffing in Virginia Hospitals
Emergency Room Staffing in Virginia Hospitals 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Somewhat fictionalized deposition transcript of an emergency room physician in Virginia: Question: Doctor, how long have you worked in the emergency department at Virginia Mountain Hospital? Answer: 1 year. Question: Are you an employee of the hospital? Answer: No. Question: Who is your employer? Answer: I’m not entirely sure. Question:…

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All Virginia Doctors (Nurses, Counselors, Social Workers,) need to know about Non Competes before and after July 1, 2026
All Virginia Doctors (Nurses, Counselors, Social Workers,) need to know about Non Competes before and after July 1, 2026 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I, Lauren Ellerman, can tell the future: For years I have been telling the medical providers who hire me to review their Virginia employment contracts and non-compete agreements “In your professional lifetime, you will likely see the law on non-competes change in Virginia.” I then explain how non-competes are political.…

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BYE BYE NON COMPETES FOR VIRGINIA DOCTORS, PAs & NPs SUMMER OF 2026
BYE BYE NON COMPETES FOR VIRGINIA DOCTORS, PAs & NPs SUMMER OF 2026 262 192 Lauren Ellerman
Virginia law is going to change this July on non-competes for doctors. read more
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How to change a broken long term care system, through political action
How to change a broken long term care system, through political action 1200 800 Lauren Ellerman

If Virginians agree that their loved ones deserve to receive the care they have been promised in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and we all know from collective experience that in many many facilities that is not happening, what can we do about it? Let’s start by considering what…

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Why Nursing Home Care is political
Why Nursing Home Care is political 1200 800 Lauren Ellerman

I wish I could fix the long term care crisis. I wish patients would get the care they have been promised; that their physical and emotional needs would be met, and that their families could rely on facilities who say adequate care will be provided. I wish I could magically…

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Why health care trauma (Medical Malpractice) feels like a hundred tiny funerals
Why health care trauma (Medical Malpractice) feels like a hundred tiny funerals 1912 2560 Lauren Ellerman

Lauren here.  I am the lawyer in our office who likes to talk about feelings, and engage people about the hard stuff that motivates them to call our office, which is often loss and grief. Why would I do that? Why would I enjoy talking about loss and hardship with…

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When Virginia allows healthcare companies to put profits over patients
When Virginia allows healthcare companies to put profits over patients 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I spent some time over the weekend reading the News – because – well, that is what my people do. We read stuff to stay informed. ANESTHESIA STAFF The first article I read was sent to me by my law partner Bo, and was about a Bill sitting on Gov.…

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Virginia law: What is Medical Malpractice v. Bad Medical Care v. Bad communication
Virginia law: What is Medical Malpractice v. Bad Medical Care v. Bad communication 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Scenario 1:  Husband takes trash cans down to the curb on Wednesday morning, and mentions to you that the chore is complete. Good action. Good communication. Good husband. Scenario 2: Husband takes trash cans down to the curb on Wednesday morning, forgets to mention it. Good action. Bad communication. Scenario…

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Brooke Shields and her “Mr. Malpractice Experience” – How malpractice impacts even the wealthy and powerful
Brooke Shields and her “Mr. Malpractice Experience” – How malpractice impacts even the wealthy and powerful 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

On a drive across Virginia I recently listened to Brooke Shield’s new book – Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Age. For a Gen X woman like me, it was a delightful listen / read. What struck me most however, wasn’t her wit or reflections on motherhood or marriage, but…

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Why Virginia Wrongful Death lawsuits are so difficult on the survivors, oh and the Lion King
Why Virginia Wrongful Death lawsuits are so difficult on the survivors, oh and the Lion King 150 150 Lauren Ellerman
How grief is part of a Virginia wrongful death lawsuit. read more
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