DotHouse Health Inc. Announces Data Breach Impacting 10k Patients | Console and Associates, P.C.
On January 27, 2023, DotHouse Health Inc. filed notice of a data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after learning that an unauthorized party was able to access confidential information stored on…
New Study Finds Alarming Numbers of Emergency Room Misdiagnoses
Diagnostic errors are an understandable patient concern in any clinical setting. But just how often do they actually occur, particularly in emergency rooms? That is what the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality…
Can You Do Anything if You’re Treated by an Unlicensed Nurse?
Federal authorities recently announced charges against 25 people in the Southern District of Florida for their alleged participation in a wire fraud scheme that led to illegal licensing and employment of nurses. All face up to 20 years in prison. …
Has The Brian Flores Lawsuit Had An Impact?
Last year Brian Flores, former head coach for the Miami Dolphins, filed a lawsuit against the National Football League, alleging it is “rife with racism.” A year later, the NFL continues to reckon with the issue. The Flores lawsuit, filed…
Results of Philips CPAP Testing Released
Philips Respironics, which issued a mass product recall on specific models of its sleep apnea machines and ventilators in June 2021, recently concluded its first round of post-recall safety testing. CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) and BiPAP (bilevel positive airway…
Sexual Abuse by Catholic Church Clergy is a Global Crisis
USAG sexual assault attorney Mick Grewal discusses the global crisis of child sexual abuse by Catholic Church priests, cardinals and other high-ranking officials. The Catholic Church sexual abuse allegations in the U.S. may be more conspicuous than in other nations – especially given the lack of action and response from the Catholic Church – and the “sophisticated criminal cover up” by the Church. However, more and more sexual abuse allegations from around the world are coming to light, and it is clear that the Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal is a global crisis. Instances of alleged child sexual abuse by Catholic priests, nuns and other members of the Church’s hierarchy in the 1900s and 2000s have been widespread and have led to many investigations, …
As E-Scooters Spread, California Disability Advocates Sue over Right to the Sidewalk
People with visual and mobility disabilities are being denied “their right to travel freely and safely on public walkways” as a result of an “onslaught of unregulated dockless scooters.”…By: Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.
7 Ways To Drive Safely Near Commercial Trucks
When you think about driving on interstates with speeding vehicles and commercial trucks that could cause an accident at any second, you realize there is danger all around us. We like to think we’re safe, but the reality is a tragedy can strike at…By: The Roth Firm
Your Daily Dose of Financial News
Just days after Facebook announced its shift to more private communications, the company’s chief product officer (and longtime Zuck inner-circler) Chris Cox and WhatsApp head Chris Daniels are both heading out the door, adding uncertainty to an…By: Robins Kaplan LLP
How to Document the Scene of a Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle accidents cost the United States billions of dollars each year in medical bills, emergency services, and property damage. Those who are injured in these cashes are often entitled to compensation for their healthcare expenses and other costs, but for such a claim to be successful, the injured party must be able to prove liability. This starts with gathering evidence at the scene. Read on to learn a few tips for documenting the scene of a motorcycle wreck: Call the Police Police who respond to the scene will draft an accident report, which will serve as a critical piece of evidence during the subsequent claims process. Most major insurance providers will not process a claim without an official report. Look for Eyewitnesses While waiting for police to …
Can You Get Workers’ Comp for Being Mauled by a Rhino?
Working alongside 4,000-lb wild animals may seem like an inherently dangerous job. And wildlife lovers may not have a whole lot of sympathy for a zoo employee injured by an animal that has already tried to escape twice and should be roaming free in the grasslands of Central Africa. But a female zookeeper struck by “Archie’s” horn at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is probably just wondering if she can get paid for the time she’ll miss work. Archie Nemesis Most employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, which reimburses employees for lost wages due to a work-related injury. A “work-related injury” is generally defined as one suffered while doing something on behalf of your employer or otherwise in the course of employment. While …
Pro Te: Solutio – Vol. 12, No. 1
Welcome to 2019! We hope that your New Year’s resolutions included time to sit down and enjoy our latest edition of Pro Te: Solutio. We have three intriguing articles in this edition, which are sure to provide useful information. The first article,…By: Butler Snow LLP