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Physician Who Punched Officer During Capitol Riot Sentenced to Prison

— "I accept full responsibility for my actions that day," said Massachusetts doctor

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A video still of Jacquelyn Starer, MD, striking a police officer in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021

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Murdered Doc Suffered Prior Beating; Fake Plastic Surgeon; Doc Drugged Nanny

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Aug 29, 2024
Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.
Blood Culture Bottle Shortage Starting to Ease, Becton Dickinson Says

Production expected to hit 125% of weekly demand by year's end, spokesperson says

Aug 27, 2024
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A Brief Missive From the Lake

Rest, relaxation, and a chance to reflect on what our office could improve

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A sunset photo of a gazebo at the edge of a lake in New Hampshire.
CMS Drops Controversial Proposal for Blood Tests After Organ Transplant

Test supporters call the move a "win"; agency will issue a new proposal "in the coming months"

Aug 22, 2024
A computer rendering of test tubes of blood lying on a test form.
Europe Offers Clues for Solving America's Maternal Mortality Crisis

The U.S. has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality of any wealthy nation

Aug 22, 2024
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Doc Charged With Recording Nude Patients; Noncompete Ban Blocked; 'Sex for Scripts'

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

Aug 22, 2024
Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.
Disney Drops Bid to Get Doc's Allergy-Death Lawsuit Tossed Because of Disney+ Plan

Company originally said widower couldn't sue because he agreed to fine print in streaming service

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A photo of the The Walt Disney Company logo above the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
California Bill Would Require State Review of Private Equity Deals in Healthcare

Consumer advocates and labor unions are enthusiastic about the plans, but hospitals are not

Aug 18, 2024
A photo of a female physician sitting at a conference room table with business executives.
People With ADHD Are Turning to AI Apps to Help With Tasks. Experts Express Caution.

They should be "one tool in a toolbox" and not replace traditional treatment, says one expert

Aug 17, 2024
A photo of Becky Litvintchouk using a laptop at a co-working space in New York.
Is Medicare's Negotiated Drug Price List Worth Celebrating? Depends on Whom You Ask.

Reactions from physician and consumer groups were positive, but drugmakers begged to differ

Aug 16, 2024
A photo of a variety of medications scattered on $100 bills
Doc Sentenced to 24 Years; $17M Jury Award; Ectopic Pregnancy Lawsuits

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

Aug 15, 2024
Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.
Disney Wants Lawsuit Over Doc's Allergy Death Tossed Because of Disney+ Subscription

Disney claims plaintiff agreed to arbitration provision when signing up for streaming service

Aug 15, 2024
A Disney logo forms part of a Disney Plus menu on a computer screen in Walpole, Mass.
Medicare Unveils First 10 Negotiated Drug Prices

Prices slashed by as much as 79%

Aug 15, 2024
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