Kathryn Edgerton’s Post

Important information for all telemedicine companies contained in my colleagues' article below - a quick read that's chock full of insights. Check it out!

#Artificial #Intelligence #May #Influence #Whether #You #Can #Get #Pain #Medication #KFFHealthNews #NarxScores "Tools like Narx Scores are used to help medical providers review controlled substance prescriptions. They influence, and can limit, the prescribing of painkillers, similar to a credit score influencing the terms of a loan. Narx Scores and an algorithm-generated overdose risk rating are produced by health care technology company Bamboo Health (formerly Appriss Health) in its NarxCare platform." The platforms draw on data about "prescriptions for controlled substances that states collect to identify patterns of potential problems involving patients and physicians. State and federal health agencies, law enforcement officials, and health care providers have enlisted these tools, but the mechanics behind the formulas used are generally not shared with the public."

See our insights and takeaways from this first-of-its-kind telemedicine criminal prosecution.

Did you know that failure to adequately obtain informed consent can result in medical malpractice lawsuits, loss of hospital privileges, or removal from preferred provider lists? These potential consequences cannot be avoided by signing an informed consent alone.   Read about how to properly obtain patient consent in a client alert by BMD Healthcare Member Jeana Singleton and Attorney Rachel Stermer. #healthlaw #informedconsent #patientconsent

Should what doctors say and prescribe be regulated? Is the practice of medicine being controlled by politics? Efforts to fight COVID-19 heath-related disinformation have been challenged for violating a physician’s free speech. However, in the post-Dodd era, we are effectively seeing gag orders preventing physicians from discussing reproductive health options with their patients. Why is free speech promoted under some circumstances when medical evidence shows that harmful disinformation is being presented while discussions of the evidence-based standard of care in place are being prevented? https://lnkd.in/eMBkJnsx

Good overview of best practices for #addiction / #substanceusedisorder #treatment, including that the #criminaljustice system should never make medical decisions as to what treatment is best. To increase the odds of success, such determinations must be left to the individual and their medical professionals.

#InfographicInsights Curious about the critical types of medical #malpracticeclaims that demand a thorough #MedicalRecordReview? Our infographic breaks it down for you! From surgical errors to birth injuries, each insight is a key to understanding and navigating the legal landscape. Know more @ https://lnkd.in/g6jj4dVe #itcubebpo #itc #medicalrecords #recordsreview #legalservice #litigation #medicalmalpractice #medicationerrors

#InfographicInsights Curious about the critical types of medical #malpracticeclaims that demand a thorough #MedicalRecordReview? Our infographic breaks it down for you! From surgical errors to birth injuries, each insight is a key to understanding and navigating the legal landscape. Know more @ https://lnkd.in/g6jj4dVe #itcubebpo #itc #medicalrecords #recordsreview #legalservice #litigation #medicalmalpractice #medicationerrors

Decoding Medical Records - Tips and Techniques for Expert Witnesses ▸ https://lttr.ai/ARYcG #PatIyer #ElectronicMedicalRecords #LegalNurseConsultants #BarbaraLevinPut

As you may be aware, private equity firms across the country are purchasing medical practices to turn a profit. Unfortunately, this can sometimes result in poor and more expensive patient care. An example of this is OB-GYN Vernon Cannon and the DuPage Medical Group. Patients accused Cannon of practicing while intoxicated, having inappropriate sexual relationships with patients, and more. In fact, our team has filed a total of 51 lawsuits against this doctor and DuPage. Get details on these cases below and find out how we can help you seek justice and find closure. #MedicalMalpractice #SexualAbuse #PrivateEquity #Healthcare