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Landmark Ruling Empowers Hawaii Doctors to Make Independent Medical Decisions, Puts Patients First

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HONOLULU, Hawaii – A recent court ruling against Hawaii’s largest health insurer, Hawaii Medical Services Association (HMSA), has the potential to grant more autonomy to doctors in the state when it comes to making medical decisions. The ruling, delivered by a judge in Big Island, deemed HMSA’s contracts with its doctors as “unconscionable” and unenforceable. While HMSA is currently appealing the decision, this rare legal victory is being celebrated by doctors and families who have often faced denials of necessary care from the insurer. One such family is that of Scott Norton, a Big Island … 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

Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder Stands Up for 83 Patients Seeking Justice in IVF Lawsuit

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Norwalk, Connecticut – Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder, a law firm based in Norwalk, Connecticut, now represents a total of 83 patients in a lawsuit concerning a fertility clinic. The patients claim to have suffered damages due to alleged negligence and misconduct by the clinic. The number of clients represented by the law firm has steadily increased since the initial filing of the lawsuit. The lawsuit centers around a fertility clinic that has been accused of various wrongdoings during the in-vitro fertilization (IVF) process. The plaintiffs allege that the clinic’s actions resulted in the loss of … Read more

Holding the Third-Party Litigation Financing Industry Accountable: AdvaMed Urges Congressional Reform to Protect Patients and Innovation

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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House Oversight Committee held a hearing on September 13, 2023, to address the concerns surrounding third-party litigation financing. AdvaMed and its members have expressed significant worries about the impact of these financing practices. They argue that third-party speculators, along with the attorneys they fund, are taking advantage of the mass tort litigation system, prioritizing their own financial gain over the well-being of patients, medical device manufacturers, and the general public. By investing substantial amounts into advertising campaigns, these attorneys and financial backers can generate a large number of cases, many … Read more