Medical Malpractice

While new medical malpractice cases don’t emerge in the news every day, they remain an enormous threat to patient safety in the United States. In fact, one John Hopkins Hospital study published in 2016 estimated that medical errors cause around 250,000 deaths every year, making…

On May 7, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report analyzing the country’s alarmingly high maternal mortality rate, which makes the U.S. the most dangerous developed country in the world to give birth. The report investigates the deaths of mothers during pregnancy,…

Despite the advanced medical technology and knowledge our doctors possess, the United States is the most dangerous country in the developed world to give birth. In fact, there are more than 50,000 severe injuries and 700 maternal deaths each year – half of which could…

Recently, Kaiser Health News reported that 800 hospitals in the U.S. will lose one percent of their Medicare reimbursements for the fiscal year under the Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC) Reduction Program. This marks the largest number of hospitals being penalized since the program launched five…

By their very nature, hospitals are supposed to be safe. With that being said, it makes sense for those bringing their child to a hospital to expect the highest-quality medical care that the facility has to offer. Instead, poor work conditions are holding nurses back…

Our elderly loved ones, who are members of one of the most vulnerable populations in the nation, need to be treated with a high level of caution and care during medical situations. Unfortunately, worldwide trends have shown that the carelessness of prescribing doctors often leads…

Leapfrog Group has recently released its semiannual Hospital Safety Grades, ranking care facilities nationwide on a myriad of metrics. While the nonprofit organization is devoted to better safety, quality and affordability for US health care, their recent findings have revealed that medical care in Washington…

Errors made by hospital staff in dispensing medication can be dangerous if not lethal to patients—worse, dosing for children or infants poses an even bigger problem, as even a small miscalculation can cause serious medical issues. In fact, medical errors may account for as many…

Upcoming changes to federal reporting on hospital infection rates could keep patients uninformed about the safety of their healthcare facility. Dangerous infections such as MRSA affect one in 25 patients every day and can quickly lead to long term injury or death without the correct…