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Car accidents are a stressful and often life-changing experience. Beyond the damage to your vehicle, the injuries sustained can have long-term effects on your health and well-being. Seeking prompt medical attention after a car accident is one of the most critical steps you can take to protect… Read more
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More than one million medical records belonging to dialysis patients, including many U.S. veterans, were recently compromised in a ransomware attack on DaVita Inc., a national dialysis provider that contracts with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The exposed data includes… Read more
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Medical technology is marketed to patients as tools to help improve patient safety and outcomes, but when it fails, the consequences can be devastating. One recent example is the recall of the TruDi Navigation System, a device used to guide surgical tools during delicate procedures. This… Read more
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The term “maximum medical improvement” describes a stage during the treatment process where the healthcare provider, such as a doctor, informs the patient that no further progress in their medical condition is possible. Contrary to popular belief, reaching MMI does not mean that the patient has… Read more
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A data breach involving the Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties (CCWHC) has compromised the sensitive personal and medical information of 83,354 individuals. For a behavioral health provider entrusted with deeply private details about patients’ lives, the incident raises serious… Read more
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Late last month, nearly 2,800 patients at the Manchester Catholic Medical Center ("CMC") may have had their files containing personal and health information exposed in a third-party data security incident. According to a sample breach notification letter, Catholic Medical Center says on March 6, it… Read more
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Cyberattacks and data breaches have been up to across the board since COVID-19 drove our lives increasingly online. But when it comes to the unauthorized disclosure of personal information, the healthcare industry is in a class of its own. Over the last decade-plus, the healthcare sector has… Read more
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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protects employees when they need time off for family or medical reasons. It ensures job security while you’re on leave and protects your health insurance coverage.But did you know that the FMLA also has provisions to protect you from, among other things,… Read more
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Women who have suffered complications after undergoing surgery with a Caldera vaginal mesh or bladder sling may have legal recourse. It has been alleged that the mesh products contain a design defect which puts women at risk for mesh erosion, scarring and other complications that they did… Read more
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If both you and your spouse work for the same company, your rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) remain protected; however, the allocation of leave changes slightly. While you can both take time off, the law sets shared limits on certain types of leave when you're working for the… Read more
