Governor Cuomo has set up a medicaid re-design team. On the team, there are a number of hospital administrators. These administrators have used this opportunity to press for capping malpractice payment for hospitals. Governor Cuomo has decided to go along with the hospital administrators' request concerning capping malpractice payments in medical … [Read more...]
Funding of Divorce Litigation
There is a new concept in the handling of divorces that is accepted in a number of states. Funding companies offer to cover the legal costs of litigating the divorces. They pay for the legal services of the party's lawyer. They also pay for finding hidden assets and maintaining an individual's lifestyle during the course of the divorce … [Read more...]
The Financial Cost of Medicaid
During the past twenty years, the medicaid expenses faced by every state in the country has been staggering. As more Americans lose their jobs, they turn to medicaid for basic medical treatment. New York State Medicaid Problems In New York State, more than 4.5 million residents are covered by medicaid. It is projected that more than $52 … [Read more...]
Hospitals, Do They Help Us Or Kill Us
More than 48,000 people die each year from illnesses and diseases picked up during hospital stays. Approximately 20% of the patients in hospitals who develop sepsis, a blood infection, following surgery die. Patients who develop sepsis stay approximately 1 ½ weeks longer in hospitals than their original planned hospital stay. It is estimated that … [Read more...]
Nursing the Wrong Baby
In January of 2008, Jennifer Spiegel, gave birth to her son. A baby was brought to Jennifer's room to be fed and Jennifer nursed the baby. Unfortunately, the baby she nursed was not her son! Eventually, a nurse in the maternity ward discovered that Jennifer was nursing the wrong baby. When Jennifer was made aware of this, she became very … [Read more...]
Doctors’ Lobbying Groups Trying to Limit Medical Malpractice Claims in NY
A New York State Senate Committee is considering measures to reform civil medical malpractice law. The issue is being considered in light of skyrocketing medical malpractice premiums that doctors have to pay. For example, an OB/GYN in New York City may pay $170,000 in premiums annually. Doctors want to protect their interests by inducing the New … [Read more...]
