New York Medical Malpractice

Coming off of the heels of New York State raising medical malpractice premiums by 15%, there are rumors that they may now be surcharged up to $50,000 and have an additional increase in their premiums by 10-15%. Physicians are concerned that many doctors will have to close their doors and leave patients without any care [...]

The Journal of Urology recently published a study that suggests that urologists could cut their medical malpractice risk by referring difficult cases. They surveyed 20 years of data from a liability insurance company in New York.
The new study finds those strategies are useless against one of the most common risks: missed or delayed diagnoses. A [...]

Medical malpractice cases in Long Island have sparked a call for a ban on multi-dose vials. Dr. Harvey Finkelstein of Dix Hills was highlighted as the person having the most malpractice settlements than any other pain-management specialist.
The health department was spotlighted in November after it was revealed it waited three years before advising the public [...]

It’s true, Google wants your medical records. Google isn’t covered by HIPAA, which means it’s a lot easier for the “powers that be” to get a hold of your personal medical records.
While it’s been rumored for years, Google is finally revealing a little bit about its Google Health plans, as it’s opening up the [...]

In case you missed this report a few months ago, the medical malpractice cost for New York continues to climb.
Medical malpractice cases cost the city $155.2 million in 2006, up 6% from the $145.9 million of the year before, according to a claims report published yesterday by the city comptroller’s office.
Even as costs increased, they [...]