March 2015 Newsletter

Congress Comes Together on Medicare Reimbursements, Closes Liability Loophole By an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 392-37, Members of Congress last week came together to agree on an overarching measure that would protect patients and eliminate constant uncertainty...

Your Doctor Likely Orders More Tests Than You Actually Need

The surprising non-medical reasons why emergency room doctors order too many tests When you’re rushed to an emergency room, the doctors immediately order a battery of tests to figure out what’s wrong. But while scans and blood draws can tell them an incredible amount...

Senate advances medical malpractice priority bill

SB 239, which creates a statutory cause of action for damages against health care providers, has left the Senate and moves to the House for consideration. Bill supporters say the bill will reduce incentives for “frivolous lawsuits.” Senate leaders released a statement...