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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 mandates that covered employers offer as many as 12 weeks of unpaid leave without jeopardizing the job status of eligible employees for various family and individual medical situations. These medical situations include pregnancy and care for a… 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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After a car accident, getting the right medical care is just as important as handling the insurance and legal process. Many victims in Florida turn to car accident doctors, specialists who can evaluate injuries such as whiplash, back pain, and fractures, and provide documentation that may be… 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
