Corporate social responsibility is a buzzword that gets used a lot in the healthcare industry these days – but what does it really mean? And why should you care? The phrase refers to the actions taken by an organization that … Read more
A disturbing trend is emerging. Plaintiffs are raising allegations regarding a nurse’s failure to trigger the “chain of command,” in what appears to be a strategic effort to impose liability against the hospital, a.k.a. the “deep pocket.” Consider a recent unreported … Read more
Data breaches can devastate businesses and consumers – and they are on the rise. Over the last decade, Maryland has experienced some of the country’s most destructive data breaches. Bringing it even closer to home, is the fact that the … Read more
The good news for health care providers involved in personal injury matters is that plaintiffs have failed to repeal an important rule that protects you. Maryland’s former “20% Rule” precluded health care providers from attesting to violations of the standard … Read more
In recent years, hospital systems have been starting urgent care systems to reduce demand in their emergency rooms, among other reasons. But as the number of urgent care centers (“UCC”) grows, so does their liability exposure. In our experience, and … Read more
Important news for anyone whose practice is privately insured: Recent increases in the non-economic damages cap in medical malpractice cases could put you at risk of not having enough insurance. As we all know, the non-economic damages in Maryland medical … Read more