While some may argue that the pace of suits against physicians is slowing, many healthcare providers feel like a target for the plaintiff’s bar. Dr. J. Deane Waldman, a pediatric cardiologist, knows this fear and stress all too well. ...
St. Pauli Girl Beer famously advertises that “You never forget your first girl." While I am not sure about that, I am sure that you never forget your first law suit. The lawsuit arrives like a modern day version of the “Black Spot” out of the Robert Louis Stevenson's “Treasure Island.” Th...
(HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced significant steps to reduce unnecessary, obsolete, or burdensome regulations on American hospitals and health care providers. These steps will help achieve the key goal of President Obama’s regulatory reform initiative to reduce unnecessary burdens on bu...
Q: I am a dentist practicing in the Midwest. In an effort to grow my practice, I would like to have a raffle for my patients that refer me new patients. I know I cannot directly compensate people for referrals, but can I pick a name out of a hat once a month to show my appreciation? If this is OK...