Report: Worst Hospitals for Unnecessary Procedures Lown Institute says report is the first to name hospitals with high rates of overuse May 04, 2021
Fired Minnesota Nurse Reinstated Arbitrator also ruled Cliff Willmeng isn't owed back pay, hospital scrub policy wasn't unsafe May 04, 2021
The Latest Anti-Vax Myth: 'Vaccine Shedding' Miami school cited it as the reason for rejecting vaccinated teachers Apr 29, 2021
Lawsuit Against 'TikTok Doc' Jason Campbell Settled Oregon Health & Science University will pay $585,000 to settle sexual harassment charges Apr 29, 2021
How Molnupiravir Moved to the Head of the 'COVID Pill' Pack Work on the broad-spectrum antiviral started over a decade ago at Emory Apr 28, 2021
Four Sentenced in Mental Health Center Scam Heads of a Houston healthcare chain will go to prison for kickbacks, mental healthcare fraud Apr 28, 2021
Houston Methodist: Get Vaccinated, or Get Fired Hospital's pioneering COVID vaccine mandate now threatens termination Apr 28, 2021
Why Clotting Happens When Platelets Are Low A hematologist explains the counterintuitive concept of clots with low platelets Apr 23, 2021
2020 Was a Lost Year for Women's Medical Care COVID-19 restrictions, financial barriers played large role, KFF survey results emphasize Apr 22, 2021
ALS 'Compassionate Use' Again Hits National Media Expanded access campaigns will only become more frequent with growing rare disease pipelines Apr 20, 2021
Could a 'Placebo' Become the Next Big ED Treatment? Over-the-counter gel, said to spur near-instant erections, is on the cusp of approval in Europe Apr 20, 2021
FTC Hits Chiropractor for Violating COVID Consumer Protection Law Eric Nepute, DC, is first person charged under law enacted in January, faces potential fine Apr 18, 2021
Emergency Physician Wins $26M in Wrongful Termination Suit Raymond Brovont, MD, said he was fired for raising concerns about staffing issues Apr 15, 2021
Doc Faces Charges for Misusing $300K in COVID Relief Francis Joseph, MD, spent funds on travel and home improvements, federal prosecutors say Apr 13, 2021
Psychotherapy Now the Most Common Telehealth Procedure Mental health diagnoses made via telehealth have jumped more than 20%, according to data analysis Apr 09, 2021
From VIPIT to VITT: Thrombosis and COVID Vaccines More data support link between adenovirus vector vaccines, blood clotting, and low platelets Apr 09, 2021
Second COVID Shot: No Side Effects? No Problem Dose two doesn't have to knock you down to keep you protected Apr 08, 2021
Tech Entrepreneur Crusades for SSRI as COVID Therapy How multimillionaire Steve Kirsch and the COVID-19 Early Treatment Fund have promoted fluvoxamine Apr 08, 2021
Continuing Certification a Cash Cow for Emergency Medicine Board An inside look at how one medical board spends its money Apr 07, 2021
These Med Board Execs Make Triple a Practicing Doc's Salary Infographic shows highest compensation, widest gaps for ABMS member boards Apr 07, 2021
Anesthesiology Group Squeezed 'Like a Boa Constrictor' Sues Insurer U.S. Anesthesia Partners alleges UnitedHealthcare is blocking competition Apr 06, 2021
Common Hospital PCR Test Affected by Viral Variant Cepheid Xpert joins three other tests for which B.1.1.7 can be problematic Apr 05, 2021
Stripped of Hospital Privileges, St. Louis Cardiologists Go to Court Suit against SSM Health seeks $50 million if former status not restored Apr 02, 2021
Was This Doctor Wrongly Terminated? Mark Haganman, DO, says he was fired for raising concerns about COVID safety practices Apr 01, 2021
No Murder Charge in Alleged Mercy Killing; Anti-Vaxxers Gain New Allies; COVID-21? This past week in healthcare investigations Mar 31, 2021
Public Citizen Lists States With Most and Least Aggressive Physician Discipline Medical boards need substantial reform, report says Mar 31, 2021
Star Surgeon Took Family Medical Leave. Then She Was Fired Courtney Stephenson, DO, whose young daughter was seriously ill, sues Atrium Health Mar 30, 2021
Redfield: COVID-19 Was in Wuhan in September or October 2019 Former CDC director also tells CNN that the virus likely escaped from a lab Mar 29, 2021
Vaccines and Rare Clotting Disorders: What's the Link? Causal relation appears possible, but evidence still indicates it's extremely rare Mar 25, 2021
Benzene Found in Multiple Hand Sanitizer Brands Known human carcinogen can be absorbed through the skin Mar 25, 2021
Sale Aimed at Saving Chicago Safety Net Hospital OK'd But activists and community leaders remain wary of rushed process Mar 24, 2021
They Came for a Caribbean Escape, and Stayed for COVID Shots St. Croix rides wave of vaccine tourism Mar 24, 2021
Nurse Unhooked Patient's Oxygen; Sneaky Code Hides Prices; HIV Surges in W.Va. This past week in healthcare investigations Mar 24, 2021
Banned Stimulants Again Found in Supplements Researchers question FDA's commitment to enforcement Mar 23, 2021
Cardiologist Coughs Up $2M for Unnecessary Procedures Dinesh Shah, MD, allegedly billed for tests that were unnecessary or never done Mar 23, 2021
Residency Matching Rates Down This Year Surge in registrants driven by pandemic; numbers of matches set records Mar 19, 2021
The 'Tamiflu' Approach to Treating COVID-19 Here's the latest on oral antivirals in development for COVID-19 Mar 18, 2021
PA Abortion Bill: Burials, Death Certificates for Fetal Remains Financial and emotional burdens could reduce abortion care access, critics say Mar 18, 2021
COVID-19 Treatments: What's In, What's Out A look at which treatments are effective -- and which aren't Mar 17, 2021
He Impersonated a Doctor. Now He's Close to Becoming One But can he clear the last hurdle? Mar 17, 2021
