Tag: malpractice risk

Malpractice Cases Likely to Rise Post-COVID Due to Delayed Diagnosis

Malpractice Cases Likely to Rise Post-COVID Due to Delayed Diagnosis

At the recent Crittenden Medical Insurance Conference held virtually from April 13-14, 2021, Michael Wong, JD (Founder and Executive Director, Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS)) predicted that malpractice cases will likely rise post-COVID due to delayed diagnosis.

Presenting with Mr. Wong were:

  • Naresh M. Punjabi, MD, PhD (Mary Jane and Lino Sertel Professor of Pulmonary Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine) 
  • Jason P. Kirkness, Ph.D. (Medicine), ATSF (Drug/Device Discovery and Development Committee, American Thoracic Society; VP Medical and Clinical Affairs, 4DMedical)

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5 Resources on the Costs of Adverse Events

5 Resources on the Costs of Adverse Events

by Sean Power

Patient safety advocates at hospitals sometimes face roadblocks when introducing new safety measures. One approach to overcome these obstacles involves looking at the financial costs absorbed when things go wrong.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This article explores the legal costs associated with adverse events and ways to minimize unnecessary expenses. Continue reading “5 Resources on the Costs of Adverse Events” →