More Transparency, Fewer Kickbacks for Doctors
In today’s NY Times, Gardiner Harris reports on renewed interest by federal prosecutors in going after doctors who accept illegal kickbacks from drug and device manufacturers in return for using their products. The Department of Health and Human Services is concerned about “marketing tactics that enrich doctors but increase health care costs and sometimes endanger [...]
Medical Malpractice Milestones
25 years after the death of Libby Zion at New York Hospital, a physician reflects on the changes in how residents are trained–changes largely brought about by the scrutiny invited by the tragic facts of Ms. Zion’s case.
The statute of limitations for medical malpractice lawsuits may be increased, and New York’s Medical Society is in [...]
Move Aside, Twitter! Drs. Have Their Own Social Networking Sites.
In one on my February 25th posts, I talked about the emerging use of Twitter by surgeons in the operating room. But this morning I learned, courtesy of KevinMD, that physicians are using other sites tailored to their profession, to do everything from requesting advice on making a diagnosis, to what wine to serve with [...]