A medical misdiagnosis by an emergency room physician led to the death of a six-year-old boy in Dallas, Texas. The parents of that child have now filed a malpractice lawsuit against the physician, hospital and medical center where the child was treated. The parents allege... Read More

A Connecticut family’s struggle to regain custody of their teenage daughter has taken center stage once again as state agencies are battling over where the girl should be receiving medical treatment. The disturbing case of Justina Pelletier dates back to early 2013, and has raised... Read More

Eighteen patients may have been exposed to a fatal disease after undergoing brain surgery in the same North Carolina Hospital. Patients of Novant Health Forsythe Medical Center are receiving notification from the hospital that their recent surgeries may have exposed them to an illness known... Read More

After a year-long investigation of the Medford Multicare Center for Living on Long Island, the New York Attorney General’s Office charged nine employees with neglecting their Medicaid patients. The center’s owners are also charged with padding their own bank accounts with millions of dollars intended for... Read More

Legislators in Maryland are debating the establishment of a birth injury fund to pay for the treatment of infants who suffer profound neurological damage during birth. Two of the state’s largest hospital systems argue that the fund is necessary to keep malpractice insurance premiums from... Read More

Whether you need routine medical care or a specialized operation requiring exceptional surgical skill, it’s important to do your research when vetting hospitals to make an informed choice on the right facility for your needs. So how do you choose the best hospital in your... Read More

A terminally ill cancer patient and her son are spending the last few months of her life battling with her insurance company over her chemotherapy coverage. Karen Oberg had been receiving treatment for stage IV lung cancer at the University of Michigan Health system, but... Read More

There is good news and bad news regarding hospital patient deaths in Minnesota. The latest adverse event report for the state indicates deaths from surgical errors and pressure ulcers are down. However, the report also shows deaths and disabling injuries due to medication errors and... Read More