Physical Therapists (PT’s) most notably treat patients by assisting them in regaining sensorimotor control following an accident or operation. Through various physical movements and mechanical force exercises, PT’s guide patients to attain optimal bodily control using specialized workout equipment. They go beyond the instruction of licensed gym trainers, offering valuable medical insight coupled with productive therapy sessions. For …
There are a lot of things that tend to be more expensive in California than in other states: real estate and gasoline, just to name two. But medical malpractice coverage can be a different story. With federal, state, and local legislation all affecting individual premiums, there are a lot of factors that go into answering …
Healthcare costs are typically higher in the U.S. than in other countries for the same procedure, and there a quite a few reasons why. Some look to the private sector for solutions, while others think that if health insurance were mandatory and everyone pitched in, costs could be brought down. Few, however, acknowledge litigation as one of …
Tattoo removal is most commonly done using specialized lasers that fade away the inked pigments of the skin. The treatment is typically performed by licensed technicians, and requires multiple sessions over a matter of weeks or months to remove. Interestingly, the color of tattoo ink is a major factor into how many sessions and what …
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The New England Journal of Medicine released the results of their fifteen-year study on Jan. 28 using claims data from the National Practitioner Data Bank. Over 60,000 claims were reviewed for cause, payment amount, and named physician demographics.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently published their annual report of the most prevalent workplace discrimination charges. Of the top ten charges, Retaliation tops 2015’s list at just under 40,000 cases. The EEOC reported that it had resolved over 92,000 cases in the past fiscal year. Of the reported cases, the EEOC claims …
Choice Health Associates, composed of independent doctors and practices throughout Southern California, has partnered with Presidio Insurance to bring a variety of events and resources to its dedicated members. Here at Presidio, we’re proud of all we’ve been able to provide, and now, we’re excited to bring a brand-new benefit to members: the NORCAL …
Every year, Medscape sends out a survey to gauge how physicians and healthcare specialists regard their malpractice suits: how likely they feel that they will have a claim, what specialties and demographics get sued the most, and even how defendants feel about plaintiff lawyers. With over 4000 survey respondents, this report puts a magnifying glass …
What’s the most fun thing about your position? I love the people that I work with, being around such fun and vibrant people makes any task painless. I also enjoy the relationships I have built with my clients getting to talk to them daily really helps bring the customer experience to another …
From Anesthesiology to Urology, there are medical boards for just about every specialty available here in the United States, and they often do a great deal of good for the industry, including lobbying for positive legislative reforms, and providing conferences to display new breakthroughs.
