A worldwide investigation into the safety and oversight of medical devices has raised serious questions about the $400 Billion industry, how it is regulated, and…
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FDA Declares War on Vaping Epidemic and Expands Its Investigation of Illegal Marketing to Kids
November has been a landmark month for e-cigarettes, as long-awaited changes are coming to the way e-cigarettes – and their flavors – are marketed, regulated,…
Hospital Safety Grades Posted: Are Red States Safer Than Blue States?
Like many important issues, healthcare often gets caricatured during elections – complex ideas are cramped into tweet-able slogans – and the political conversation skirts around…
Best Nursing Homes of 2018 Recognized by US News and World Report
After evaluating nursing homes across the country, US News and World Report has named the Best Nursing Homes for 2018. More than 15,000 facilities were…
Aetna to Pay $25.5 Million in Damages for Denying Late Cancer Patient’s Claim
For “recklessly” disregarding their duty to deal fairly and in good faith, health insurance giant Aetna has been ordered to pay $25.5 million to the…
Spike in Teen Nicotine Use Spurs; FDA Plans to Take the Flavor out of Vaping
In an effort to curb what has been described as a “youth vaping epidemic,” the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be announcing new and…
15 States Combined for over 100,000 Asbestos Deaths over the Last 15 Years
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was used for a variety of purposes before it was discovered that exposure could lead to asbestosis, mesothelioma,…
Could Medical Scribes Help Slow the Steep Climb in Medical Errors?
When was the last time you left a doctor’s appointment feeling truly heard? Many of us are familiar with the awkward pauses in conversations as…
Synergy Health Centers to Close 2 Nursing Homes Due to Resident Neglect, Abuse, and Deaths
New Jersey-based company Synergy, which operates 10 nursing homes in Massachusetts, is closing 2 of its facilities and being forced to sell the rest due…
