Medications

New Jersey Takes Action to Ease Prior Authorization Process, Improving Access to Crucial Medications

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PLAINFIELD, New Jersey — Sandra Johnson, a resident of Plainfield, New Jersey, has been grappling with severe persistent asthma for years. The condition significantly limits her daily activities, often leaving her short of breath and unable to perform simple tasks such as walking from her bedroom to the bathroom without taking breaks. To manage her asthma, Johnson relies on an injectable drug. However, her insurance company recently denied her request for prior authorization to continue receiving the medication, leaving her without treatment for months. Johnson’s experience is just one example of the challenges patients face … Read more

Massive Medical Malfunction: Patients in Israel Receive Incorrect Medications, Facing Legal Questions and Potential Lawsuits

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Jerusalem, Israel – A series of severe malfunctions in 20 hospitals across Israel has led to a disturbing incident where numerous patients received medications intended for other individuals. While the exact number of affected patients remains unknown, the implications of this medical error have raised numerous legal and ethical questions. One pressing issue is whether the patients who received the wrong medications can pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit. Determining who is eligible to sue and whom they could potentially sue poses challenges. Additionally, there are questions surrounding the criminality of withholding information and whether a … Read more