Medical

Hawaii Eyes Major Reforms to Medical Marijuana Program, Targets Unregulated CBD Sales

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Honolulu, Hawaii – Lawmakers in Hawaii are planning significant reforms for the state’s medical marijuana program and are focusing on regulating illicit cannabidiol (CBD) outlets more strictly. The initiative, steered by State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole and Health chair Joy San Buenaventura, aims to simplify legal access to medical cannabis while cracking down on unauthorized sellers. The proposed changes mark a shift from previous legislative efforts to legalize recreational marijuana, redirecting attention to enhancing the existing medical framework. Keohokalole emphasized the necessity to guide patients towards legal sources for their medical needs instead of relying on … Read more

Attorney Seeks New Trial in Syracuse Medical Malpractice Case Citing Juror’s Undisclosed Conflicts

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Syracuse, N.Y. — A recent legal dispute has emerged over a medical malpractice case involving serious injuries sustained by Gloria Pace after her hip surgery in 2014. The attorney for Pace’s estate is now challenging a jury verdict due to alleged misconduct by one of the jurors. The initial trial found Dr. Scott Bradley entirely responsible for the injuries Pace suffered. Consequently, her estate was initially awarded $7 million. However, this sum was later reduced to $1.5 million by Judge Robert Antonacci upon request from the defense. Dissatisfied with the reduction, Pace’s husband demanded a … Read more

Ohio Jury Orders Over $50 Million Payout in Major Medical Mutual Fraud Case

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Cleveland, Ohio — In a significant courtroom victory, Medical Mutual of Ohio has been awarded over $50 million in damages following a lawsuit against a group of companies and individuals accused of defrauding the insurer through elaborate prescription schemes. The verdict, handed down by an Ohio jury this week, marks a substantial win for the health insurance company in their longstanding battle against insurance fraud. The case centers on allegations that several pharmacies, along with their owners, actively colluded to overcharge Medical Mutual for drugs by manipulating prescription data. According to court documents, these falsifications … Read more

Ex-Nurse at Conway Medical Center Faces Charges Over Alleged Drug Law Violations

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Conway, SC – A former nurse at Conway Medical Center has been formally charged with several counts related to the unlawful distribution of controlled substances. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced the arrest after an extensive investigation into the nurse’s alleged activities, identifying violations that could compromise patient safety and legal standards. The charges against the former healthcare professional, who has not been named publicly pending further legal proceedings, include theft of controlled substances from healthcare facilities and the unauthorized administration of narcotics to patients. These alleged actions not only break … Read more