
Hospital’s Infant Death Rate Spurs Federal Investigation
A hospital whose infant mortality rate from infant open heart…

Dental Malpractice Verdict Believed to Set New Record
A $4.5 million jury verdict concerning a dental malpractice case…

NY Politician and His Son Indicted on Pay-to-Play Charges with Medical Malpractice Insurer
If the allegations are proven true, they may lead to severe penalties…

50% of Pediatric Medical Mistakes Characterized as Preventable
A study partially supported by the Children's Hospital Association…

20 Tips to Avoid Medical Errors
We know that medical errors are a leading cause of further injuries,…

Electronic Health Records Increasingly Cited in Medical Malpractice Cases
According to a recent report by the Doctors Company, a physician-owned…

Four New Hampshire Hospitals Receive Lower Grades for Patient Safety
Leapfrog, a national nonprofit organization that grades hospitals…

Robotic Surgery-Future Trend or Future Nightmare?
Robotic surgery or surgery performed by a machine guided by a…

New Report Shows Coaching May Improve Surgical Technique, Decrease Errors
Like most highly-trained professionals, surgeons don't like to…

Military Families Face Lack of Transparency in Determining Medical Errors
In an above-the-fold NY Times article published today, the plight…