<ѻý>Inmates Settle Ivermectin Suit; 70 Patients Sue Rheumatologist; 'Doc Chase' Schemeѻý> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Oct 12, 2023
<ѻý>Shiitake Mushrooms Caused This Dramatic Rashѻý> Patient's back looked as though it had been flogged: "Once you see it, you don't forget it" Oct 11, 2023
<ѻý>Family Sold Bleach COVID 'Cure'; Doc's Alleged Malpractice Trail; Faulty Implantsѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Oct 11, 2023
<ѻý>Are Pirates Coming for Your Medical Meeting?ѻý> Scam sites pretending to be various medical and professional societies pop up every year Oct 10, 2023
<ѻý>Feds Rein in Predictive Software That Limits Care for Medicare Advantage Patientsѻý> A computer program isn't always a crystal ball for care Oct 08, 2023
<ѻý>Can Rapid COVID Tests Reveal More Than a Positive/Negative Result?ѻý> Experts agree that rapid antigen test kits can show degrees of infectiousness Oct 06, 2023
<ѻý>'Shadow Work' TikTok Sensation: Is It Legit?ѻý> You may not have heard of it, but your Gen Z patients probably have Oct 05, 2023
<ѻý>$425M Heartburn Drug Settlement; 5 Years for Clinic Fire; $2.5M Broken Leg Awardѻý> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Oct 05, 2023
<ѻý>Parkinsonism Case Tied to Welding, Improved With Chelationѻý> How one team pinpointed manganese toxicity and diminished a patient's motor symptoms Oct 04, 2023
<ѻý>Coast to Coast, Kaiser Permanente Workers Start 3-Day Strikeѻý> Employees picket, complain of staff shortages, burnout, low pay, and low morale Oct 04, 2023
<ѻý>Plot Against WHO Director; Doctors as Political Targets; Erased From GLP-1 History?ѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Oct 04, 2023
<ѻý>California Misinfo Law Is Deadѻý> Repeal bill also strengthens consumer protections and raises doctors' license fees Oct 03, 2023
<ѻý>ChatGPT Improving, but Still Lacks Reliability as a Clinical Support Toolѻý> The chatbot could still be "spectacularly and surprisingly wrong," researchers say Oct 02, 2023
<ѻý>When's the Best Time to Get the Updated COVID Shot?ѻý> Experts weigh in on timing and availability Sep 29, 2023
<ѻý>Spouting COVID Misinformation Tied to Use of Ivermectin, HCQѻý> And survey study finds similar usage of unproven drugs for COVID among Democrats and Republicans Sep 29, 2023
<ѻý>Blue Shield of California Has Fix for MA Enrollees Worried About Co-Paysѻý> An "underwriting holiday" doesn't require supplemental plan applicants to answer health questions Sep 28, 2023
<ѻý>First Dual MD/AI Degree; Mayo's Chief AI Officer; ChatGPT Citations Pass 1Kѻý> A monthly roundup of AI innovation and research in healthcare Sep 28, 2023
<ѻý>Doc Accuses Neighbor of Hosing Him Down; LGBTQ-Serving Doc Accused of Sexual Assaultѻý> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Sep 28, 2023
<ѻý>COVID Vax Appointment Cancelled? New Shot Rollout Faces Challengesѻý> Insurance approval delays, slower than ideal supply chain contributing to rocky vaccine rollout Sep 27, 2023
<ѻý>Medical Residents Receive 100+ Job Offer Contacts, Survey Showsѻý> Even so, some say they wish they had picked a different field Sep 27, 2023
<ѻý>Spine Surgery Cover-Up? Legal Threats Chill Misinfo Research; The Longevity Industryѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Sep 27, 2023
<ѻý>FTC Sues Anesthesia Group and Its Private Equity Backersѻý> Companies accused of extracting "monopoly profits" while growing "monopoly power" Sep 26, 2023
<ѻý>Inmates Escape From Hospitals in Recent Spreeѻý> With inmates going to a less secure place, opportunities to escape are increased, expert says Sep 26, 2023
<ѻý>Doctors Should Stay Away From 'Grateful Patient' Fundraisingѻý> Physicians should never be asked to solicit donations from patients, ACP position paper warns Sep 25, 2023
<ѻý>Two Large Medical Groups Shun Medicare Advantage Plansѻý> San Diego doctor groups latest to withdraw, citing low pay, prior authorization problems Sep 25, 2023
<ѻý>With Its Two Doctors Retiring, a Town Patches Together Its Healthcare Optionsѻý> "There are people here that still need in-town doctors" Sep 24, 2023
<ѻý>What Is the 'Carrot Tan' Trending on Social Media? A Dermatologist Weighs Inѻý> "While eating vegetables is very healthy for you, everything in moderation" Sep 24, 2023
<ѻý>Despite Taboo, Med Students, Doctors Use Substances Tooѻý> But if it becomes a problem, finding help can come with unique consequences Sep 22, 2023
<ѻý>The GLP-1 Agonist Plateau No One's Talking Aboutѻý> Weight stabilization is no surprise to specialists, but for patients it's more complicated Sep 22, 2023
<ѻý>Deceit Allegations, Lawsuits Dog Florida For-Profit Nursing Schoolѻý> Nursing board's weakened oversight powers led to proliferation of underperforming programs Sep 22, 2023
<ѻý>'Con Man' Gets Another Top Hospital Job, This Time at Penn Medicineѻý> Story points to major gaps in how hospitals check applicants' backgrounds Sep 21, 2023
<ѻý>Are Paxlovid and Lagevrio Equals?ѻý> Study shows similar mortality benefit for high-risk COVID patients, but evidence is up for debate Sep 21, 2023
<ѻý>Medicare Advantage Ads Should Look Different This Yearѻý> KFF examines past predatory ads as new CMS regulation goes into effect Sep 21, 2023
<ѻý>PA's Murder Trial; Doc's Manslaughter Charge; Cardiologist's Kickback Settlementѻý> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Sep 21, 2023
<ѻý>Doc Sues Over Vax Mandate; False Child Abuse Claims? FDA's Decongestant Delayѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Sep 20, 2023
<ѻý>I Just Got Over COVID. Do I Need an Updated Shot?ѻý> And if I do, how long should I wait? Sep 19, 2023
<ѻý>Here Are This Year's Top Schools for an Undergraduate Nursing Degreeѻý> Duke, University of Pennsylvania shared the No. 1 spot Sep 18, 2023
<ѻý>'Dr. Google' Meets Its Match: Dr. ChatGPTѻý> But questions remain about how to integrate AI into health systems Sep 17, 2023
<ѻý>Social Media Giant's Efforts to Stymie Antivax Content Had Mixed Resultsѻý> Facebook aimed to tackle misinformation, but did it work? Sep 15, 2023