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Repealing Certificate of Need Laws: The Impact on Healthcare Access and Hospital Closures Revealed

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Franklin, Tennessee – A recent opinion piece by Wendy Long argues against the repeal of Certificate of Need (CON) laws in Tennessee, claiming that it would lead to decreased access to healthcare. However, evidence suggests that repealing CON laws can actually increase accessibility. Under CON laws, healthcare facilities face barriers to opening or expanding, hindering competition and limiting options for patients. Long and other CON law proponents assert that hospitals will close without the protection of CON laws, as new facilities could attract privately insured patients and leave existing hospitals with only uninsured or under-insured … Read more

Boy Awarded $120 Million in Negligence Lawsuit against Detroit Hospital for Severe Birth Injuries

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Detroit, Michigan – A jury has awarded a staggering $120 million on behalf of a boy who suffered severe birth injuries at a hospital within the Henry Ford Health System. The verdict was delivered on Thursday, March 28, after the jury found both the health system and the attending obstetrician and nurses negligent for failing to perform a timely C-section, resulting in irreversible harm to the child. In June 2010, the mother arrived at Henry Ford Hospital, already at term but not near delivery, according to officials. However, after being admitted, the fetal monitor detected … Read more

Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against North Kansas City Hospital Over Extensive Data Breach

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Kansas City, Missouri – A data breach at North Kansas City Hospital in 2023 has sparked a series of lawsuits seeking class action status. The breach, which lasted over a month from March 27 to May 2, compromised the personal identifying information (PII) and personal health information (PHI) of 502,438 individuals. The breached information included names, birthdates, gender, phone numbers, addresses, health insurance details, clinical information, and other personal data. According to the lawsuit, Social Security numbers and medical information were also compromised, contradicting the hospital’s previous news release disputing these claims. The breach, however, … Read more

Surgeon Wins $15M Verdict in Biased Investigation of Sexual Misconduct Complaints at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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Philadelphia, PA – In a recent case at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJ), a surgeon was awarded a substantial $15 million in a sex bias lawsuit. The surgeon, who remains unnamed, was accused of sexual misconduct by a student and medical resident at TJ, leading to a Title IX complaint against the surgeon. Following the complaint, an investigation was carried out by an external law firm, and during the subsequent legal proceedings, the court ordered the release of the investigation report, albeit with permissible redactions for attorney-client privilege. According to the plaintiff, the investigation into … Read more